ASUS’ new Xbox controller has a small, customizable OLED display

ASUS’ fondness sticking small screens to devices now extending to gamepads. as a part of many game hardware demos At CES, the corporate announced A ROG Raikiri Professional controller with a built-in, customizable OLED show. The 1.3-inch display screen on Xbox- and Home windows-ready peripherals can present helpful data like cost standing, microphone mute, and lively profile, however you can even use it for purely beauty animations, pictures, and textual content. Then nobody will neglect that you’re the controller.

That is additionally the primary licensed Xbox controller to supply “tri-mode” connections. You need to use Bluetooth, RF or USB-C. You’ll solely be capable of use the wi-fi operate with a PC (ASUS solely) promises Xbox assist through USB), however that is nonetheless helpful in order for you flexibility in the way you connect with your gaming machines. Even the quantity is a bit overkill, because the Raikiri Professional consists of an ESS DAC to spice up sound via the three.5mm headphone jack.

The gamepad presents surprisingly complete controls. Past the acquainted Xbox format, you possibly can program the 4 rear buttons for hotkeys, sensitivity toggles and comparable instructions. Buttons on the prime allow you to change between profiles mid-game, and set off locks can restrict the quantity of journey. An app additionally presents management over lifeless zones, vibrations and different effective factors.

ASUS did not point out pricing, however you possibly can anticipate the Raikiri Professional to launch within the first quarter of the yr. This isn’t the primary controller with display screen (hiya, Dreamcast fans) and even the primary OLED (Hyperkin’s Xbox “Duke” animation had). However know-how might help it stand out in a crowded house. modular designswild colours and further buttons are comparatively widespread.