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General

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Series

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Wolverine1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

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

1797, FST-00001, FST-000111Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Hardware model 1797 and full-kit Black SKU FST-00001. Core-only 4IK-00001 is excluded with its unsupported bundle row.2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rsn7j6375ggRead 28 September 2026Microsoft Store inventory SKU id FST-000019Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Wireless_ControllerRead 28 September 2026Hardware model 1797, printed on the bottom of the controller12Retailer pagememoryexpress.com/Products/MX00134924Read 30 September 2026Product identity and Specifications give full-kit Black part FST-00011.

RZ06-06060100-R3U11Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact US reference Black RZ06-06060100-R3U1. No V3 Pro, V3 Pro 8K PC or V4 Tournament Edition facts are inherited.

GTIN / EAN

889842196344, 8898426139268Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07SFKTLZMRead 28 September 2026Listing for model FST-00001 shows UPCs 889842196344, 889842613926 and 750466003847. The last one has no Microsoft prefix and is left out12Retailer pagememoryexpress.com/Products/MX00134924Read 30 September 2026Product identity lists ILC/UPC 889842613926 for FST-00011.

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

9 June 20196Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/09/xbox-e3-2019-briefing-recapRead 30 September 2026

6 October 20262Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Dated October 6, 2026 official family announcement explicitly names wireless V4 Pro separately from wired Tournament Edition.

Status

Available1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Available1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Direct exact SKU storefront product metadata states inStock and purchasable. Store page offers local pickup stock in ten RazerStores, plus current delivery options.

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.

$179.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/09/xbox-e3-2019-briefing-recapRead 30 September 2026

$199.994Press articlewindowscentral.com/accessories/razer-is-making-its-best-xbox-controller-even-better-with-the-wolverine-v4-pro-and-its-killer-for-pc-players-tooRead 8 October 2026Original October 6, 2026 launch price for V4 Pro is USD 199.99, independently matched by exact US maker store today. This is the US advertised price. Retail tax amount is not stated.

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.

€179.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/09/xbox-e3-2019-briefing-recapRead 30 September 2026$179.99 USD / £159.99 GBP / €179.99 EUR

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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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US1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact selected reference is sold in the US storefront with USD offer. No unverified foreign SKU is added.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026This full-kit configuration is Black. Core White is a different accessory bundle and its unsafe inherited row is omitted.7Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/07/xbox-elite-series-2-evolving-with-more-ways-to-playRead 28 September 2026Series 2 in black, Series 2 - Core in white

Black1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact product facet Color is Black.

Form factor

Gamepad10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact marketed standard handheld gamepad with fixed front sticks and rear controls.

Stick layout

Offset10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answer: joystick positioning asymmetric

Offset1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Layout cell states Asymmetric.

Face button labels

Xbox10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Xbox3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Current maker controller photo has Xbox ABXY order, A below, B right, X left and Y above.

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Controller is made by Razer under Xbox licence, not by Microsoft.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Xbox consoles, Windows PC, iOS and Android. macOS and Linux come from gamepadla10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answers: macOS yes, Linux yes

Xbox Series X|S, Windows3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Exact V4 Pro is marketed for Xbox and PC. Official current release explicitly names Xbox Series X|S. Windows is the named desktop customization environment. Xbox One and other platforms are not inferred from the V3.

Connection per platform

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless or USB-C to Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. Bluetooth to Windows, Android and iOS. Exact Xbox support tables exclude USB on Android/Apple and exclude audio or attached controller accessories over Bluetooth. Existing mobile rows describe Bluetooth only.19Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Official table supports Elite Series 2 Bluetooth on Android and Apple, with controller audio and attached accessories unavailable. USB is explicitly unsupported on Android/Apple. Elite Series 2 Apple Bluetooth support requires iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 13 or later or macOS Catalina. Existing mobile rows remain Bluetooth only.

BRazer Wolverine V4 Pro

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Official licence

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Designed for Xbox3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Current maker page explicitly displays Designed for Xbox logo.

