ASUS’ new Xbox controller has a tiny, customizable OLED display screen | Engadget

ASUS’ fondness for sticking small screens on gadgets now extends to gamepads. As a part of its many gaming {hardware} introductions at CES, the corporate has unveiled a ROG Raikiri Pro controller with a built-in, customizable OLED display screen. The 1.3-inch show on the Xbox- and Windows-ready peripheral can present helpful data just like the charging standing, microphone mute and the energetic profile, however it’s also possible to use it for purely beauty animations, photographs and textual content. No one will overlook that it is your controller, then.

This can be the primary licensed Xbox controller to supply “tri-mode” connections. You can use Bluetooth, RF or USB-C. You’ll solely get to make use of the wi-fi performance with a PC (ASUS solely promises Xbox assist by means of USB), however that is nonetheless useful if you would like flexibility in the way you connect with your gaming machines. Even the audio is barely extreme, because the Raikiri Pro consists of an ESS DAC to spice up audio from the three.5mm headset jack.

The gamepad unsurprisingly presents intensive controls. Beyond the acquainted Xbox format, you’ll be able to program 4 rear buttons for hotkeys, sensitivity toggles and related instructions. Top buttons allow you to change profiles mid-play, and set off locks can restrict the quantity of journey. An app additionally presents management over lifeless zones, vibrations and different finer factors.

ASUS hasn’t talked about pricing, however you’ll be able to anticipate the Raikiri Pro to ship someday within the first quarter of the 12 months. This is not the primary controller with a show (whats up, Dreamcast followers) and even the primary with OLED (Hyperkin’s Xbox “Duke” revival had that). However, the expertise may assist it stand out in a crowded discipline the place modular designs, wild colours and further buttons are comparatively commonplace.