Razer has announced a new PlayStation 5 controller for the discerning gamer who has everything, including far too much money. The Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition will set you back staggering £349.99 / $349.99 / €368.99, which is a genuinely silly amount of money for something you’ll use to roll off a cliff in Elden Ring. The Razer tax is in full effect.
To be fair to Razer, this really isn’t intended to be a controller for the average person. The Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition is a limited-edition collector’s piece made from premium materials, and I have to admit, it looks pretty damn cool.
The most obvious difference from the standard Raiju V3 Pro is the open design, with a magnesium alloy exoskeleton wrapped around the controller. There’s a semi-transparent, laser-etched glass touchpad in the middle, textured grips and double-shot PBT buttons, which Razer says should resist wear and keep their markings from fading.
Despite the metal construction, the controller weighs 260g. Razer also says the exposed internal components have a nano coating to help protect them from debris, which is reassuring given the number of biscuit crumbs that somehow end up around my gaming setup.
Underneath the fancy exterior, you’re getting an officially licensed PS5 controller that also works on Windows 11 PCs. It has a symmetrical stick layout with contactless TMR sensors, designed to improve durability and reduce the risk of stick drift. There are also six remappable extra buttons: two bumpers for a claw grip and four mouse-click buttons on the back.
Razer says the controller supports wireless polling rates of up to 2,000Hz on PC, while its Synapse software and mobile app can be used to adjust settings and save profiles. It connects via the included wireless dongle or a USB cable.The company lists the standard Raiju V3 Pro at 250Hz wirelessly on PS5, although it hasn’t specified a PS5 figure for the Signature Edition in its announcement.
The package includes alternative thumbstick caps, four swappable back button covers, an aluminium tool for changing them, and a leatherette carrying case. I’d hope it comes with a case at this price, although I might also want a little security guard to stand next to it.
Razer will release an initial batch of 1,337 individually numbered controllers, with regional drops beginning on November 10. They’ll be available through Razer’s website and select RazerStores on a first-come, first-served basis, with more details on timing due to be shared on November 6.
I can’t imagine many people looking at a £350 controller and thinking it’s a sensible purchase. Still, it is kind of cool…..
