Razer Announces Wildcat Tournament Grade Controller for Xbox One

[btarunr]

Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Wildcat for Xbox One, a pro-gamer-validated, tournament-grade, console controller with four multi-function buttons added to the conventional array, which allows gamers to re-bind any button on the controller for easy access. Twenty-five percent lighter than other tournament grade controllers, the Razer Wildcat for Xbox One features an ergonomic shape to increase actuation speed and a quick control panel that allows users to create dedicated button layout profiles for different games on the fly.

"The Razer Wildcat for Xbox One is the third generation Razer Xbox controller and the result of years working with eSports athletes on many prototypes," says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. "The lightest tournament-grade controller in its class with additional remappable buttons gives gamers an incredible edge." Designed with the feedback of eSports athletes, the Razer Wildcat for Xbox One offers unrivalled durability with reinforced high carbon steel analog stick necks, removable aircraft-grade aluminum triggers, and optional palm grips and analog stick grip caps.



Product Features:

• 2 shoulder Hyperesponse Multi-Function bumpers
• 2 removable Hyperesponse Multi-Function triggers
• 4 Hyperesponse ABXY action buttons
• 4 button Quick Control Panel
• Optional trigger stops for rapid fire
• 3.5 mm audio port for stereo audio output and microphone input
• Optional rubber palm grips
• Optional analog stick grip caps
• Carrying case
• Detachable 3 m / 10 ft. lightweight braided fiber cable with Micro-USB connector
• Approximate size : 106 mm / 4.17 in. (Length) x 156 mm / 6.14 in. (Width) x 66 mm / 2.60 in. (Height)
• Approximate weight (without cable) : 260 mg / 0.57 lbs
• Price: U.S. $149.99 / EUR EUR179.99

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[AsRock]

$150 WTF.

 

[Capitan Harlock]

$150 WTF.

Its Razer xd they rapeyou with good looking things that sucks on the inside xd and charge you with overpriced stuff XD.

 

[theonedub]

The Microsoft Elite controller has the same MSRP.

 

[Capitan Harlock]

The Microsoft Elite controller has the same MSRP.

Ah i didnt know that, but right now for that price i would rater buy 2 steam controller and steam link instead XD

 

[AsRock]

So sad, although i would have more faith in a MS controller than a Razer made one.

Not as a it effects me anyways K\B\M FTW

 

[rooivalk]

$150 WTF.

Tournament grade stuff is expensive. Madcatz 360 one is $100.

 

[QuickReply]

I think that in eSports these gamepads are banned, because they give you advantage, or am I wrong? Those rapid fire and memory combos.. I red that the Xbox Elite is not suited for eSports, so why they advertise this gamepad as eSports ready one?

 

[GreiverBlade]

So sad, although i would have more faith in a MS controller than a Razer made one.

Not as a it effects me anyways K\B\M FTW

well that explain why i have a MS Xbox 360 wireless one and a Shield controller
now that i have a nvidia gpu i can also use it ... if i need ... (not many controller mandatory game in my library)

Tournament grade stuff is expensive. Madcatz 360 one is $100.

and just as shitty as Razer's are ... "Tournament grade" only a set of word to justify a unjustified price

 

[erixx]

I think that in eSports these gamepads are banned, because they give you advantage, or am I wrong? Those rapid fire and memory combos.. I red that the Xbox Elite is not suited for eSports, so why they advertise this gamepad as eSports ready one?

Yeah, exactly what I think!

 

[TheDeeGee]

Why would you pay 180 Euros to play a Shooter with a Controller?...

 

[Capitan Harlock]

Why would you pay 180 Euros to play a Shooter with a Controller?...

Because some people have madness in theyr mind XD

 

[micropage7]

thw combination of color looks nice but the price, thanks i prefer saving for new phone with android M

 

[CrAsHnBuRnXp]

Pass on that D-Pad. I dont want a PS4 styled D-pad.

So sad, although i would have more faith in a MS controller than a Razer made one.

Not as a it effects me anyways K\B\M FTW

Because they want the regular Joe Schmoe to think thats what all the pro's use so then they buy it. Except the pro's know better and they just use a regular controller because they're better than us anyway without needing something "special".

 

[WithoutWeakness]

I think that in eSports these gamepads are banned, because they give you advantage, or am I wrong? Those rapid fire and memory combos.. I red that the Xbox Elite is not suited for eSports, so why they advertise this gamepad as eSports ready one?

