Asus Teases ROG Xbox Controller Launch at Gamescom 2025

Key Takeaways

1. Asus is set to unveil a new ROG controller for Xbox and PC at Gamescom 2025.
2. The teaser video confirms the new controller will have a centrally placed Xbox button for compatibility.
3. It’s unclear whether the controller will be wired like the ROG Raikiri or wireless like the Raikiri Pro.
4. Features include a glowing ROG logo, an audio jack, and four back buttons.
5. The controller will be launched during Gamescom 2025, with a press event on August 19.

It’s been over two years since Asus introduced the ROG Raikiri and Raikiri Pro controllers designed for Xbox consoles and PCs. Recently, the company has hinted at a new controller that it intends to unveil at Gamescom 2025.

Teaser Video Insights

The news came through a YouTube Shorts clip, which revealed some exciting aspects of the forthcoming controller. The video indicates that the fresh ROG controller will feature an Xbox button centrally placed, confirming compatibility with Xbox systems.

Wired or Wireless?

However, it’s still unclear if this will be a wired controller like the ROG Raikiri or a wireless version similar to the Raikiri Pro. Even if the new controller is wireless, it might not have the same wireless capabilities as the Raikiri Pro, which connects to Xbox consoles solely via USB cable.

Nonetheless, given that other third-party controllers, including the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode Controller – Rare 40th Anniversary Edition (priced at $89.99 on Amazon) and the GameSir G7 Pro Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition, can connect to Xbox consoles wirelessly, Asus may very well be in a position to launch a wireless option for Xbox.

Features and Launch Date

The teaser also reveals that the controller features a glowing ROG logo when it’s turned on. Additionally, it is equipped with an audio jack and four back buttons, similar to those found on the ROG Raikiri Pro.

Asus has confirmed that the controller will be launched at Gamescom 2025, which kicks off on August 20 and continues until August 24. Furthermore, the company will host a press event on August 19 to showcase new products, likely including this upcoming controller. On top of that, Asus has mentioned that there will be a detailed presentation on the ROG Xbox Ally on August 20.

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