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CES 2023: Asus ROG Raikiri Pro controller with 1.3-inch OLED display, tri-mode connectivity debut


Asus unveiled its latest ROG Raikiri series gaming controllers for PC and Xbox consoles at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. After introducing additional displays in laptops and electronics Republic of Gamers (ROG) series smartphones, Asus has now added an OLED display to its latest Raikiri controller. The ROG Raikiri lineup includes two controllers, the standard Asus ROG Raikiri controller offering wired connectivity and the premium ROG Raikiri Pro controller offering wireless connectivity and a 1.3-inch OLED display. Announced alongside a range of Asus laptops and ROG-branded hardware at the ongoing CES 2023 in Las Vegas, the ROG Raikiri series controller will be available in the first quarter of this year. Asus, however, has not revealed any pricing details for the products.

Asus ROG Raikiri Controller Specifications

The asus The ROG Raikiri controller is the standard model and only offers a wired connection. Hopefully it will be the more affordable one whenever pricing for the controller is announced. The controller is intended to provide the basics with two additional buttons on the rear, both of which are programmable using Asus’ Armory Crate software.

The rear buttons can also be programmed to adjust the joystick connection. There are selectable triggers on the rear with adjustable ranges and customizable dead zones (via the app). While its design looks a lot like the higher-end Raikiri Pro controller, it instead offers a cross-patterned four-way D-pad and borrows the built-in ESS Dac and 3.5mm headphone jack. mm from the pro version. The ROG the controller also features an Asus RGB Aura light that can be customized using the app. Like the Raikiri Pro, the standard model connects to both Xbox console and PC.

Asus ROG Raikiri Pro Controller Specifications

Asus ROG Raikiri Pro controller, also announced at CES 2023, may not be the first controller to offer a viewable display, but it is the first to offer tri-mode connectivity. This means that the ROG Raikiri Pro controller can connect via a wired USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5 and also via 2.4GHz RF. While the three modes work primarily for PC, the controller also connects to the Xbox console via a wired route.

Asus also claims that their wireless connectivity options are packed in adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) technology to minimize interference from other Bluetooth devices while gaming. While the controller looks similar to the standard ROG Raikiri controller, it has a better 8-way D-pad and four additional buttons on the back that are customizable using the Armory Crate software.

Unlike the standard model, there is a 1.3-inch OLED screen, which feels very similar to the screen on Asus’ high-end model ROG Phone 6 Pro. The mini display can be personalized to display custom images, animations or text using the Armory Crate software. Since it’s not touch sensitive, Asus has provided two physical buttons at the top of the screen to switch between device profiles (during gaming) and more. And as with everything Asus, even these two buttons are programmable via the Armory Crate software.

Asus’ Raikiri Pro isn’t the first game controller to offer a built-in display. Recent leaks have also revealed that Microsoft interested in ideas. However, according to a report from GizChinathe screen seems to be much larger than Asus’ 1.3-inch OLED panel and is roughly the same size sony PlayStationDualShock 4 controller touchpad.


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