I spent a good amount of time bouncing between various game genres to really get a feel for what the Wolverine V2 Chroma had to offer and how it performed in different scenarios. I was largely impressed with the controller’s performance, despite some inconsistencies with the D-pad.

When playing in the 2.4GHz wireless mode, you can expect a very generous 28 hours of battery life – significantly more than the DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers. However, when using the Chroma RGB, this is reduced to around 10 hours. Either way, this is still a respectable battery life for a rechargeable wireless controller. One of the big caveats to this controller is the fact that it can only be used wired, despite having a removable USB-C cable. While the cable itself features a generous 10-foot length, this definitely requires you to sit closer to your console, which may not always be possible depending on how far your entertainment center is from your couch or chair. Having virtually no latency is crucial for competitive play, and wired really is the best option for that, but not having an optional wireless or Bluetooth mode feels like a miss. While not a bad controller, you’re missing out on so many features for the sake of ‘competitive gaming’ when other gamepads have had similar functionality at a fraction of the cost, such as the Nacon Revolution Unlimited from a couple of years ago. You may be better off waiting for the official DualSense Edge if you want eSports-level play without sacrifice, or going third-party with the Scuf Gaming Reflex Pro. Both are cheaper than Razer’s, with the Reflex Pro allowing you to customize every component of the pad. Should I buy the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro? Buy if… Still, the V2 Chroma comes in cheaper than Microsoft's Xbox Elite Series 2 controller (although Microsoft's offering is wireless) and is a viable option for the competitive player looking for a highly customizable controller without having to worry about input lag.No product is perfect, and the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is no exception. The most notable and obvious omission is wirelessness. As I mentioned earlier, Corsair owns the patent for wireless gamepads, which puts limitations on the tech's use. The Wolverine V2 Chroma comes with a detachable USB-C cable this time, although I'm not sure exactly why you'd ever want to detach it. Given that USB-C doesn't anchor itself into ports as well as Micro-USB does, I'm not sure this was the best choice. The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma works perfectly straight out of the box when you plug it in. It comes with a fabric-wrapped detachable USB-C cable spanning 3 meters in size. The cable doesn’t seem to come with the usual breakaway connector similar to the Xbox 360 wired controllers and the Wolverine Ultimate. The controller is fitted only for wired connection, similar to the other Wolverine peripherals in the Razer line-up. The LT and RT trigger buttons come with a nifty toggle stop that reduces the distance needed to completely activate the triggers. This can be useful for games which don’t really need you to partially push down the trigger button. Another thing you won’t find on most other Razer controllers is the Razer Chroma RGB lighting that adorns the faceplate of the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro, a feature only seen on the previous Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma. It looks nice but is a largely superficial inclusion rather than a standout accessory. If you enjoy the features of the DualSense controller, then you’re not going to enjoy the fact that the Wolverine V2 Pro strips them out. It’s a basic and no-frills experience with a price that suggests otherwise.

The Razer Controller Setup companion software for the Wolverine controllers, readily available for Xbox consoles as well as PC, will be the go-to destination for all your customization needs. You can easily remap the buttons, cycle through various profiles and even configure the Chroma lighting albeit you won’t be able to sync it to other connected peripherals from what we can see. My biggest problem with the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro is that you’re paying almost five times as much as the DualSense without getting a premium experience that matches the markup. This brings me to my other issue with these buttons. They look fairly plush thanks to the texture scores through them, but they feel extremely firm to the press, which makes them yet harder to use. It's such a shame because had they been set along the grips, or even been a little less central to the controller's spine, it would have made a big difference. The additional bumpers, on the other hand, are fantastic and gave me extra functionality in HUNT: Showdown beyond other pro controllers.If you want the highest number of buttons a PS5 or PC controller can give you, the Razer Wolverine V2 Pro certainly has what you want. Having six extra buttons was great, and I wish more controllers would add the extra bumpers the Wolverine does. The Wolverine V2 Chroma does also feature Chroma support, something that most consumers will not overlook as Razer makes sure to brand their peripherals appropriately. Slight jab aside, I’ll always welcome more Chroma products into my household, even if they can’t be connected into some quirky lightshow fit only for boasting about to other gamers on reddit.