Input modes

XInput11Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-core.htmlRead 28 September 2026

XInput, DirectInput5Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Razer_Wolverine_V4Read 8 October 2026Current public web index capture of this exact V4 entry says Windows detects an XInput controller and names a DirectInput mode. PC, Xbox and DirectInput selection instructions cite exact V4 Pro manual/support references accessed October 8, 2026. Live wiki page currently cannot be opened. GIP, Steam controller-specific input exposure and sibling modes are not inferred.

Mode switching

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Button combo5Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Razer_Wolverine_V4Read 8 October 2026Exact V4 Pro section in public index says Function + Menu + A selects PC mode, + X selects Xbox mode, + Y selects DirectInput. This is a button-combo selector, not a hardware switch. Original linked manual remains unavailable and its URL is not guessed into product data.

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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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Connectivity explicitly lists wired and 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed Wireless via included dongle. Bluetooth and proprietary Xbox Wireless are not inferred.

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

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Wireless receiver

Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Windows 10/11 needs Bluetooth, the included USB cable or the Xbox Wireless adapter, sold separately

Included1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Connectivity cell says included dongle.

Receiver connector

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USB-A5Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Razer_Wolverine_V4Read 8 October 2026Exact V4 Pro public-index accessory list calls included receiver a HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4 GHz USB Type-A dongle.

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Cable Length cell specifies USB C to USB A. Maker photos show the detachable USB-C controller socket. No dock charging connector is inferred.

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Separate supplied USB-C to USB-A cable and controller socket, as shown by the maker product photos.

Cable length

2.7432m1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Published as the included 9' USB-C cable (9 ft = 2.7432 m)

2m1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Cable type

Braided7Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/07/xbox-elite-series-2-evolving-with-more-ways-to-playRead 28 September 2026Included braided USB-C cable

USB-C to USB-A1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

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BRazer Wolverine V4 Pro

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Windows	8,000
2.4 GHz	Windows	8,000
USB (wired)	Xbox Series X|S	250
2.4 GHz	Xbox Series X|S	250

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact two Polling Rate cells explicitly pair 8000 Hz PC and 250 Hz Xbox with wired and wireless. Current maker release identifies Xbox Series X|S. These are maximum maker report-rate claims, not measured latency. Lower selectable PC rates are not established.

Polling rate wired

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8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate wireless

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8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Potentiometer10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Capacitive1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Thumbstick Sensors cell is Capacitive. Current US overview and launch release agree. Conflicting current UK FAQ Hall Effect wording is not applied to this exact US reference.

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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16bits2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly states capacitive sensors paired with 16-bit ADC chip. Its approximately 3000 movement steps are Razer measurements at PC 8000 Hz through the wireless dongle, not independent reviewer stick-resolution steps. The step count is kept here as a qualifier and is not stored in measured fields.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rsn7j6375ggRead 28 September 2026Xbox Accessories app configuration options include deadzone adjustment

Yes2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Maker says dead zones can be adjusted from 0 to 15 percent. This does not establish the shipped default.

Adjustable response curve

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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Adjustable stick tension

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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Tension levels

31Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Three resistance settings, from 86.2 grams-force down to 57.8 grams-force

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Thumbstick control section identifies the stick clicks.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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Swappable stick tops

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Interchangeable components section identifies interchangeable thumbstick tops.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Swappable Stick Caps cell lists tall concave and short dome spare caps. Maker release confirms two fitted short concave caps plus four spares.

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

Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1)3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 202616Retailer pagevisions.ca/xbox-wireless-controller-elite-series-2-black-fst-00011Read 30 September 2026Indexed full-kit package list names Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1). Live retailer page unavailable in this reader, corroborated by manufacturer count of four spare tops plus two fitted.

2 x short concave (fitted), 2 x short convex, 2 x tall concave2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly states six total caps: preloaded short concave pair, short convex pair and tall concave pair. Exact store spare list omits the fitted pair, so it does not reduce total included cap count.

Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

App5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 2026Stick and trigger recalibration in the Xbox Accessories app, available for the Elite Series 215Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents stick and trigger recalibration on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.

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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.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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8.2mm2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Maker release explicitly calls full-range analog pull 8.2 mm. The current US overview full-range diagram independently labels 0 to 8.2 mm.

Trigger stops

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Back-mounted trigger lock explicitly toggles near-instant mouse-click actuation versus full-range analog pull.

Trigger stop positions

33Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Each trigger lock switch has 3 positions13Reviewpcworld.com/article/398272/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-review-more-of-the-same-but-better.htmlRead 30 September 2026Review describes three-position physical trigger locks.

22Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Two distinct physical lock modes, including full travel. Software-adjustable actuation positions are not extra physical stop positions.

Trigger stop type

Mechanical3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Trigger lock switches on the back13Reviewpcworld.com/article/398272/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-review-more-of-the-same-but-better.htmlRead 30 September 2026Review describes physical trigger locks.

Mechanical click2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Back-mounted mechanical lock engages mouse-click actuation. Trigger sensor technology and motor-driven adaptive resistance are not specified.

Shortest trigger travel

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1.3mm2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Current release names 1.3 mm near-instant actuation and US overview short-range diagram labels 0 to 1.3 mm. Analog trigger actuation thresholds are configurable, separate from the physical two-mode lock.

Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Yes2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026

Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answer: main buttons membrane

Mecha-tactile1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 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

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D-pad

Swappable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Interchangeable components section identifies interchangeable D-pads.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

Disc3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Maker says eight-way floating D-pad and exact front photo shows one round disc with a raised cross. Switch mechanism is stored separately as mecha-tactile.

D-pad switches

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Mecha-tactile1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

41Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Multi-Function Buttons cell says four removable mouse-click back buttons. No standard bumper or trigger is counted.

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

Paddles1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Assignable buttons and interchangeable components sections identify the four paddles.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

Paddles1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker calls them removable back buttons. Current Windows Central launch report describes their rear paddle form. Four rear grip inputs are separate from the two additional claw bumpers.4Press articlewindowscentral.com/accessories/razer-is-making-its-best-xbox-controller-even-better-with-the-wolverine-v4-pro-and-its-killer-for-pc-players-tooRead 8 October 2026Launch report calls the removable magnetic rear inputs paddles. Maker says back buttons. These are the same four rear grip controls, not the two claw bumpers.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Interchangeable components section identifies removable paddles.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Remove or keep however many paddles you want

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact store and maker overview explicitly state four removable magnetic rear controls.

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

010Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026Verified spec answer: shoulder buttons no

21Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Assignable buttons table lists four additional paddles. Standard face buttons, D-pad directions, bumpers, triggers and stick clicks are excluded from this count.

61Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Four rear controls plus two additional claw-grip bumpers. Maker release explicitly calls all six mappable multi-function buttons.

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.

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Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Four Onboard Profiles section explicitly says macro-buttons can be remapped on the fly using onboard shortcuts. Exact shortcut sequence is not inferred.

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.

31Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Customization section: three custom profiles plus a fixed default profile. Only the three user-configurable profiles are counted.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

42Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Maker says four unique profiles and four onboard Synapse profiles. No separate default bank is identified. Four custom profiles are stored without adding a default.

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

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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Turbo

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Macros

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Rumble3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Current US maker page explicitly says Haptic Rumble. Generic haptic wording does not establish HD haptics, actuator type or trigger-specific rumble.

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

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Trigger rumble motors

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Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Yes3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Current maker Synapse screenshot is expressly labelled haptic intensity, and Windows Central states haptics can be turned off. No actuator count or type is inferred.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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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

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No10Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026App footnote identifies the adjustable Xbox button colour.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026The colour of the Xbox button light can be set to a preset or custom colour in the Xbox Accessories app

No1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Razer Chroma Lighting cell says None, and Chroma RGB facet says No. Status LEDs are not decorative RGB lighting.

