Razer Launches Wildcat Xbox One Controller And Upgraded Nabu Smartband
Razer announced at PAX a new version of the Nabu smartband along with the Razer Wildcat controller for the Xbox One. The Nabu smartband can track your steps, display notifications, and share with other Nabu bands. Razer has redesigned the band based including moving the interaction button to make it more accessible. The OLED display is still a single color, low resolution, but the trade-off is up to six days of battery life.
Razer is also promoting a new companion app for the Nabu and Nabu X with a new, cleaner UI than the outgoing app. Current Nabu X owners can get the app at www.razerzone.com/nabu-x.
The new Nabu will be available for pre-order on September 15th for $99.99 USD.
The new Wildcat controller for Xbox One is 20% lighter than other tournament grade controllers, according to Razer. It has four mult-function buttons added, and gamers can re-bind any button on the controller.
The analog stick is made of high carbon steel for durability, and the triggers are aircraft-grade aluminum. The Wildcat has the following features listed:
- 2 shoulder Hyperesponse Multi-Function bumpers
- 2 removable Hyperesponse Multi-Function triggers
- 4 Hyperesponse ABXY action buttons
- 4 button Quick Control Panel
- Optional trigger stops for rapid fire
- 3.5 mm audio port for stereo audio output and microphone input
- Optional rubber palm grips
- Optional analog stick grip caps
- Carrying case
- Detachable 3 m / 10 ft. lightweight braided fiber cable with Micro-USB connector
- Approximate size : 106 mm / 4.17 in. (Length) x 156 mm / 6.14 in. (Width) x 66 mm / 2.60 in. (Height)
- Approximate weight (without cable) : 260 g / 0.57 lbs
The controller will be available starting in October for $149.99