Customer Ratings & Reviews

* **Flawless Multi-Platform Switching:** Tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, wired USB-C) pairs instantly and switches seamlessly between ROG Ally, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. * **Pro-Level Controls:** The four programmable rear buttons and adjustable step triggers provide instant tactile response and custom actuation distances. * **On-Board Customization:** The built-in OLED display makes switching profiles, checking battery life, and adjusting animations incredibly easy without opening software mid-game. * **Premium Audio:** The integrated ESS DAC delivers crystal-clear, high-fidelity sound through the 3.5mm headphone jack. Exceptional build quality, comfortable ergonomics, and the ultimate controller upgrade for PC and handheld ecosystems.

I have this controller and the Razor Wolverine Pro V3 pro wireless controller and this controller is right up there along side of it. These 2 controller are the top 2 right now for gaming and both work great in terms of connectivity and performance. The only that separates the 2 controllers for me is that in order to update the Raikirii 2 controller is by connecting it to a pc and using Asus ARMOURY crate along with a web based app called Gearlink. It’s an extra added step to update due to not having a dedicated Xbox app to update like the Wolverine controller but the one thing this controller does have is case like the Xbox elite controller where you can charge the controller while it’s in the case through a built in port on on the case that you can feed a usb-c cable to connect to. The raikirii 2 controller has buttons that have the clicking feature like your using a mouse and are very responsive. The controller also has TMR stick that prevent stick drift. I have been using this controller for a couple of months now and I can say it’s top notch. The feel, response and performance are the features you would want in a premium pro controller. Defiant worth the price and would definitely recommend for any hard core gamers.

📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box, you will find the Raikiri II controller with dongle nestled in a case, a charging dock you can use in the case; or with attachable feet use on your desk. You’ll also get a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, a secondary set of longer thumbsticks, some ROG stickers, and basic documentation. 💪 BUILD: The controller itself houses the small USB-A dongle on the rear of the controller, which is great for portability. But equally as cool is the fact that the charging dock has a USB-A input where you can plug in the dongle, then use the included USB Type-A to Type-C cable to plug the dock into your PC. This lets you use the dock for charging and for wireless 2.4GHz connectivity when in use. With the dongle and feet removed, the dock can also be used for charging the controller in the case since there’s a passthrough opening on the case to insert the USB Type-C end into the dock. ASUS opted to use TMR sensors for its thumb sticks. This should offer all the benefits of hall effect sensors (zero stick drift and high precision), but with a significantly lower power draw. The triggers also use TMR sensors for their full-travel mode, but because they have dual mode toggle switches for short hair-trigger response, they also use microswitches when in short-travel mode. This makes the triggers great for racing games in full-travel mode, and superb for first person shooters in short-travel mode. Meanwhile, the D-Pad, ABXY buttons, 2 bumpers and 4 rear buttons all feature micro-switches rated for 10 million presses. The A button feels mushier than the other switches. While it’s completely responsive in my games, it just doesn’t have the same tactile feedback as the other switches when playing. ASUS has also implemented the Command Center and Library buttons found on the ROG Xbox Ally. On the rear of the controller, you will find the 4 programmable rear buttons, hair trigger toggles, pairing button, connectivity toggle switch, and Xbox/PC mode toggle switch. Both of the toggle switches are a bit too close to my fingers when I am playing, and I worry that I will eventually toggle a switch during a game by accident. 🛠️ SETUP: If you’re not using the Raikiri II with an Xbox Ally, setup is fairly simple—simply set the toggles on the back to your preferred device and connectivity type, then hold the Xbox button to power it on. If using wired, it should automatically turn on. For Xbox consoles, switch the toggle to “Xbox”, while all other supported platforms should use “PC”. For Bluetooth connectivity, you’ll need to first power-on the controller then hold the Pair button on the rear of the controller until the ROG logo on the front of the controller starts flashing blue. At this point, you should be able to pair it from your device. This option could be a convenient option for use with the Xbox Ally or maybe even a TV with Steam Link, GeForce Now, or other cloud gaming options. I should also note that this controller did not work on any of my Apple devices, but it worked well on Android-based devices. The setup process for Xbox Ally was unintuitive, poorly documented, and a very manual process. You would think that the Armoury Crate app would detect the Raikiri II controller and allow you to install all the applicable software, but it did not. To use the Command Center and Library buttons on your Raikiri II, you need to download a “Gamepad Companion” from ASUS’ website. I had to use ASUS’ Gear Link web app via Edge browser on my Xbox Ally to download and extract a zip, then run a setup. All this is much more complicated to do on a Windows 11 device without a physical keyboard or mouse. I also found that the “Auto” profile set in Command Center caused the Raikiri II to not interface with the Gear Link web app until I changed it to “Gamepad” mode. Additionally, even after installing the Gamepad Companion, I found that “Profile 1” was completely unresponsive for the Command Center and Library buttons on the Raikiri II. However, switching to Profile 2 thru 5 worked as expected. 💿 SOFTWARE: The Gear Link web app only works on Windows devices—which means Xbox console gamers cannot configure their Raikiri II without a PC, and this includes updating the firmware. In Gear Link, you can re-map the 4 rear buttons (M1-M4) as well as the Command Center and Library buttons (M5-M6). And while there is a Macros tab, this feature does not apply to the Raikiri II. You can also configure lighting effects, power saving features, vibration, responsiveness of the thumb sticks and triggers, and even assign those response curves to the configurable M1-M6 buttons. This way, you could change the thumbstick sensitivity on-the-fly while you’re aiming down a sight in a first person shooter, have tighter control over drifting in a racing game, or even inch closer to the edge of a platform without worry of accidentally falling off. 🎮 REMAPPING & OTHER: Remapping directly from the Raikiri II is a painful process compared to the competition. To re-map M1-M6 buttons directly from the controller, hold the Command Center + Library buttons for 3 seconds to spawn the remapping protocol. The ROG logo will repeatedly blink white. Then, press the M button that you want to map, and subsequently press the button you want to map it to. It will blink green several times before exiting the mapping protocol. You can only map 1 button at a time during this protocol, which means it can take a long time to map all the buttons—especially if you’re in the middle of a competitive game where you can’t just pause. In this day and age, gamers need to be able to quickly trial mappings during gameplay instead of being expected to figure it all out before they begin a match. My favorite controller allows me to remap by holding a dedicated Profile button, immediately pressing the button I want to remap, then subsequently pressing the action that I want it remapped to—no waiting required. In the time it takes me to remap 1 button on the Raikiri II, I can remap multiple buttons on that other controller. Moreover, you cannot bind triggers to the M1-M6 buttons, which is a feature available on most other controllers. To add insult to injury, after changing my bindings from the controller, the Gear Link app doesn’t seem to detect those bindings at all, making for a really disjointed experience in the web app versus the physical hardware. Moreover, there does not appear to be a way to “unbind” a mapping, despite there being plenty of other controllers being able to do this. It should be as easy as initiating the mapping protocol, then pressing the same M button twice. There is no documented way to switch profiles except through a post on the /r/ASUSROG subreddit—but it does exist. Holding the Pair button on the rear of the controller then pressing Y will switch to the next profile. I wish instead they would allow you to assign each profile to a face button instead so you can jump to the exact profile you want, instead of having to cycle through each one. You may want to assign different lighting effects and colors to each profile so you can clearly identify which profile you’ve activated. Another issue I faced was that using it with my Xbox Ally X was not the 1-to-1 translation that I was hoping it would be. On any version of the Ally, the rear buttons can be held to create “secondary functions” for all the other buttons on the controller. This could mean that holding a rear button and pressing a button on the D-Pad can switch apps in Windows, open an on-screen keyboard or spawn the task manager. Given how poor the current navigation experience is on Windows for handheld PC’s, these secondary functions helped work around those limitations. Unfortunately, this “secondary function” concept does not translate to the Raikiri II at all—it cannot be done via Armoury Crate, and cannot be done via Gear Link. 🔋 BATTERY: ASUS claims that the Raikiri II can get up to 50 hours of playtime with RGB off, vibration off, and audio off. While I haven’t tested the extent of those claims, I can say that battery life is good, and its power saving features help it reach solid battery performance, even with all those features engaged. But the inclusion of the charging dock should mean that most gamers won’t really need to think about this, at all. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Overall, I am incredibly underwhelmed by the Raikiri II Xbox Wireless controller. It has a severe identity conflict. It “works” with an Xbox, but can’t be configured at all from an Xbox. It “works” on an Xbox Ally, but requires additional clunky setup to get the Command Center button and Library buttons working, and the secondary functions are completely missing. It doesn’t work on Apple devices at all, but does work on Android devices. Switching between onboard profiles from the controller itself appears to be basically undocumented despite being a feature added by a recent update. Re-mapping the M1-M6 buttons takes forever, and you can’t even map them to the triggers. I really wanted to like this controller, but ASUS fumbled to make a good experience for the price you will have to pay to own this controller. There are significantly better-designed user experiences on the market if you really value remappable buttons, and while the hardware itself has a lot of impressive specifications to make it a good product, I think it’s currently let down by its software experience. I think a primarily desktop PC gamer might find some of these issues to be less impactful on their experience, but if you’re an Xbox console gamer or you intended to use the Raikiri II with an Ally, I think that this controller will really disappoint you with its current feature set. I can only hope that ASUS will keep pushing software and firmware updates that bring this controller closer to the expectations set by PC Gamers, Xbox console gamers, and handheld Ally gamers. But right now, I think it would disappoint all of them.

