On Wednesday, Sony unveiled two new third-party controllers for the PlayStation 4. On the Playstation blog, the Razer Raiju and the Nacon Revolution Pro will both be available this holiday season. Both of these controllers are designed for eSports players, with quick reaction time, comfortable grips and multiple buttons being key features.
Razer Raiju
Out of the two, the Razer Raiju is definitely my personal favorite. Its sleek design, underside grips and backside triggers make the Raiju a step above the competition. I just hope its detachable analog sticks are sturdy and stay on the controller during really pivotal points in a game. I’ve had pretty terrible third-party controllers that fell apart in my hands, but Razer isn’t Mad Catz.
Here’s the full rundown of specs from the PlayStation Blog :
Two extra bumpers and two extra detachable triggers
Built-in control panel on the front of the controller
Trigger-stop switches and hair trigger mode for ultra-fast trigger responses
Two custom profiles which you can instantly switch between and modify
3.5mm headset jack and dedicated headset volume and mic mute controls
Detachable analog stick rubber caps which provide extra grip during intense gaming sessions
Compatibility with all PS4 systems via the braided 3m-long USB cable – detachable for easy storage
Nacon Revolution Pro
The Nacon Revolution reminds me of the original “boomerang” controller unveiled for the PlayStation 3. I’m not sure how comfortable it will be, it looks like it might be a bit bulky for people with little sized hands - sorry Donald Trump.
Here’s the full rundown of specs from the PlayStation Blog :
46° amplitude dual analogue sticks, enhanced with innovative firmware for advanced
eSports accuracy and reach
Four extra shortcut buttons
Eight-way directional pad
Four custom profiles – all configurable via the companion PC application, enabling players to: re-map buttons, assign macros to the four shortcut controls and adjust analog and trigger sensitivity
Two internal compartments with six additional weights – for a tailored balance and feel
- Compatibility with all PS4 systems via the 3m-long secure connection USB cable – detachable for easy storage
