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AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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.

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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.

101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section identifies Gamepad model 1011. The Puck is separate model 1012 and is not a controller model number.

GTIN / EAN

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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.

12 November 20255Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 2026Announced November 12, 2025 with Steam Machine and Steam Frame

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.

Available2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026

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".

$993Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 20268Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. US USD 99 excluding sales tax. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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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€998Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. EU EUR 99 including applicable VAT. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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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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.

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Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four grip inputs, TMR sticks and two trackpads.

Stick layout

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

Symmetric7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Symmetric

Face button labels

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

Xbox7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Xbox

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Any device running Steam or the Steam Link app: Windows, Mac and Linux PCs, tablets and smart phones. Some titles do not work on macOS7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android and iOS listed as unverified community specs

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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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.

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Input modes

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

Steam controller mode, XInput, Keyboard and mouse7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Test setup table separately names Steam mode and XInput mode. XInput is supplied through Steam software translation and does not imply a standalone Xbox-compatible firmware protocol.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Review tests default trackpad/keyboard behaviour without Steam running. Gamepad behaviour requires Steam Input translation. Keyboard/mouse mode is not standalone Xbox compatibility.

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).

Button combo12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current pairing guide uses Steam+A+R1/L1 for right/left Puck slots and Steam+B+R1/L1 for right/left Bluetooth slots. USB mode uses direct cable connection. Exact button hold conditions are in the linked boot-chord table.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Complete current table records power-state and hold-duration conditions for Puck and Bluetooth slot selection, Bluetooth pairing, and backpack mode.

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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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Wakes a Steam Machine

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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G, Bluetooth and USB-C.

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.

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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412Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Two Puck memories plus independent left and right Bluetooth memories. Four remembered links, not four simultaneous active connections. Current guide and boot-chord table scope.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Table separately names left/right Puck bonding information and left/right Bluetooth pairing information. Read with the troubleshooting guide statement that Bluetooth pairing is independent of Puck pairing.

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

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.

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
2.4 GHz	250

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as '~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m)' over the Puck9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 250 Hz.

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

250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: TMR sticks.

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

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K-Silver JS134Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026K-Silver TMR sticks from the JS13 family, customised with Valve

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".

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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Yes5Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 20262 x clickable analog sticks (L3, R3)

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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Soldered14Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 teardown states that TMR stick mechanisms are soldered to the mainboard. Replacing the mechanism requires soldering or replacing the board. Steam Deck modular sticks are not inherited.

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.

Hall effect4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Hall effect triggers

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.

No3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026No trigger locks7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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".

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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D-pad switches

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

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20264x assignable grip buttons9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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.

Buttons1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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.

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Tech Specs control list has four assignable rear grip buttons. Standard ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks, L/R bumpers and triggers, Steam and QAM controls are excluded.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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.

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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.

Yes7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

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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.

HD haptics1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four haptic motors split two grips and two pads.

Rumble motor type

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LRA1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20262x high output LRA motors in grips. 2 more LRA motors sit in the trackpads9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Four haptic motors split two grips and two pads. Only the two grip motors are counted here.

Trigger rumble motors

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07Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Trigger vibration: No

Adjustable rumble

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

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Vibration section states that controller vibration can be adjusted or turned off.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

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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61Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

Gyro as mouse

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Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026Review describes gyro and trackpad Steam Input mapping for mouse-style aiming. Requires Steam Input configuration.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gyro controls operate the desktop mouse.

Touchpad

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

Touchpads

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21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength (haptic click)

NFC

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

IR camera

Not available

Not available

Built-in display

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	6.6	3.47	12.92	1.95	256	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.07	1.51	6.81	1.32	253	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	4.12	1.78	6.09	1.11	241.49	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	5.08	1.11	9.32	3.1	241.49	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	6.25	4.15	8.71	1.15	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.75	3.94	14.9	3.19	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	9.14	5.87	15.33	1.77	271	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.35	4.53	10.12	1.33	272	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.76	5.18	16.35	2.37	129	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	8.04	3.87	13.66	2.14	131	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	7.26	3.57	10.87	2.07	134.23	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	10.21	3.17	16.09	4.31	134.23	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 on Windows. Cable, Dongle (Puck) and Bluetooth, each in XInput mode (vCuda, Win 10, 2026-05-08) and Steam mode (John Punch, Win 11, 2026-06-06). Polling is the reported rate

