My absolute favorite Xbox and PC controller is on sale for under $90 while it lasts — So good, it "almost feels like cheating"

Photograph of the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller
Razer's Wolverine V2 Chroma is one of the best Xbox and PC controllers. (Image credit: Jez Corden (Windows Central) | Razer)

If you're on the hunt for premium, alternative third-party controllers for Xbox or PC, then Razer has you covered with the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma. This phenomenal wired controller will serve you well for many years to come, thanks to its precise controls, sturdy build, and advanced features.

The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma normally sells for a lofty MSRP of $149.99 at most retailers. However, Walmart is hosting a gigantic sale that has taken this controller's price down to $89.00 at Walmart.com, making it more affordable and saving gamers $60 in the process.

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma
Wired controller
Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma: was $149.99 now $89 at Walmart

"An excellent controller with arguably superior sticks and buttons than the official Xbox controller itself. The extra features sweeten the deal, with a sensitivity clutch aspect that feels almost too good to be true." — Jez Corden, Managing Editor

Windows Central review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅Perfect for: Gamers seeking out a high-quality wired controller for Xbox and PC with extremely accurate controls, cozy ergonomics, and special features to enhance your gameplay experience, like the sensitivity clutch.

❌Avoid if: You prefer wireless controllers to bypass cable management, or if you are after the more advanced (albeit expensive) Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition.

👉See at: Walmart.com

Return period: 90 days (Walmart) / 30-days (Marketplace). Price match? Yes (Only in-store, only for Walmart online pricing). Free shipping: $35 minimum. Membership: Walmart Plus w/ free shipping & deliveries, exclusive deals & deal early access, & more.

🤩Alternative deal: $89.98 at Amazon

What makes the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma worth it over an official Xbox controller?

I've had this controller for a long time and it has not let down yet. (Image credit: Windows Central)

When it comes to Xbox controllers, most people refer to Microsoft's official Xbox controller and its Elite Series 2 counterpart as the best Xbox controllers out there.

However, my money is on Razer's Wolverine V2 Chroma controller as it features superior controls and ergonomics to both the regular Xbox and Elite Series 2 Xbox controllers.

How are its controls superior, you may ask? Well, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma's buttons have a polling rate of 250Hz and an average input of under 4ms. This controller has twice the polling of a standard Xbox Series X|S controller, and an input rate that's 2.8ms quicker.

Essentially, this allows the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma to detect your inputs instantly, with laser-precise accuracy and near non-existent input lag. This, in turn, prevents your character's in-game actions from being delayed, which can make your life much easier in challenging games like Elden Ring or Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma also has a couple of advanced features to help players perform better in first-person shooters like Overwatch 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Doom: The Dark Ages.

These come in the form of hair-trigger locks and a Sensitivity Clutch. The Sensitivity Clutch is a unique feature that reduces the travel time for the analog stick to detect a player's input, allowing them to aim better or move with more precise, delicate steps.

Hair-trigger locks, on the other hand, reduce the travel time it takes for the left and right triggers to register player inputs so they can fire at fast-moving enemies quicker.

In addition, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma has two extra shoulders and four extra back-pedal buttons, which can be used to create shortcuts for certain in-game actions.

Plus, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma has a free Razer Controller companion app, which allows players to remap the functions of all the controller's buttons to suit a player's playstyle.

To top it off, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma has superb ergonomics thanks to its textured rubberized grips and well-rounded handles, so you can use this controller for hours on end without causing strain on your hands.

The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma also has a couple of cool bonus traits like Windows compatibility for PC gaming, RGB lighting, and interchangeable analog stick toppers for either short or long caps.

So if you're looking for one of the best Xbox controllers out there, that also happens to be one of the best PC accessories, then there's no better time than now to grab one, as its price has gone down massively from $149.99 to $89.00 at Walmart for a limited time.

Alexander Cope
Contributor — Gaming

Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is! 

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