Razer has released a rather interesting new PlayStation 4 controller dubbed the Razer Raion. It's designed to bridge the gap between arcade stick and DualShock 4, with six large face buttons (two of which are mapped to L1 and R1) and a responsive 8-way directional pad.
Without any analog sticks, it's clear that the Raion is aimed at those who enjoy fighting games. Much like you would with an arcade stick, you can position your right hand above the controller in order to hit multiple buttons with multiple fingers in quick succession. Or you can just hold it like a regular pad depending on your preference.
The Raion's priced at $99/£99. It's out across Europe right now, and it's coming "soon" to North America.
Has the Razer Raion piqued your curiosity? Don't drop any combos in the comments section below.
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It's only taken 25 years to catch up with the Megadrive 😂
looks pretty similar to the last MadCatz FightPad Pro (latterly the DragonSlay FightPad Elite). But probably better
It's probably going to break easily, their stuff isn't built to last.
Pretty unique, I usually use my Arcade stick for fighting games but this looks kinda cool. Will there be a review for this?
I wish I could use my M30 on the PS4. It makes 2D games play so nicely on PC/Switch with the rolling d-pad. It's styled after a Saturn controller, of course, because Sega made the absolute best controllers for 2D and fighting games.
@KALofKRYPTON Weird it's so expensive! I bought a new madcatz one off of ebay for £15 a few years back but it's since been replaced by an actual arcade stick anyway!
@shonenjump86 We can try and get a review done if people think it'd be useful.
@ralphdibny
Razer are generally a pricey brand - but they do use good parts - probably a good deal better than a standard MC offering.
@Ralizah isn't there a generic 2.4 gHz USB receiver for the 8Bitdo controllers? It'd probably work...
@KALofKRYPTON Would it? Because, so far, I've been unable to get any non-PS4 controllers to work with my PS4.
@Dan_ozzzy189 - Agreed, Razer's pc stuff is fairly decent but their console gear has the lifespan of a fruit fly. Customer service is a foreign concept to them also.
@Ralizah Hmmm... Maybe no then. Have you tried connecting via USB with a ds4 connected at the same time?
It’s too late to buy any additional ps4 controllers, it’s better to wait for ps5.
@ShogunRok Cool, I definitely would read it if a review showed up.
@Ralizah you can totally use your M30 on a PS4 with the 8Bitdo Retro Receiver wirelessly or without that wired. Google it for yourself .
Everytime I see "cross between stick and pad", stuff like this comes to mind-
@NevG Oh, nice. I actually have a retro receiver! Hopefully I can get that set up.
Thanks.
So it's the Hori Fighting Commander but more expensive and doesn't also work with a PS3 or have native X-Input support. Sounds great!
Oh, it’s like a fight pad indeed ! I have some from the ps3 era ...
Free advice: don't buy any Razer products. I made the mistake of buying Razer PS4 controllers on two separate occasions and both times have been an absolute nightmare.
For the first controller the USB cable snapped at the connection but since Razer made a proprietary connection on the controller I had to get a new cable from Razer specifically...but when I contacted their customer support I was told that the cables aren't sold separately. Ok so I got a bricked controller. £150 down the toilet.
I then made a second mistake and got the Razer Raiju a year later. At first I was happy with the controller but over time I noticed that certain menu items on FIFA wouldn't trigger. Hooked it up to a PC to check the analog calibration and the left stick does not track fully between left and down. Another bricked controller, this time £200 down the toilet.
Will never again buy anything from Razer.
@Ralizah you're welcome!
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