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ASUS ROG Unveils Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller With TMR Sticks and 1,000 Hz Polling

Xbox D4X certification signals deeper alignment with Microsoft’s accessory standards.

The Asus Raikiri II Xbox Wireless controller on a display stand at Gamescom 2025
ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller on a green background.
I expect more Xbox-licensed accessories to crop up, thanks to the ROG Xbox Ally partnership.
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Overview

  • ASUS announced the Raikiri II at Gamescom 2025 as its first Xbox-certified wireless controller.
  • The gamepad uses anti-drift TMR joysticks that ASUS claims offer greater precision and lower power draw than Hall-effect sticks, with independent testing still to come.
  • It supports 1,000 Hz polling over the 2.4 GHz dongle in PC mode and features micro-switch buttons, dual-mode triggers, and four programmable rear buttons.
  • Compatibility spans PC, Xbox Series X/S, and ROG Ally handhelds, and the package includes a charging travel case with up to 30 hours of battery life when vibration and RGB are off.
  • ASUS has not disclosed pricing or a release date, and the design drops the Raikiri Pro’s front OLED in favor of a cleaner layout.