Asus ROG Raikiri Pro controller offers premium features, but falls short of its potential.
The Asus ROG Raikiri Pro controller packs in a range of features, but its high price and underwhelming performance leave a lot to be desired. Curious features like an OLED screen and premium trimmings make the Asus ROG Raikiri Pro stand out, but the gaming controller fails to live up to its potential.
Asus ROG Raikiri Pro design
Asus ROG Raikiri Pro’s sleek design and ergonomic build make it a joy to use. The controller’s smooth plastic finish feels nice in the hand, while its weighty base provides a solid feel. Dedicated media keys and a rechargeable battery pack add to the premium feel.
Asus ROG Raikiri Pro features
The Asus ROG Raikiri Pro boasts a range of features, including:
Despite its potential, this controller falls short in multiple areas. The OLED screen, despite being a neat feature, is small, and doesn’t add much to the overall gaming experience. Moreover, the controller’s performance in gaming feels underwhelming, with unresponsive and delayed key presses.
Asus ROG Raikiri Pro performance
While the controller’s premium price and features may impress, its performance falls short. While the buttons feel responsive at first, this changes after multiple hours of gameplay, with some keys feeling unresponsive to the touch.
This unresponsiveness isn’t exclusive to games, as I experienced the same problem navigating in Windows as well. Whether this is a software or hardware issue, it leaves a lot to be desired.
The controller’s performance in games is solid, with precise control and responsive buttons out of the box. However, a slight delay in key presses makes gameplay feel jarring, as if you’re playing catch-up with your character.
Despite these issues, the controller’s overall performance is still better than most, but with a steep price and underwhelming features, there are far better controllers on the market.
The Asus ROG Raikiri Pro’s wasted potential disappoints gamers expecting more for the hefty price tag. Those seeking a high-end gaming controller may find better options elsewhere.
With a 2/5 rating, the controller fails to impress and leaves room for improvement. Perhaps a future firmware update will address these issues, but until then, we recommend looking elsewhere.