Lighting zones

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Single illuminated Xbox button is one lighting zone.3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Xbox button light

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	8.52	4.9	12.05	2.15	125	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	9.23	5.63	12.89	2.11	125	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Button	14.81	10.14	18.78	2.32	62.5	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Stick	11.05	7.39	14.78	2.13	62.5	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	11.1	6.73	19.27	2.95	131.41	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	14.98	8.26	24.9	4.45	131.41	Windows

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-core.htmlRead 28 September 2026Tested on the Elite Series 2 - Core, the same controller sold without accessories. Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 26100, firmware 5.23.6.0, XInput, tests #5335-#5340 on 2025-05-14. Dongle means the Xbox Wireless adapter. Polling rate is the software-measured median

BRazer Wolverine V4 Pro

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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.

8.52ms=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.

14.81ms=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.

11.1ms=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.

9.23ms=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.

11.05ms=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.

14.98ms=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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	7.2%	891	11.9%
Right	0%	7%	891	11.2%

Source11Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-elite-series-2-core.htmlRead 28 September 2026Stick Tracer on the Core, cable, XInput, firmware 5.23.6.0, 2026-04-16. Inner dead zone published as none. Resolution 9.8 bit on both sticks. Outer dead zone 0.4 mm, not stored since the field is in percent

BRazer Wolverine V4 Pro

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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

7.2%=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

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

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Jack works over

USB (wired), Xbox Wireless19Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11: controller audio through USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter. Bluetooth audio is unsupported. Xbox console headset routing uses Xbox Wireless or USB. No audio promise is made for Android, Apple or Linux.

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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-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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Batteries

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Batteries included

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Battery capacity

2,050mAh17Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-battery-for-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rj9bfz0q5f5Read 8 October 2026Maker says replacement is identical to original Model 1797 battery. High-resolution label identifies DYND01, rated capacity 2050 mAh, nominal 3.8 V. This is rated component capacity, not a measured runtime result.18Maker product pagecdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/BuyBox-Elite-Battery-b00Read 8 October 2026Direct maker label image linked by original-equivalent Model 1797 replacement page. DYND01 lithium-polymer battery, 3.8 V, 2050 mAh rated.

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Battery energy

7.79Wh17Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-battery-for-xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rj9bfz0q5f5Read 8 October 2026Same DYND01 maker label states 7.79 Wh, agreeing exactly with 2050 mAh at the stated 3.8 V. No third-party replacement capacity is substituted.18Maker product pagecdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/image/microsoftcorp/BuyBox-Elite-Battery-b00Read 8 October 2026Direct label: 7.79 Wh rated. Pack component identity is DYND01.

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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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Up to 40 hours per charge

BRazer Wolverine V4 Pro

Hours (h)
27

Source3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026Current US product page states up to 27 hours. Exact US SKU table also states 27 Hours. Connection, rumble, polling rate and lighting settings are unpublished, so those cells remain unknown. Conflicting current UK FAQ 40-hour wording disagrees with its own 27-hour main section and is excluded from the US reference.

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.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

27h=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-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

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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

Included2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-elite-wireless-controller-series-2/8rsn7j6375ggRead 28 September 2026Charge inside or outside the carrying case with the included USB-C cable and charging dock4Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/charge-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Charging dock included. The Core controller does not include one, it comes with the Complete Component Pack

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Dock

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Play while charging

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026The controller can be plugged in indefinitely if you prefer to play with a wired connection13Reviewpcworld.com/article/398272/xbox-elite-controller-series-2-review-more-of-the-same-but-better.htmlRead 30 September 2026Review describes operation while left plugged into USB power.

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Battery indicator

LED3Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026Battery light on the face, battery icon on the console home screen and in the Xbox Accessories app4Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/charge-elite-series-2Read 28 September 202614Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3998556/Xbox-Elite-2-Series.htmlRead 30 September 2026Features front diagram labels a charging indicator. Host on-screen/app indicators are omitted because their sole original support source is unreadable.

