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AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

General

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Series

ROG Raikiri1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026The page has a section called Compare the ROG Raikiri Series with the Raikiri II Xbox Wireless, Raikiri Pro and Raikiri.

Afterglow Wave1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Listed as the Afterglow Wave line. The page is branded Turtle Beach. The Nintendo store calls the same product PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Turtle Beach owns the PDP brand.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GX501, 90GC0230-BGP0003Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026"The ROG Raikiri II Xbox (GX501) Wireless Controller". Support FAQ last updated 2025-12-22.8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00718292.htmlRead 14 October 2026Model 90GC0230-BGP000, the ASUS order code of the black retail model. Many other shops list the same code.

TBC-8106-05, TBC-8106-15, TBC-8106-25, TBC-8106-451Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The page structured data lists TBC-8106-05 for Black, TBC-8106-25 for Blue, TBC-8106-45 for Purple and TBC-8106-15 for White.

GTIN / EAN

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840454402322, 840454402339, 840454402346, 8404544023534Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Nintendo Store lists SKU 127640 and UPC 840454402346 for the Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Amazon ties that UPC to the Purple model.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Amazon listings by the Turtle Beach brand give UPC 840454402322 for Black TBC-8106-05 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1YLGTP), 840454402339 for Blue TBC-8106-25 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS26MCHL), 840454402346 for Purple TBC-8106-45 (this page) and 840454402353 for White TBC-8106-15 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS23TS7L).6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat datasheet for TBC-8106-05 (Black) lists EAN 840454402322, published 2026-01-15.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 August 20254Press releaserog.asus.com/ph/articles/gaming/the-rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller-is-your-next-gen-premium-gamepad-for-console-and-pcRead 14 October 2026ROG article dated Aug 20, 2025, from Gamescom 2025. It gives no price or date and says to contact the local ASUS representative.

6 October 20252Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release dated 2025-10-06 announces the controller for pre-order.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach release dated October 6, 2025.

Status

Available5Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/asus-brings-first-xbox-certified-wireless-third-party-controller-to-xboxRead 14 October 2026On sale at the ASUS store, Best Buy and Amazon in 2026.

Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Add to cart at $64.99 and in stock on the Turtle Beach US store.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$189.995Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/asus-brings-first-xbox-certified-wireless-third-party-controller-to-xboxRead 14 October 2026"available now for $189.99 at Best Buy". TechRadar and Tom's Guide give the same $189.99 US price. Excludes tax.6Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published 2026-02-27: "Launched December 10, 2025" and "Retails for $189.99 / £199 / AU$349".

$64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the US.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the same price line as the GBP and EUR prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026MSRP 64.99 EUR listed in the same price line as $64.99 and 54.99 GBP. The release names no single EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP 64.99 EUR. The release names no EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, GB, EU10Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Dec/03/Turtle-Beach-Launches-New-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Accessories-Annc-FINAL2.docxRead 21 October 2026Sold on turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers worldwide. MSRP is given as $64.99, GBP 54.99 and EUR 64.99, so the US, the UK and the euro area are stored. Other regions are not named.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Color Black. Review published 2026-05-14. The review also calls the controller officially licensed by Microsoft and gives 6.1 x 4.13 x 2.55 inches.

Black, Blue, Purple, White1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Color selector: Black, Blue, Purple and White.2Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release: comes in Black, Blue, Purple or White.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Comes in Black, Blue, Purple or White.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Gamepad in the Switch Pro Controller shape. Maker product photos.

Stick layout

Offset11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Joystick positioning: Asymmetric", which is the Xbox offset layout.

Offset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the face buttons, the offset Pro Controller layout.

Face button labels

Xbox11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Button layout: Xbox".

Nintendo1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows X on top, A right, B bottom and Y left, the Nintendo layout.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Made by ASUS. Microsoft certifies it but does not make it.

No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Third-party controller officially licensed by Nintendo.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Page text: certified for Xbox Series X|S via USB-C and 2.4GHz RF. Also works with PC and ROG Xbox Ally (Windows) via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless or wired USB. The spec tab also lists Xbox One. The support FAQ names only Xbox Series X|S and Windows 11, so Xbox One is not stored.

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model. Switch Lite and OLED Model are stored as Nintendo Switch. The platform list has no separate option for them.