Works as described. Pretty decent battery life and turns on very fast. Charging dock would be better if it had a magnet to align the controller better but if using the case then it seats fine. Using it with dongle, since bluetooth doesnt seem to work correctly on pc, and doesnt pair to xbox like it says even with changing the sliders on bottom of controller. Possibly user error. But dongle makes everything work instantly so not a big deal.

I have never been so frustrated with a gaming controller before. I bought this controller to use with my ROG Xbox Ally X. I picked this version because I actually really like the “clicky” mechanical microswitch buttons and this controller has 2 ROG Ally specific face buttons, “Command Center” and “Library”, which match the same 2 buttons on the face of the Xbox Ally X. Overall the controller is a bit smaller and lighter than I anticipated. For the premium price, I expected it to have a bit more heft to it like the Microsoft Elite Xbox controllers. But, I can probably get used to that and the smaller size in time as it doesn’t bother me too much. The microswitch buttons are great and exactly what I was looking for. However, the frustration starts when trying to pair it with the Xbox Ally X and set it up. This is not an out of the box, plug and play experience. Not even close. For some reason it doesn’t work with the ASUS Armory Crate software like any other ASUS ROG devices do. Instead it sends you to Gear Link which is a web based tool that is access through Microsoft Edge. Here is where all the problems are. Half of the time the web site doesn’t even load. When it does, you have to jump through a few hoops to allow it to connect to your hardware. And then you need to somehow know that you need to download and install some “companion” apps for it. Next, when trying to access them you get a popup telling you that you need to change some web browser security settings but the one it mentions isn’t present (at least not in whatever the current version of Edge installed on my Xbox Ally X is). Just to be “safe” I allowed everything. However, not matter what I do, I can not get the 2 Xbox Ally specific buttons, “Command Center” and “Library” to function like the ones on the actual Ally. I know that the buttons work as I can re-assign them to other face or trigger buttons and that works, but there is no way to make them work as intended as far as I can find. I have tried connecting using a 3 methods, Bluetooth, the included 2.4Ghz dongle, and hard wired USB-C cable. I’m pretty sure the issue is with the web based Gear Link tool and Windows/Edge security settings. Why use a web based tool instead of just adding support to the Armory Crate software that is already in use by other ASUS ROG devices? After spending a weekend trying to troubleshoot this I am ready to return it. However, as a Best Buy Plus member I have the extended 60 day return window so I am holding on for now with the hope and prayer that something on the software side of this improves. For a controller with the look, extra buttons, and proposed functionality of the ROG Xbox Ally X you would think this would just simply work with it. Why do I have to jump through so many hoops and still not have it working? ASUS, you can do better!

I bought this controller as a replacement for my Xbox Elite 2 controller. So far, it has met all my expectations and feels like it will last longer than the Xbox Elite 2, which gave me nothing but problems. The build quality is very nice despite being lighter than other controllers. The clicky face buttons and d-pad feel great and are very responsive. I also appreciate all of the connectivity options, which make it easy to jump between my PC and my Ally X. There was a joystick deadzone issue at launch, and while this should not have been a launch issue, it has since been fixed in a recent firmware update. If you buy it, be sure to update the firmware asap as this issue was very annoying. Additionally, many people online keep saying that only the face buttons can be assigned to the back paddles. While options are currently limited on the Asus Gear Link webpage, this is incorrect. The back buttons can be reassigned on the fly by holding the command center and library buttons until the logo flashes purple. Once it is flashing, click a back paddle to assign, and then the button you want to assign to it. The logo will turn green, and the back paddle will be reassigned. I have tested this with the d-pad inputs, face buttons, L3/R3, and it works without issue. Overall, I am happy with the Raikiri II. It is expensive, but it's very comfortable, has great back paddle placement, excellent connectivity options, and the build quality feels solid.

This controller has been an excellent addition to my gaming setup. After installing a few drivers and doing some quick configuration, it works great with my ROG Xbox Ally X. The buttons feel lighter and snappier than a standard Xbox controller, and the adjustable trigger feature is a standout — sliding the knob up converts the trigger pulls into mouse clicks, which is incredibly useful. It worked instantly with my desktop PC. However, a few features like the Library and Armory Crate didn’t function as true plug and play on the Ally X. Fortunately, there are clear community guides out there — a quick Google search led me to a helpful Reddit post that walked through the required steps. Overall, once everything was set up, the controller performed beautifully. Highly recommended for anyone willing to spend a few minutes on setup to get the most out of it.

