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ASUS ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

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ROG Raikiri II Xbox Wireless Controller

Released December 2025.5Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/asus-brings-first-xbox-certified-wireless-third-party-controller-to-xboxRead 14 October 2026Reproduces the ASUS press release dated December 10, 2025 (City of Industry, CA) announcing U.S. retail availability at Best Buy. TechRadar also says it launched on December 10, 2025. An earlier European listing is reported for late November 2025. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
Gamepad
Platforms
Windows, Xbox Series X|S
Stick sensor
TMR
Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth

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At a glance

  • Battery life

    50h

    Higher than all other controllers.

  • Button latency wired (measured, highest average)

    2.38ms

    Lower than 85% of other controllers. Lower is better.

  • Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)

    4.21ms

    Lower than 84% of other controllers. Lower is better.

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

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.
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
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.
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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".
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
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.
Form factor
Gamepad1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026
Stick layout
Offset11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Joystick positioning: Asymmetric", which is the Xbox offset layout.
Face button labels
Xbox11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Button 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.

Compatibility

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.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnection
WindowsUSB (wired)
Windows2.4 GHz
WindowsBluetooth
Xbox Series X|SUSB (wired)
Xbox Series X|S2.4 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.
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.
Input modes
XInput11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026All stored tests run in XInput.
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).
Native Steam Input support
Not available
Wakes the supported console
Not available
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026
Controller 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.
Wireless receiver
Included1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026A 2.4GHz dongle is included.
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
Not available
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
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controller/specRead 14 October 2026The cable is described as detachable.
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".
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".
Claimed polling rate by connection
ConnectionPlatformPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)Windows1,000
2.4 GHzWindows1,000
USB (wired)Xbox Series X|S250
2.4 GHzXbox Series X|S250
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.
Polling rate wired
1,000Hz
Polling rate wireless
1,000Hz
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

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.
Stick module name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
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.
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.
Adjustable stick tension
No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026Community spec list, marked verified: "Stick tension: No".
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Not available
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.
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Stick calibration
App3Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1056259Read 14 October 2026Gear Link Calibration page calibrates the joysticks and the triggers.

Triggers

Trigger sensor
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.
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
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.
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.
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.
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
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".
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.
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

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".
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Micro switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Bumpers use micro-switches.
D-pad
Not available
D-pad switches
Micro switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026The D-pad uses micro-switches.
Rear grip buttons or paddles
41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026"four micro-switch buttons" on the rear, programmable.
Rear grip input type
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.
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
Not available
Additional remappable buttons
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.
On-controller remapping
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.
Custom onboard profiles
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.
Profile switch control
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.
Turbo
Not available
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.
Share or capture button
Not available

Feedback

Rumble
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.
Rumble motor type
Not available
Rumble motors in grips
Not available
Trigger rumble motors
Not available
Adjustable rumble
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Gear Link can fine-tune vibration strength.

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Gyroscope function: No".
Combined motion sensor axes
Not available
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
Not available
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"NFC support: No".
IR camera
Not available
Built-in display
No11Measurementgamepadla.com/rog-raikiri-ii.htmlRead 14 October 2026"Display: No".
Light bar
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.
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.

Measured

Measured input latency
ConnectionInputAverage (ms)Min (ms)Max (ms)Jitter (ms)Polling rate (Hz)Tested on
USB (wired)Button2.381.73.340.34999Windows
USB (wired)Stick10.969.9812.560.54999Windows
2.4 GHzButton4.213.376.150.58994.04Windows
2.4 GHzStick13.5912.1215.790.82994.04Windows
BluetoothButton14.067.621.493.08133.23Windows
BluetoothStick23.2817.1329.583.04133.23Windows
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.
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
2.38ms
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
4.21ms
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
14.06ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
10.96ms
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
13.59ms
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
23.28ms
Measured stick tests
StickInner dead zoneCircularity errorResolution stepsCentring error
Left0%0.1%4,0005.2%
Right0%0.1%4,0004.4%
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%.
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
0%
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
0.1%
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
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.

Audio

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).
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.
Speaker
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Microphone mute control
Not available
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

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.
Batteries
Not available
Batteries included
Yes8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00718292.htmlRead 14 October 2026The controller is wireless with a lithium-ion battery fitted.
Battery capacity
Not available
Battery energy
Not available
Claimed battery life
ConnectionRumbleLightingHours (h)
2.4 GHzNoNo50
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.
Longest claimed battery life
50h
Charging connector
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.
Full charge time (claimed)
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".
Dock
Charging stand1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Maker wording: charging stand with feet.
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.
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.

Build

Shell material
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".
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Joystick caps1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-raikiri-ii-xbox-wireless-controllerRead 14 October 2026Two detachable joystick caps.

Software

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.
App platforms
Not available
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.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
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.
Weight (claimed)
Not available

Certifications

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FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Not available

In the box

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.
Cables included
TypeLength (m)Count
USB Type-A to Type-C2.51
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.
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.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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