Connection per platform

AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)
Xbox Series X|S	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Supported Features table: Xbox columns are USB-C and 2.4 GHz. PC and ROG Ally columns are USB-C, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz. The page says to download a driver for the complete Bluetooth connection. The FAQ says Bluetooth is supported on PC only.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth

Source5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: pair by opening Controllers then Change Grip/Order on the console and pressing L and R on the controller when prompted. Only the pairing steps are stated. The radio standard is not named.6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth to the console. Pairing through the console controller menu is described in the quick start article.

Official licence

Xbox certified3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026"Xbox certified". The ROG page says Xbox-certified and the Tom's Guide review says officially licensed by Microsoft.

Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Feature list: Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2.

Input modes

XInput11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026All stored tests run in XInput.

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Mode switching

Hardware switch3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Two slide switches: an XBOX/PC switch and a connection switch (USB, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth).

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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No7Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026Review of the Turtle Beach PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2: it does not wake the Switch 2 ("biggest problem"). Verified Amazon US buyers repeat this. Stored for the Switch 2 console.

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026

Bluetooth6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat lists Device interface Bluetooth/USB and Connectivity technology Wired & Wireless for TBC-8106-05. The sheet also has a 3 m cable and a 3.5 mm jack, which do not match the maker's box list, so only the Bluetooth entry is used. Wired play over USB is not confirmed by the maker, so USB is not stored.

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

5.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026The page lists Bluetooth 5.0 next to the Wired USB and RF 2.4 GHz icons. A German review table lists Bluetooth 5.3. The maker value is stored.

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Wireless receiver

Included1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026A 2.4GHz dongle is included.

None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box list has no dongle. The wireless link pairs with the console.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9.144m1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Published as an up to 30-foot wireless range. 30 ft is 9.144 m. The Icecat sheet gives 9 m.

Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026I/O port: USB-C and a 3.5 mm jack.

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USB

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Detachable cable

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026The cable is described as detachable.

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Cable length

2.5m2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026"2.5m USB-C to A detachable cable".

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Cable type

USB-C to USB-A2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026Stored as USB-C to USB-A from "USB-C to A".

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	1,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	1,000
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
2.4 GHz	Xbox Series X|S	250

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026FAQ and page: 1000 Hz for wired and 2.4GHz wireless on PC and ROG Ally, and 250 Hz on Xbox consoles. No Bluetooth rate is published.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Polling rate wired

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

TMR1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"Anti-Drift TMR Joysticks", with anti-friction rings.

TMR1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Thumbsticks with integrated TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensor technology.

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Gear Link FAQ: the Stick page sets a dead zone and an outer threshold.

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Adjustable response curve

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Gear Link lets you fine-tune joystick response curves.

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Adjustable stick tension

No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, marked verified: "Stick tension: No".

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 6: "click in the left analog stick" with the function button held sets white light. The right stick click is not named.

Swappable stick tops

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"two interchangeable joystick caps" and "two swappable joystick caps". Stored as swappable stick tops.

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

App3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Gear Link Calibration page calibrates the joysticks and the triggers.

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

TMR1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"TMR sensor trigger with full travel". The FAQ calls it an analog magnetic sensor.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Dual-mode triggers switch between a short-travel micro-switch trigger and a full-travel TMR sensor trigger.

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Trigger stop positions

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Two positions: short travel and full travel. A switch on the back selects the mode.

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Trigger stop type

Mechanical click3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Trigger Switch section: flip the controller over and adjust the travel of the triggers (LT/RT) with a switch on the back. The short-travel mode is a micro-switch trigger with a click, so it is stored as mechanical click.

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Gear Link Trigger page adjusts the press sensitivity in full-travel mode. TechRadar and Tom's Guide describe adjustable start and end points per trigger.6Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-reviewRead 14 October 2026Gear Link sets "start and end points for each of the shoulder triggers".

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Hair trigger mode

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026The short-travel mode is a micro-switch trigger with "mouse-like click" feedback. It acts as an on-off trigger.

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Micro switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"The ABXY, D-Pad, bumpers, and four rear buttons use micro-switches".

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

Micro switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Bumpers use micro-switches.

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D-pad

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Cross1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a one-piece cross-shaped D-pad in a round recess.

