TL;DR
Razer introduced the Wolverine V3 BT at CES 2026, a TV-focused gamepad that uses ultra-low latency Bluetooth to achieve a claimed sub-3ms response time. The controller adds TMR analog sticks and living-room features but reaches its lowest latency only with compatible LG TVs running webOS 25.
What happened
At CES 2026 Razer revealed the Wolverine V3 BT, a controller intended primarily for television gaming. The company says the pad is the first game controller to support an ultra-low latency Bluetooth mode that can deliver under 3 milliseconds of latency, and the accessory is the inaugural product in LG’s "Designed for LG Gaming Portal" program. That ultra-low latency capability is limited to use with compatible LG TVs running webOS 25; the controller will function as a standard Bluetooth gamepad with other devices but without the sub-3ms benefit. Physically, the Wolverine V3 BT resembles Razer’s Wolverine V3 Pro but swaps some features: it offers two programmable rear paddles instead of four, omits hair-trigger locks and extra shoulder buttons, and adds TV-centric touches such as a built-in microphone and TV controls on the D-pad. The controller also replaces the previous Hall effect sticks with TMR sticks, which Razer says should improve precision and power efficiency. Pricing and availability have not been finalized.
Why it matters
- Ultra-low latency Bluetooth could reduce input lag for console-style gaming on TVs when paired with supported LG sets.
- An official partnership with LG positions the controller for living-room use and integration with TV gaming features.
- TMR analogue sticks promise greater precision and lower power draw compared with some earlier stick technologies.
- Design changes prioritize TV usability and simplicity, trading some advanced pro features for living-room-friendly controls.
Key facts
- Announced at CES 2026.
- Razer calls it the first gamepad to use ultra-low latency Bluetooth with a sub-3ms response claim.
- The sub-3ms Bluetooth mode only works with compatible LG TVs running webOS 25.
- It functions as a universal Bluetooth controller on other devices but will not attain the ultra-low latency outside compatible LG TVs.
- The Wolverine V3 BT includes a built-in microphone and TV controls mapped to the D-pad.
- Compared with the Wolverine V3 Pro, it removes hair-trigger lockouts and extra shoulder buttons.
- The controller has two customizable rear paddle buttons rather than the four found on some previous Razer pads.
- Razer switched from Hall effect sticks to TMR (tunneling magnetoresistance) sticks for improved precision and lower power usage, per Razer.
- This is the first accessory launched under LG’s "Designed for LG Gaming Portal" program.
- Pricing and availability are not yet finalized.
What to watch next
- Final pricing and launch date for the Wolverine V3 BT — not confirmed in the source.
- Independent latency measurements and real-world performance on compatible LG TVs versus other devices — not confirmed in the source.
- Which LG TV models and regions will receive webOS 25 support and therefore access to the ultra-low latency mode — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- TMR sticks: Analog joystick sensors using tunneling magnetoresistance; intended to detect stick position with magnetic sensing, often cited for precision and reduced power draw.
- Hall effect sticks: Joystick sensors that use Hall effect magnetic sensing to report position, commonly used to prevent analog stick drift.
- Ultra-low latency Bluetooth: A Bluetooth connection mode optimized to minimize input-to-action delay, reducing perceived lag between controller input and on-screen response.
- webOS 25: A version of LG’s television operating system; in this context it is the platform required for the controller’s ultra-low latency Bluetooth mode to be enabled.
Reader FAQ
Will the Wolverine V3 BT reach sub-3ms latency with any device?
No. The controller’s sub-3ms ultra-low latency Bluetooth mode only operates with compatible LG TVs running webOS 25; with other devices it functions as a standard Bluetooth controller.
How does the Wolverine V3 BT differ from the V3 Pro?
It keeps a similar look but removes hair-trigger lockouts and extra shoulder buttons, reduces rear paddles to two programmable buttons, adds a built-in mic and TV controls, and swaps Hall effect sticks for TMR sticks.
Are price and release timing known?
Not confirmed in the source.
Will the controller work with non-LG TVs and other platforms?
Yes, it will operate as a universal Bluetooth gamepad with devices that support Bluetooth controllers, although it will not achieve the advertised ultra-low latency on non-compatible devices.
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