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

6.6ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

9.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

9.76ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

5.08ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

7.75ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

10.21ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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%.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	8.2%	2,702	3.7%
Right	0%	9.1%	2,702	3.4%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, Steam Raw Input over cable, 2026-07-14 22:48, uncalibrated. 'No Inner Deadzone' stored as 0. 11.4 bit both sticks

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

0.1%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

9.1%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

AASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Not available

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Rumble	Hours (h)
No	72.9

Source4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Sticks held deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once per second, no rumble. 6:12 PM Saturday to 7:06 PM Tuesday (72 h 54 min). Connection not stated16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Preserved existing 72.9-hour no-rumble row: sticks rubber-banded deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once each second, Saturday 18:12 to Tuesday 19:06. Reviewer warns that real gameplay is shorter with haptics. Connection, tracking, firmware and lighting conditions were not stated and remain unknown.

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.

Not available

206min17Measurementgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026GamersNexus 2026 controller review, Charge Speed. Direct USB charging after the controller battery was depleted in its runtime test took 3 hours 26 minutes to full, exactly 206 minutes. Steam Deck adapter rated 15 W at 5 V or 45 W at 20 V, with a power interposer to record charging power. This is the measured controller charge duration, not the adapter rating or a Puck charging result. Numerical starting percentage, controller operating state, firmware and the exact full-charge endpoint criterion are not stated.

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.

259g(9.1 oz)9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table explicitly reports claimed 292 g and 259 g as measured. Sample configuration is not given, so the 33 g discrepancy remains unresolved and is not treated as a corrected maker claim.

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).

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026No audio jack on the controller7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

Not available

Speaker

Not available

Not available

Microphone

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Not available

Expansion port

Not available

Not available

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

Batteries

Not available

Not available

Batteries included

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

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product guide identifies the rechargeable lithium-ion battery contained in the controller. This is the built-in pack, not an additional spare.

Battery capacity

Not available

2,178mAh10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 30 September 2026Teardown reads the Getac battery label as 2178 mAh and 8.39 Wh. This is the nominal component rating, not a measured battery capacity or a calculated estimate.

Battery energy

Not available

8.39Wh1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Hours (h)
35

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 202635+ hours of gameplay, less with Steam Frame tracking9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 35+ hours.

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

35h=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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

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

Not available

Not available

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".

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Dock

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

Steam Controller Puck1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026USB-C tethered play

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.

LED12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026LED above the Steam button indicates low battery with dim red and charging with a breathing pattern. Other colours identify the connection or update mode.

Build

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Shell material

Not available

Not available

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".

Matte finish15Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 review, Ergonomic design: same matte finish as Steam Deck. No unreported rubber grip or polymer grade is inferred.

Swappable grips

Not available

Not available

Swappable faceplate

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

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

Battery11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly permits battery replacement using Valve instructions and an authorized replacement battery. Leaking or physically damaged batteries require qualified professional service. Other internal parts are not presented as normal user replacements.

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.

Steam1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Configured through Steam Input in the Steam client12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current guide requires Steam running for proper controller game functionality. Non-Steam games can need manual setup or may block emulated input. macOS needs the stated Input Monitoring and Accessibility permissions.

App platforms

Not available

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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.

Yes4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 20267Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Public current guide: Steam Settings > Controller shows controller and Puck firmware updates. SteamOS uses Settings > System > Hardware Updates. Prelaunch beta requirement is not imposed on retail users.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Prelaunch review used Steam beta for an update. Current official support now gives normal Steam and SteamOS update routes, so beta is not treated as a retail requirement.

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.

Width159Height111Depth57mm(6.3 × 4.4 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as 111mm x 159mm x 57mm, read as height x width x depth

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.

Not available

292g(10.3 oz)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table reports 292 g as the claimed weight.

Certifications

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FCC ID

Not available

2AES4-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section: gamepad 1011, FCC ID 2AES4-1011. Puck certification is excluded.

Other certifications

Not available

ISED Canada 20207-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section explicitly gives gamepad IC ID 20207-1011. Puck IC ID 20207-1012 is excluded.

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.

Steam Controller, Steam Controller Puck, USB-C to USB-A cable2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026Steam Controller Puck (USB cable included)3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Puck connects with the included USB-C to USB-A cable

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.

Not available

Warranty

None of 2 known

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.

Not available

Not available

Stick drift warranty

Not available

Not available

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

store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontroller1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 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

Not available

Manual

Not available

steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdf11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Not available

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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.