D-pad switches

Micro switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026The D-pad uses micro-switches.

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"four micro-switch buttons" on the rear, programmable.

21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Two programmable back buttons. Re-map functions to the two programmable back buttons.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Dual mappable quick-action back buttons.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Buttons1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026The maker calls them rear buttons. Stored as buttons, as for the Raikiri Pro.

Paddles1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The maker calls them back buttons. The maker rear photo shows two paddle-shaped levers beside the grips.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Four programmable rear buttons. The Command Center and Library buttons are system shortcuts and are not counted.

21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Only the two back buttons are named as remappable.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Q7: press the Command Center or Library button, press the rear button, then press the target button. This remaps a rear button on the controller without Gear Link.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 4: hold the function button and press the button to program, then press a button on the controller to map its function to the back button. No app is named. Double press on a back button clears the mapping.

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: "There are five unique profiles available within the ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless controller". The page does not mention a separate default bank.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: hold the pairing button and press the Y button to cycle profiles. This needs firmware v3.22.03.19 or later.

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Turbo

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Macros

No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, marked verified: "Macros option: No". Rear buttons can be remapped, but no macro function is listed.

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Share or capture button

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a Capture button at the top left of the face and a Home button at the top right.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Supported Features table has Impulse Trigger and Haptic Feedback rows, ticked for every Xbox and PC connection. The footnote says haptic feedback on Impulse Triggers is defined as an official Xbox controller. Gamepadla lists trigger vibration as No and Tom's Guide lists 2x motors, so this is a doubt.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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07Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026The same review: the Afterglow Wave "lacks rumble". Stored as 0 motors. Verified Amazon US buyers also report no vibration. The maker lists no rumble feature.

Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Gear Link can fine-tune vibration strength.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Gyroscope function: No".

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Built-in motion controls for actions like aiming and steering.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Built-in motion controls for immersive gaming.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"NFC support: No".

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Display: No".

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026RGB Lighting and Aura Sync RGB Lighting are listed as supported features.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones with four pre-set modes.

Lighting zones

33Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Multi-zone lighting sets the left side, the right side and the ROG logo individually. That is three zones.

81Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones.

Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	2.38	1.7	3.34	0.34	999	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	10.96	9.98	12.56	0.54	999	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	4.21	3.37	6.15	0.58	994.04	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	13.59	12.12	15.79	0.82	994.04	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	14.06	7.6	21.49	3.08	133.23	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	23.28	17.13	29.58	3.04	133.23	Windows

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 10.0.26200, XInput, firmware 3.14.03.12, tester LJ Lee, 2025-12-18. Rows are the stock PRIMARY tests: cable button #7530 and stick #7535, dongle button #7531 and stick #7534, Bluetooth button #7532 and stick #7533. Polling rate is the site's software median. Later tests on firmware 3.22.03.19 and 3.00.07.00 (2026-02-02, Eythavon) show similar button latency but much higher stick latency, for example 22.39 ms wired. Those are not stored.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

2.38ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

4.21ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

14.06ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

10.96ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

13.59ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

23.28ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0.1%	4,000	5.2%
Right	0%	0.1%	4,000	4.4%

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026Stick Tracer test on 2025-12-19, Windows 10.0.26100, cable, XInput, firmware 3.20.03.17, polling 985.129 Hz, sticks calibrated first. Left and right circle error 0.1%, centre error 5.2% and 4.4%, 12.0 bit and 4,000 steps each. Inner dead zone is reported as none and stored as 0. Outer dead zone 0.5 mm is not stored because the schema uses percent. An earlier test on firmware 3.14.03.12 gave centre errors 3.8% and 1.1%.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0.1%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

255g(9 oz)9Reviewimpulsegamer.com/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review published 2026-03-09 lists the weight as 255 g, slightly lighter than the Xbox Elite Series 2. It does not say how the weight was taken. The value is for the controller alone, since ASUS publishes 345 g with the cable.

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026I/O port lists a 3.5 mm jack. Audio output and Microphone input: 3.5 mm analog audio port compatible for Xbox and PC (Windows).

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Jack works over

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Audio row of the Supported Features table is ticked for Xbox USB-C and 2.4 GHz and for PC USB-C and 2.4 GHz. It is empty for Bluetooth.

