- Asus revealed the ROG Raikiri II Pro PC controller and Gjallar Gaming soundbar
- The Raikiri II Pro offers “competition-level responsiveness and ultra-low latency”, 79 hours of battery life and an integrated color panel
- The Gjallar Gaming soundbar offers Dolby Atmos surround sound and is designed for cross-platform compatibility
Asus Republic of Gamers announced the ROG Raikiri II Pro, a high-end PC controller with elite performance, along with the compact, premium Gjallar gaming soundbar.
Asus describes the Raikiri II Pro PC controller as “the ultimate gaming controller” that offers users “unparalleled precision control to dominate gaming arenas.”
Featuring a competition-grade 8,000Hz polling rate and 2.4GHz wireless performance enhanced by ROG SpeedNova technology for responsive, high-range control and ultra-low latency, the controller also features microswitch and bumper buttons for instant actuation and tactile feedback.
It also features dual-mode triggers, allowing users to seamlessly switch between short-throw, microswitch, and TMR sensor triggers with full travel, “enabling a personalized feel based on game genre.”
For more personalized control, the Raikiri II Pro offers hot-swappable TMR joystick modules and includes two sets of joystick modules that can be adapted to any playing style.
The eye-catching integrated color panel on the front of the controller also allows for convenient on-the-fly adjustments, such as button remapping, vibration intensity, joystick calibration, lighting effects, and brightness.
Users can also switch between five unique profiles and connect to ASUS Gear Link software to enable additional customization options, including detailed button mapping, joystick sensitivity, and more.
The premium controller is designed for long gaming sessions, delivering up to 79 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Then there’s the Gjallar Gaming Soundbar, a premium gaming soundbar designed for “impactful cinematic surround sound, clear in-game communication, and cross-platform compatibility to streamline any setup.”
The accessory immerses listeners in a realistic 3D soundstage via Dolby Atmos 2.1.2 surround sound with full-range left and right speakers and offers an all-in-one audio control hub that provides convenient access to equalizer settings, playback controls and input source selection.
An RGB lighting system also offers up to 16.8 million colors and four preset effects for a complete and consistent gaming setup for more customization.
The Gjallar houses built-in Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) microphones for seamless communication and offers multi-device and multi-platform connectivity via USB-C, HDMI 2.1 (eARC), optical and AUX input, and Bluetooth 5.3.
There’s also a built-in USB hub on the side of the soundbar for USB Type-A connections, and users can make easy customization settings via the Gear Link app, such as EQ, lighting, microphone settings, and more.
Pricing details for the ROG Raikiri II Pro PC Controller and Gjallar Gaming Soundbar will be revealed soon.
TechRadar reviewed the ROG Raikiri II Pro’s predecessor, the Asus ROG Raikiri II, earlier this year, with our editor Josh calling it “impressive on all fronts” and saying he’ll never go back to a classic controller after using it. Time will tell if the Raikiri II Pro PC controller will have the same impact.
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