Omnihanded Entertainmet News | Razer’s New Wireless PC Controller Has Blistering 8,000Hz Polling Rate

Razer just expanded its Wolverine V3 Pro lineup with a PC-only model aimed at competitive players who want the speed and precision of a wired connection in a wireless controller. The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC Controller has a blistering 8,000Hz polling rate in wireless and wired modes–32 times faster than the V3 Pro for Xbox in wireless mode and eight times faster in wired mode. The V3 Pro 8K also utilizes new thumbstick technology, has upgraded grips, and greatly improves the battery life. You can purchase the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K PC Controller for $200 at Amazon; it’s ready to ship now and is eligible for Prime.

Outside of those upgrades, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K has the same core features as the Xbox edition, including four remappable back triggers, two claw bumpers, microswitch buttons, custom profile support, and excellent ergonomics. For this reason, we’d recommend reading the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro for Xbox review we published last summer, as the vast majority of our commentary applies to the new 8K edition. The V3 Pro for Xbox was and still is a fantastic high-end controller for Xbox and PC. But if you have no need for Xbox console support, the V3 Pro 8K is the better pick for PC gaming thanks to the tech upgrades.

Both V3 Pro wireless models retail for $200, and just like the Xbox model, the PC-only 8K edition is also available in a wired-only Tournament Edition. The Tournament Edition price for the 8K is $120, whereas the original is $100.

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro Controller Lineup:

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K Wireless Controller for PC

To simplify this, here’s a list of all models in the Wolverine V3 Pro lineup. Amazon is offering nice discounts on the V3 Pro for Xbox. It’s worth noting that while the white Tournament Edition for Xbox is $10 more than the original black version, the white is eligible for a Razer promotion at Amazon that nets you $30 in Amazon credit to use on a future purchase.

V3 Pro 8K for PC
V3 Pro for Xbox/PC

$200 | Available Now

Here’s a quick rundown of the key features found on the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K Controller.

Features:

8,000Hz Polling Rate – Wireless or Wired
TMR electromagnetic thumbsticks
2 extra swappable stick caps
4 remappable microswitch back triggers
2 remappable claw bumpers
Mecha-Tactile PBT ABXY buttons
8-way floating D-pad
2 trigger modes:
- Unlocked: Hall Effect
- Locked: Microswitch
4 custom profiles
6.5ft braided USB-C cable
Up to 36 hours battery life
Hardshell carrying case
Upgraded textured grip
220 grams
Razer Synapse 4 PC app:
- Create profiles
- Remap inputs
- Adjust stick and trigger sensitivity
- Set up deadzones

You can read more about the differences between the V3 Pro 8K and V3 Pro below.

The main difference between the two models is in the name of the new controller. The new PC-only model’s 8,000Hz polling rate in wireless and wired modes is absurdly high. The original V3 Pro has a 250Hz polling rate when connected wirelessly and 1,000Hz on PC when using the wired Tournament Mode (or the Tournament Edition controller). Generally, 1,000Hz is considered a high polling rate for a wireless controller, making 8,000Hz an absurdly high rate. Would you notice a difference between 1,000Hz and 8,000Hz? Honestly, most players probably wouldn’t, but serious competitive players who routinely spend many hours with the same games almost certainly will see and feel the increased speed and precision.

Outside of the new Hyperpolling tech, the biggest change–and the one you are more likely to notice–is the new thumbstick sensors. Razer upgraded the 8K model from Hall Effect to TMR electromagnetic sensors. The recently released Kishi V3 mobile controller series also have TMR joysticks. You can consider TMR as the next step beyond Hall Effect. The technology offers higher polling rates and resolution while consuming less power. The tech undoubtedly helped Razer in its quest for an 8,000Hz polling rate. It also contributed to the improved battery life, as the V3 Pro 8K is rated for up to 36 hours compared to the 20-hour battery life of the original.

