Razer Wolverine Series Gets V4 Update; Now With Removable Face Plate, 8kHz Polling Rate
It’s been slightly over two years since Razer announced the Wolverine V3 controllers, and now, the company has announced their V4 refresh. For better or worse, there’s little left to improve with the prior versions, so these new ones only come with two notable performance changes, and one cosmetic one, albeit only for the Pro […] The post Razer Wolverine Series Gets V4 Update; Now With Removable…
Two years after the launch of the Wolverine V3 controllers, Razer has announced the V4 refresh for its Wolverine series. The new version only comes with a couple of changes: a removable face plate for the Pro model, and a switch to a capacitive stick technology. One performance change is actually a downgrade, while the other is an upgrade, but it's one that fewer users will take advantage of.
The capacitive sticks in the Wolverine V4 Pro and Tournament Edition offer greater precision but are more sensitive to environmental changes that could cause interference. In contrast, magnetic tech like Hall Effect and TMR is vulnerable to other magnetic fields. The new Pro model also features a magnetic faceplate that can be swapped out easily, making way for the contactless capacitive sticks.
The most significant change is the 8kHz polling rate, which benefits hardcore competitive gamers running on high-end PCs. The V3 was limited to 1kHz, while the Pro was locked to the console-standard 250Hz when connected to PCs wirelessly. The new V4 Pro and Tournament Edition can now reach an 8kHz polling rate when connected to a PC.
However, whether this upgrade is necessary or if your system can handle the strain is another matter. The V4 Pro is priced at RM999, while the wired-only Tournament Edition costs RM499 and is now available on Razer's online store and select retailers.
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