CES 2026 is in full swing, and Razer is cutting deep with interesting and wacky technology as always (outside the AI stuff). My favorite one, however, being rather simple: a controller. That’s right, Razer is launching the new Wolverine V3 controller, and unlike its predecessors, it’s equipped with Bluetooth, and not just any Bluetooth. Razer claims that the Wolverine V3 is the fastest wireless gaming controller out there.
That’s mighty impressive, but here comes the weird: The Wolverine V3 is actually designed specifically for LG Smart TVs. As a lover of a good LG OLED TV, I couldn’t help but be intrigued. Although, what about this controller is better suited for a TV than its competition? Let’s get into it.
The Wolverine V3 is the fastest wireless controller… and a TV remote
Yes, the reason why the Wolverine V3 is marketed for TVs, specifically in partnership with LG Smart TVs, is that it doubles as a TV remote. The TV controls are actually integrated into the d-pad, at least the core functions, like power, volume, and forward. Meanwhile, the center face buttons seem to operate as the play and backward functions. Since it is a Razer controller, it may be possible to remap these buttons, but we don’t know for sure.
Unfortunately, the compatibility of the Wolverine V3 is only limited to LG Smart TVs, so its marketing may cater to a very niche audience. Not to mention that select 2025 LG OLED TV models are the only ones to support 4K 120Hz HDR with Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming platform. Those with deep pockets will be able to take full advantage of what the Wolverine V3 is designed for.
However, I’m not a cloud gamer, and I’m still excited about the Wolverine V3. That’s because of the Razer Kishi Ultra. This device is the most comfortable mobile gaming controller I’ve ever used. The form factor is everything I wanted from the Nintendo Switch 2 when it couldn’t deliver. The Razer Kishi Ultra features full ergonomic grips, satisfyingly clicky buttons, Hall Effect triggers, and haptic feedback.
One of the biggest issues with handheld gaming controllers is that the grips and analog sticks are too short, so it makes FPS shooters especially difficult to navigate, but the Razer Kishi Ultra solved that issue. It’s also got customizable RGB lights, but I’m not crazy about that. The point is that the Kishi Ultra is quality stuff, which may be weird to say after some of Razer’s gaming laptops suffered a series of issues in 2025.
Meanwhile, the Wolverine V2 fell apart from jump by being a wired controller, but the Wolverine V3 being the fastest wireless controller skyrockets its potential. I can see this controller being a daily driver for PC gamers. However, there isn’t any info on pricing or availability just yet, and unfortunately, since Razer is a premium gaming brand, it’s more likely to set your wallet on fire than ask you for spare change. If the Wolverine V3 is as comfortable as the Kishi Ultra, as fast as it claims to be, and relatively affordable, it might be the next controller I buy.
The Wolverine V3 also features two back buttons, which is useful, but it mostly just looks like an Xbox controller. That’s not a bad thing per se. There are some glossy strips around the grips that look like light bars, which is exactly where they were placed on the Kishi Ultra. I imagine that’ll drain the heck out of the battery, which hasn’t been officially rated, either.
I don’t think that the Wolverine V3 is going to revolutionize comfort compared with a traditional Xbox controller, but I hope that there’s more to the controller than its speed. I do wonder, though, how much of a difference is its speed going to make?
Razer rates the latency of the Wolverine V3 at 3 milliseconds. On Bluetooth, the Xbox controller tested at 12~13ms and the PS5 DualSense controller tested at 9~14ms. That’s a significant increase in speed, but it’s still unclear how noticeable that’ll feel while gaming on PC. You also need to keep in mind the latency of your display because if it doesn’t match, it might not make a difference at all.
As far as the cloud gaming portion on Smart TVs, I don’t know if buying the fastest wireless controller will fix the issues people have with lag. The delay you get while cloud gaming will highly depend on your internet connection, and even if you have the best, you’ll still experience some latency. It’s unclear how much the Razer Wolverine V3 will impact that experience, however. We won’t know until we get this bad boy in our hands.
For now, keep an eye out for more exciting news coming out of CES 2026.