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Wrap-around rubberized grip1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Textured TPU side grips1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 20262Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Maker launch explicitly states textured TPU side grips. Exact store calls this TPU Bottom Grip.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

User-replaceable parts

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Thumbstick caps, Rear buttons, Magnetic faceplate2Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/wolverine-v4-lineRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes toolless replaceable caps, four magnetic rear controls and removable magnetic faceplate. Stick sensor modules are not said to be user replaceable.

Software

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Companion app

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

Razer Synapse 4 / Xbox companion app1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact App Support cell lists Synapse 4 and Xbox app. Xbox app proper name is not specified by this cell.

App platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Xbox Accessories app available on Xbox consoles and Windows 10/11

Windows, Xbox Series X|S1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly provides desktop Synapse and Xbox companion customization. Mac, mobile and other app platforms remain unproved.

User firmware updates

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 202615Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents Xbox Accessories firmware updates on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.19Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11 updates use USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter via Xbox Accessories. Not Bluetooth. Controller firmware can also be updated on an Xbox console.

Yes5Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Razer_Wolverine_V4Read 8 October 2026Exact V4 entry public-index Firmware Update section says Razer Controller Setup app and Razer Synapse 4 can update controller firmware. No firmware version or old V3 procedure is imported.

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.

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Width156.7Height105.7Depth65mm(6.2 × 4.2 × 2.6 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact store Length 156.7, Width 105.7 and Height 65 mm are reordered into front-face width, height and front-to-back depth. Maker body axes and product photo establish orientation. ComputerBase erroneous 196 mm dimension is not used.

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.

345g(12.2 oz)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026345 g (+/- 15 g) with 4 paddles, faceted D-pad and standard thumbsticks attached

305g(10.8 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact production SKU table states 305 g for controller. This is maker body weight, not reviewer measurement. No cable, dongle, case or packaging mass is added.

Certifications

None of 1 known

FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, Carrying case, Set of 6 sticks: Standard (2), Classic (2), Tall (1), Wide Dome (1), Set of 4 paddles: Medium (2), Mini (2), Set of 2 D-pads: Standard, Faceted, Stick-adjustment tool, Charging dock, USB-C cable1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/get-to-know-elite-series-2Read 28 September 2026

Razer Wolverine V4 Pro, 2 x short convex spare thumbstick caps, 2 x tall concave spare thumbstick caps, Razer HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4 GHz USB-A dongle, USB-A to USB-C cable5Spec databasepcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Razer_Wolverine_V4Read 8 October 2026Exact V4 Pro public-index accessory list: controller, two short convex and two tall concave additional caps, HyperSpeed Wireless USB-A receiver and USB-A to USB-C cable. Fitted cap pair is part of the controller. Case is omitted because exact maker store says included but current Windows Central says none. No older-model case, documentation or charger is inferred.

Cables included

AMicrosoft Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C cable, braided	2.7432	1

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026Published as the included 9' USB-C cable (9 ft = 2.7432 m)

BRazer Wolverine V4 Pro

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A	2	1

Source1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026Exact Cable Length cell identifies one 2 m USB-C to USB-A cable. Published 6.5 ft is a rounded alternative, not converted.

Carrying case

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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.

1year7Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/07/xbox-elite-series-2-evolving-with-more-ways-to-playRead 28 September 2026Microsoft's 1-year limited warranty, US press release

1year3Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-proRead 8 October 2026US current product page explicitly displays one-year warranty. This is the maker US limited term, separate from statutory rights.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-21Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2Read 30 September 2026

www.razer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro1Maker product pagerazer.com/console-controllers/razer-wolverine-v4-pro/RZ06-06060100-R3U1Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.manualslib.com/manual/3998556/Xbox-Elite-2-Series.html14Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3998556/Xbox-Elite-2-Series.htmlRead 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer Getting Started booklet for Elite Series 2. Original Xbox support page requires JavaScript.

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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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