When I think about the worst controllers I've reviewed, the Asus ROG Raikiri is one that springs to mind, and that isn't exactly fair. It's really not that bad a pro controller. I still awarded it with 3-stars, and I think it's just really average overall. The problem is that its awful back button placement, gimmicky screen, and failure to live up to its stylish potential left a really sour taste in my mouth as time has gone on. It may not have appeared on our list of the best PC controllers, but two years later, I think its upcoming sequel just might.
At Gamescom, Asus has lifted the lid on a slew of new gaming gear, including the Asus ROG Raikiri 2, a total rework of its flagship pro controller that will bring TMR thumbsticks, a 1,000Hz polling rate (on PC), and official Xbox licensing to the table. Annoyingly, we don't know the price or release date for this new controller yet, but that isn't stopping me from getting rather excited about it.