Here’s a polished, structured version of your review that keeps your voice but reads clean, clear, and ready to post: --- ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ **Great build quality, but frustrating limitations** The first thing you notice is the price tag — this is not a cheap controller. Thankfully, it *does* feel premium from the moment you open the box. The packaging, case, and accessories are all a clear step above a standard controller, and that quality carries over to the controller itself. The buttons have a satisfying spring and tactility you don’t get on the regular Xbox controller. Everything feels tight, responsive, and well‑made. It even includes two replacement sticks, and since they’re TMR sticks, they shouldn’t suffer from stick drift. So why only four stars? Because the functionality doesn’t live up to the build quality. The controller won’t register as an Xbox controller on PC over Bluetooth, even when set to Xbox mode. You’re forced to use USB‑C or the included dongle. That becomes a problem if you want to use it on both a Series X and a PC — you have to choose which device gets the dongle. The Series X doesn’t support Bluetooth for controllers, so your options are either losing Xbox compatibility on PC or using a cable on the console. At this price, that’s not a choice the consumer should have to make, especially for a product advertised as multi‑system. There are more quirks, too. When connected to an Xbox ROG Ally X via Bluetooth, the Armoury Crate button doesn’t work unless you use the dongle. And since the Ally X doesn’t have a USB 3.0 port on the handheld itself, that means using a dock. Again — not ideal for a $180 controller. Lastly, there’s no streamlined way to customize the rear buttons, which feels like a missed opportunity. Overall, it’s a beautifully built controller with excellent feel, but the connectivity limitations hold it back from being as versatile as it claims.

Love the buttons they just feel clicky and nice. You can change the triggers to make them tap instantly. Its bluetooth and a usb plug in aswell phenomenal controller. This also comes with a nice case for it a charging stand with a cable and more anologs to replace.

Buttons and trigger feel great. The controller appears to be a slight touch smaller than the razer so if you have bigger hands, you may want to go in a different direction. Aside from that, great controller.

The controller is probably the best along side the wolverine v3 if you are looking for brand continuity with other rog products. Buttons are amazing and controller is highly responsive.

I absolutely love this controller. Use it wired in so haven’t messed with much of the functions yet. But I bought it to upgrade from my elite series 2 I’ve been using for pc. Needless to say I’m EXTREMELY happy with it.

This is very much a luxury product. I tested this product side-by-side with a standard Xbox controller for several hours. Both were connected via Bluetooth simultaneously and I noticed some interesting differences. Firstly, the build quality of the controller is excellent. Being able to conver the triggers to buttons is an awesome feature. in fact, I think I'm over triggers and just want those to be buttons on all my controllers now. That novelty has long faded. The improvement to input latency on the Raikiri II is noticeable compared to the Xbox controller. Just simply hitting "A" to make a character jump was much more responsible on the Raikiri. This is, of course, true of all the face buttons. The magnetic joysticks feel quite different and did take me getting used to them, as I was actually struggling with accuracy at first. Then I downloaded the official software and realized the deadzone on the joysticks was surprisingly high on the default settings. I set the deadzone to zero and it made a huge difference. Other reviews have commented on the need for software tuning and I agree. This might be a harder sell for just Xbox users alone. I think the biggest issue is the price. I think at $190 this thing is a pretty hard sell. It's very much a luxury item. I don't think this is a must-have item. If you want an extremely well-built and superior controller, I feel this is it. However, keep in mind that you may not feel that difference.

I like the way it feels in my hand and the grip on the back is not as annoying as the X Box remotes are. It's real fast, responsive, and never disconnects.

I love this controller. Its very light compared to my Xbox Elite 2 controller. I enjoy the "clicky" feeling of the buttons; about the same feeling as clicking a mouse. The response times while using it with my PC is very good. It has a dongle you can plug in or you have the wire option (which I prefer). All in all its a great controller.

Love it never gonna use another controller. The only flaw i have is it seems to run on the small side finger keeps bumping the RB when i press RT.

Controller itself feels really amazing to hold and use, but it is severly held back by lackluster software. Out of the box on OG firmware it is a very bad experience, make sure to upgrade to latest firmware on the dongle and on the controller itself. I am using this on a PC via the wireless dongle and Bluetooth to my AllyX and both work flawless now. Original experience was constant disconnects with the dongle when plugged directly into either device, utilizing the "dock" for the dongle makes it stable for some reason so I hope this helps someone if they run into the same issue. Overall, once the software matures this is definitely a recommend if you are looking at "elite-style" controllers.

I play a lot of warzone and it’s his controller made me super quick since everything is mouse click and the battery last longer

Very solid pc/xbox controller. Buttons are tactile similar to keyboard. Very fast response time. Only downside is can’t macro keybinds with back buttons.

Light and feels nice playing with it. The light makes it look cool.