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00718292.htmlRead 14 October 2026Battery type: lithium-ion battery. The retailer lists the weight as 345 g, which is the maker figure with the cable.

Built-in1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge.

Batteries

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11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Page copy: "The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge." One built-in battery. Capacity in mAh is not published.

Batteries included

Yes8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00718292.htmlRead 14 October 2026The controller is wireless with a lithium-ion battery fitted.

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The battery is built in.

Battery capacity

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection	Rumble	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	50

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"Up to 50 hours of 2.4GHz wireless play on a single charge", footnote "with RGB, audio, vibration off". The August 2025 announcement article said at least 30 hours.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Hours (h)
20

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Up to 20 hours of play per charge. The maker names no connection, rumble or lighting condition. A retailer page lists up to 40 hours for the separate Afterglow Wireless model, which is not this product.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C10Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/peripherie/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-testRead 14 October 2026When the battery runs low the controller can keep being used over USB-C.

USB-C1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box includes a USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a USB Type-C connector.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

Included1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"Includes a portable protective charging case, a charging stand with feet, and two detachable joystick caps".

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Dock

Charging stand1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Maker wording: charging stand with feet.

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Play while charging

Yes10Reviewbasic-tutorials.de/tests/peripherie/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-testRead 14 October 2026The controller can be used while playing over USB-C when the battery runs low. The review also says Bluetooth 5.3, which differs from the maker.

Yes5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: the controller can be charged while playing with the 3.3ft/1m USB-C charging cable.

Battery indicator

LED, App3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Gear Link Power page shows the battery level. TechRadar describes a lighting mode that shows the battery level in colours.6Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/asus-rog-raikiri-ii-reviewRead 14 October 2026Describes a battery mode that sets the lighting to specific colours for different battery levels.

LED3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 3: the function button LED blinks red every 30 seconds when the battery is low, pulses red while charging and turns white when fully charged.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Anti-slip grip1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Enhanced Grip section: "Skin-friendly feel with anti-slip grip".

Textured grips4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Textured thumbsticks and grips.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Joystick caps1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Two detachable joystick caps.

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Software

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Companion app

Gear Link1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Gear Link, a web-based app. The Supported Features table ticks it for PC and ROG Ally over USB-C and 2.4 GHz only, not for Xbox.

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App platforms

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User firmware updates

Yes3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Q on syncing: update the controller in Update Center in ACSE on the ROG Xbox Ally. Hotkey profile switching needs firmware v3.22.03.19 or later.

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Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width155Height105Depth65mm(6.1 × 4.1 × 2.6 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026Published as 105(W) x 65(H) x 155(L) mm. Stored by the front face as for the Raikiri Pro: width 155, height 105, depth 65. Tom's Guide gives 6.1 x 4.13 x 2.55 inches, which is the same. The published weight of 345 g includes the cable, so no claimed weight is stored.

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Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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XGB-CWBB00288Regulatory filingfccid.io/XGB-CWBB0028Read 21 October 2026fccid.io mirror of the FCC grant dated 2025-09-04 to Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. for the "NSW2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller", 2402-2480 MHz. Only the Afterglow Wave Wireless controller for Switch 2 carries this device name. The test report, photos and manual exhibits could not be read, so no battery or Bluetooth version is taken from the filing.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

1 x ROG Raikiri II XBOX wireless gamepad, 1 x USB Type-A to Type-C cable, 1 x USB wireless dongle, 1 x Warranty book, 1 x Quick start guide, 1 x ROG sticker, 2 x high-profile thumbsticks, 1 x stand charger, 1 x stand holder set, 1 x case2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026Contents list, copied verbatim.

Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller, 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Insert1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list as published.

Cables included

AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-A to Type-C	2.5	1

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026Contents list one USB Type-A to Type-C cable. The Cable row gives the length as 2.5m.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C charging cable	1	1

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list: 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a 3 m detachable cable and a 3.5 mm jack. Those match the wired model and are not used.

Carrying case

Hard1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Portable protective charging case. The December 2025 announcement calls it a portable hard case.

None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list has the controller, a USB-C charging cable and a Quick Start Insert. No case.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026

www.turtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

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support.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guide3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach support article Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller Quick Start Guide, updated 2026-01-28. The page renders with JavaScript. It was read in a browser on 2026-10-21.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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