Other updates include a redesigned textured grip that offers a better feel than the original, PBT microswitch buttons with a matte finish–the Xbox version has glossy buttons–and a lighter design. The V3 Pro 8K weighs 220 grams, making it noticeably lighter than the 304 gram original. The reason for this largely stems from the removal of rumble motors. If you love haptic feedback, you’ll want to go with the original V3 Pro, because the new 8K model doesn’t have rumble. This isn’t too surprising considering the new model caters to competitive players even more than the original. The 8K also drops the 3.5mm audio jack found on the Xbox edition. This isn’t surprising either, as PC players who use wired headsets often connect them to DACs/amps or directly into their PC.

For more new Razer gear, check out our roundup detailing the BlackShark V3 Gaming Headset series. Razer’s flagship BlackShark V3 Pro for consoles and PC uses the manufacturer’s new Gen 2 Hyperspeed Wireless tech to limit playback latency to 10ms.

Razer Wolverine V3 Pro 8K has four remappable back triggers, two claw bumpers, and trigger locks.

All pass types in Madden 26

There are three main passes you can throw as a quarterback: standard, lob, and bullet. However, there are some other, more specific passes that are also available to throw: high pass, low pass, and throwing the ball away. Each of these passes requires you to press/hold a different button to throw it, and all of them alter your base pass in some way.

The standard pass is called a “touch pass” in-game, and it’s the most generic pass you can throw. Alternatively, a lob pass puts more air under the ball, making it slower but also letting it travel farther, and the bullet pass adds extra speed on your pass, which gets the ball to its destination quicker but can lead to some inaccuracy.

The other kinds of passes are the high pass and the low pass. These are fairly self-explanatory, and if you choose to throw either one, your pass will reach its target at a higher or lower point than normal. There’s also the “throw away” pass, but this just launches the ball to either sideline, avoiding an errant throw to the defense.

How to throw each pass in Madden 26

Now that you know a little more about the different passes in Madden 26, you can look below to see how to throw each pass:

Touch Pass: Tap and release the button of the receiver you want to throw to

Bullet Pass: Tap and hold the button of the receiver you want to throw to

Lob Pass: Quickly tap the button of the receiver you want to throw to

High Pass: Hold L1/LB when throwing a pass

Low Pass: Hold L2/LT when throwing a pass

Throw the ball away: Press down on the right joystick (R3)

All of the passing controls in Madden 26

Understanding the difference between tapping and holding a button is key to figuring out how to throw each kind of pass. For example, if you tap a receiver button for too long, you’ll throw a touch pass instead of a lob pass. However, if you hold that button for a little longer, it’ll result in a bullet pass.

If this is your first time dealing with these passes, you can hop into a training session in Madden 26 and practice offense using passing plays. From here, continue to try out each kind of pass until you get the hang of the timings.

Best situations for each pass in Madden 26

Using a bullet pass to quickly get the ball to a receiver

Finally, once you understand how to throw the different passes, you’ll need to know when to use them. For the most part, each pass has a specific situation it’s intended for, which you can see below:

Touch Pass: The touch pass is the pass you’ll probably use the most in Madden 26. It’s used whenever you need a standard pass that doesn’t require any extra strategy. Crossing routes, screens, and basic timing patterns will make the most out of the touch pass.

Bullet Pass: As we mentioned earlier, a bullet pass can lead to inaccurate throws because you’re going to lose the arc of the ball’s trajectory. As such, you want to use a bullet pass on short passes, or in tight-window throws.

Lob Pass: A lob pass is perfect for long balls where you need some extra air to put the pass over a defender’s head and right into your receiver’s arms. You can also use a lob pass for a crossing route in the middle of the field if there are some defenders in the way.

High Pass: High passes are best for taller receivers who can exploit a smaller defender who’s near them. Give him a jump ball and let him Moss the other guy.

Low Pass: A low pass is mostly used when you need to fit a ball into a tight window when you’re throwing to a smaller receiver, like hitting a guy coming across the field low and away from the defender. Put it where only your target can come down with the ball.

Throw the ball away: The throw-away ball should only be used when you see no open defenders and no scrambling lanes for your quarterback. Make sure to start the throw-away pass before a defender reaches you, though. Also, get out of the pocket before you do it, or else you’ll be hit with an intentional grounding penalty.

Figuring out when to throw each kind of pass in Madden 26 mostly comes with practice. Get into games, see when and where a certain pass will work out best, and then remember how the play unfolded so you can try it again in the future.