GamesRadar+ Verdict

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is a massive improvement over the brands previous gamepads.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is by far the best controller this brand has ever produced.

Even the price has been refined, although Im not sure people will be any happier with the result.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro’s facial components

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Are all of these improvements enough in a market thats stacked with affordable competition?

In shape and size, the V3 Pro feels similar to the previous Wolverine models.

Theres clearly a lot of thought thats gone into this pads extra buttons.

The back of the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

According to Razer, they feature actual mouse switches from one of its unnamed Esports mice.

The grips have a rubberized hexed texture that doesnt over-exert itself.

To be completely frank, the back button placement on the older Wolverine models is completely nonsensical.

The back buttons of the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

They live on the controllers back plate, but theyre central and are placed far too high up.

As an FPS controller, the Wolverines six extra buttons are as good as ever.

Theres clearly a lot of thought thats gone into this pads extra buttons.

The bumpers, triggers, and additional bumpers of the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro

Id love more specifics on that if Im honest, but they do the trick.

Either way, this places them in a league of their own.

The Hall Sensor thumbsticks have removable tops, which is a first for Razer.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro lying on a woodgrain desk

If you do opt for the cheaper Tournament Edition, you wont get that carry case.

Im delighted that you’re free to do the latter without downloading an app though.

Even in early tests, its clear that speed was a priority for Razers product designers.

A closer look at the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review in its case

Nothing better exemplified that than my time in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.

I do, however, have a gripe with the wireless connectivity.

Luckily, the thumbsticks are another saving grace of the V3 Pro.

The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro being held by a reviewer

As an FPS controller, the Wolverines six extra buttons are as good as ever.

Should you buy the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro?

Even Victrix andTurtle Beachmanage to keep their options under $200.

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On the other hand, this is a controller that feels speedier than the current pool of Xbox options.

Its a premium option, but youll likely be happy you spent the money on it.

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