New Asus ROG Raikiri II gaming controller now available

The Raikiri II wireless gaming controller can now be ordered (Image source: Asus)

A new premium gaming controller from Asus is now available for purchase. This gamepad promises optimal control at all times and comes with additional input options, and it also features microswitches.

Silvio Werner (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 01/22/2026 🇩🇪

We already had some hands-on time with the Asus ROG Raikiri II at gamescom 2025 last summer. The controller has finally become available in many regions and at various retailers, such as Amazon. This controller is officially priced at $189 and is compatible with PC, Xbox and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, which benefits from two additional buttons. Overall, the controller features numerous buttons and has four additional and customizable buttons on the rear.

Asus does not exclusively rely on membrane buttons but also utilizes microswitches, which are intended to provide particularly precise inputs and clearly defined feedback. These microswitches are also found in the gamepad's triggers. Their actuation travel can be shortened, which can be useful in shooters and other action-rich games. Said triggers further support an almost analog input detection thanks to the TMR technology. The two analog sticks utilize TMR as well, which should make them accurate and prevent stick drift.

In addition, a carrying case is included in the box and allows the controller to be charged in the case using the included charging station. Moreover, two alternative joystick caps are included. Asus mentions a polling rate of up to 1,000Hz on PC and 250Hz on Xbox. Connectivity options include USB, 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth. Lastly, the Asus ROG Raikiri II gaming controller is supposed to last up to 50 hours on a full charge, at least as long as RGB, vibrations and other optional features are turned off.

A charging station is included in the box (Image source: Asus)

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Geizhals, Asus

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Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner - Senior Tech Writer - 16398 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017

I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.

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Translator: Enrico Frahn - Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer - 6164 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021

My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.

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