There aren't any rapid fire, turbo, or macros supported by this or any of Razer's controllers. The biggest feature they have is the ability to map on-controller buttons to the additional "M" buttons and triggers. This is most commonly used to map ABXY to the four bumpers/triggers. This allows you to activate those buttons with your fingers and leave your right thumb on the right analog stick. This is the same way the Microsoft Elite controller works with its four paddles. These sorts of controllers are generally allowed in most tournaments because they only remap existing buttons and don't add any additional inputs or features that would be illegal (drop-shots, rapid fire, etc.).

 

[GreiverBlade]

There aren't any rapid fire, turbo, or macros supported by this or any of Razer's controllers. The biggest feature they have is the ability to map on-controller buttons to the additional "M" buttons and triggers. This is most commonly used to map ABXY to the four bumpers/triggers. This allows you to activate those buttons with your fingers and leave your right thumb on the right analog stick. This is the same way the Microsoft Elite controller works with its four paddles. These sorts of controllers are generally allowed in most tournaments because they only remap existing buttons and don't add any additional inputs or features that would be illegal (drop-shots, rapid fire, etc.).

biggest feature is not feature but failure ... we talk about Razer here ...

 

[WithoutWeakness]

biggest feature is not feature but failure ... we talk about Razer here ...

I own both the Onza and Sabertooth controllers that I've used on my 360 in the past and use on my desktop currently. I've never had an issue with either and I love the re-mapped buttons and the "hyper-response" ABXY buttons. After you get used to using the bumpers/paddles for FPS games it's so much better than using ABXY and taking your thumb off the thumbstick. If you do want to use ABXY then the "hyper-response" buttons feel much more tactile and responsive than the ones on Microsoft's 360 pad.

For $150 though I really hope nobody buys this thing when Microsoft's Elite controller will be available at the same price.

 

[AsRock]

Tournament grade stuff is expensive. Madcatz 360 one is $100.

Yes there is to many fools in the world.

well that explain why i have a MS Xbox 360 wireless one and a Shield controller
now that i have a nvidia gpu i can also use it ... if i need ... (not many controller mandatory game in my library)


and just as shitty as Razer's are ... "Tournament grade" only a set of word to justify a unjustified price

Not as if these expensive controllers help a bad player to play better lol, not as if they make them better like when people used to buy pro stuff because it had a steel shaft and such.

Well i have a XBox 360 controller too but it was not 100$ not even close to it.

Pass on that D-Pad. I dont want a PS4 styled D-pad.


Because they want the regular Joe Schmoe to think thats what all the pro's use so then they buy it. Except the pro's know better and they just use a regular controller because they're better than us anyway without needing something "special".

indeed

 

[Jborg]

It should have an internal air conditioning unit for that price.

 

[AsRock]

It should have an internal air conditioning unit for that price.

Some thing that i am surprised that has not been done with a mouse.

 

[Jborg]

Some thing that i am surprised that has not been done with a mouse.

Its really an old idea tbh.... I remember I used to have this for my Gamecube back in the day....

But if my hand swetting really becomes an issue I just set up an external PC fan right in front of my mouse pad for a quick solution

 

[GreiverBlade]

Some thing that i am surprised that has not been done with a mouse.

there is a mouse with a fan in it ... Thermaltake iirc ...
in fact they did 2 attempt.

1st the Black Element Cyclone

2nd the Ventus X (no fan for that one but a vented "breathing" top)

and indeed a X360 is cheap around 50chf for me with the receiver and the Shield controller is also not too expensive for the quality it has, 70chf

 

[natr0n]

Most razer 360 pads are garbage based on reviews.

I really wanted the onza /sabertooth once upon a time everyone says they break so easy.

The green shade on this makes me think its a gamestop knockoff.


Still rocking an official wired 360 pad almost 10 years. modded everything on it even bullet buttons

 

[rooivalk]

Some thing that i am surprised that has not been done with a mouse.

Look to the east for cool idea.

Also this old Logitech has 40mm fan in it.

 

[HWTactics]

http://arcadesushi.com/evo-2015-results-broken-stick/

One of the many reasons not to buy Razer hardware. This guy's Razer Atrox fight stick broke in the middle of the 2015 street fighter IV championship final round.