Asus has begun teasing a new addition to its Republic of Gamers controller lineup, hinting at a device that could arrive as the Raikiri II Pro. The official ROG Weibo account posted a brief teaser video pointing to a summer launch, just under a year after the company unveiled the wireless Raikiri II at Gamescom 2025 for Xbox and Windows PC.
A familiar layout with textured detailing
While the teaser deliberately obscures the full silhouette, close-up shots reveal textured grips carrying a repeating “ROG” motif across the handle surfaces. This design choice echoes elements seen in earlier Republic of Gamers peripherals and suggests a focus on grip comfort during extended play.
Display hints at 8,000 Hz polling rate
The most prominent clue in the video is an integrated screen – a feature previously used on the original ROG Raikiri Pro for PC. This time, however, the display prominently shows the number “8000,” strongly pointing to an 8,000 Hz polling rate. That would mark a significant step up from the 1,000 Hz polling rate on the current Raikiri II (priced at $149.99) and the 250 Hz rate of the 2023 Raikiri Pro.
Competitive landscape and expected features
An 8,000 Hz polling rate would place the controller in direct competition with models such as the GameSir Tarantula 8K PC and the GameSir G7 Pro 8K series, which includes the Aimlabs Edition and the Royal2 Signature Edition. Beyond the polling speed, the industry has moved toward magnetic sensor modules adjustable triggers and remappable rear inputs, and all three are widely expected to appear on the upcoming ROG device.
The teaser does not yet confirm Xbox compatibility or provide a specific release date, though Asus typically moves quickly from social-media teasers to formal announcements. More details are likely to surface in the coming weeks.
Source: m.weibo.cn