CES 2026 is in full swing and Razer is, as always, pushing some interesting and crazy tech (outside of the AI stuff). My favorite, however, is rather simple: a controller. That’s right, Razer is launching the new Wolverine V3 controller, and unlike its predecessors, it comes with Bluetooth, and not just any Bluetooth. Razer claims the Wolverine V3 is the fastest wireless gaming controller on the market.
That’s mighty impressive, but here’s the weird thing: the Wolverine V3 was actually designed specifically for LG Smart TVs. As a lover of a good LG OLED TV, I was intrigued. But what about this controller that’s better suited to a TV than its competition? Let’s get into it.
The Wolverine V3 is the fastest wireless controller… and a TV remote control
Yes, the Wolverine V3 is marketed for televisions, particularly in collaboration with LG Smart TVs because it doubles as a TV remote control. The TV controls are actually integrated into the D-pad, at least the core functions like power, volume and forward. Meanwhile, the buttons on the center front appear to serve as play and reverse functions. Since this is a Razer controller, it may be possible to remap these buttons, but we don’t know for sure.
Unfortunately, the Wolverine V3’s compatibility is only limited to LG Smart TVs, so its marketing may be aimed at a very niche audience. Not to mention, select 2025 LG OLED TV models are the only ones to support 4K 120Hz HDR with Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming platform. Those with a large budget can take full advantage of what the Wolverine V3 was designed for.
However, I’m not a cloud gamer and I’m still excited about the Wolverine V3. That’s because of the Razer Kishi Ultra. This device is the most comfortable mobile gaming controller I have ever used. The form factor is everything I wanted from the Nintendo Switch 2 when it couldn’t deliver. The Razer Kishi Ultra features fully ergonomic handles, pleasantly clicky buttons, hall effect triggers and haptic feedback.
One of the biggest problems with handheld gaming controllers is that the grips and analog sticks are too short, making navigation in FPS shooters particularly difficult, but the Razer Kishi Ultra has solved this problem. There are also customizable RGB lights, but I’m not crazy about them. The point is that the Kishi Ultra is a high quality device, which may sound strange after some of Razer’s gaming laptops in 2025 have had a number of problems.
While the Wolverine V2 is a departure from Jump as a wired controller, the Wolverine V3 skyrockets its potential as the fastest wireless controller. I can see this controller being a daily driver for PC gamers. However, there’s no information on pricing or availability yet, and unfortunately, since Razer is a premium gaming brand, it’s more likely to set your wallet on fire than leave you for change. If the Wolverine V3 is as comfortable as the Kishi Ultra, as fast as it promises, and relatively affordable, it could be the next controller I buy.
The Wolverine V3 also has two back buttons, which is useful but mostly just looks like an Xbox controller. That’s not a bad thing per se. There are some shiny strips around the handles that look like light bars, which is exactly where they were placed on the Kishi Ultra. I can imagine that this will put extreme strain on the battery, which has not been officially rated either.
I don’t think the Wolverine V3 will revolutionize comfort compared to a traditional Xbox controller, but I hope the controller has more to offer than just its speed. However, I wonder what difference the speed will make.
Razer puts the latency of the Wolverine V3 at 3 milliseconds. For Bluetooth, the Xbox controller tested at 12-13 ms and the PS5 DualSense controller tested at 9-14 ms. That’s a significant increase in speed, but it’s still unclear how noticeable it will feel when playing on PC. You also need to keep an eye on your display’s latency because if it doesn’t match, it may not make a difference at all.
As for the cloud gaming section on smart TVs, I don’t know if buying the fastest wireless controller will fix the lag issues. The lag experienced in cloud gaming depends heavily on your internet connection, and even if you have the best one, there will still be some latency. However, it’s unclear what impact the Razer Wolverine V3 will have on this experience. We won’t know until we get our hands on this bad boy.
For now, keep an eye out for more exciting news from CES 2026.
