By Michael Higham on May 25, 2017 12:15 am
The Razer Raiju PS4 Controller
The Razer Raiju PS4 Controller
The Razer Raiju is one of the few pro-grade controllers for the PlayStation 4, and it's officially licensed by Sony. Two triggers are located on the back and two extra bumpers are on the top, for a total of four inputs that can be easily mapped to act as any other button. The analog sticks have removable rubber grips, the L2/R2 triggers have optional stops, and L1/R1 are physically larger than their DualShock 4 counterparts. Take note that the Raiju is not wireless and must be plugged into PS4 via USB. Many of the Raiju's other features are covered in the following slides. The catch is that the Raiju is currently only available in Sony EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) markets, so anyone in the US will have to find a way to import it. It retails for £150 GBP, which converts to about $195 USD, so you'll be paying a pretty penny either way.
What's In The Box?
What's In The Box?
The Raiju comes with a semi-hard canvas case, similar to the Xbox One Elite. There's also has a pouch to store its USB cable and screwdriver for the extra triggers.
Razer Raiju's Body
Razer Raiju's Body
The controller's body is noticeably bulky and much heftier than the DualShock 4, but this can be an upside. It's suitable for users who have bigger hands or want more to hold on to. The Raiju itself weighs about 10 ounces or 12.3 ounces with the cable included. For reference, the DualShock 4 weighs 7.4 ounces.
USB Port
USB Port
One downside of the Raiju is the fact that its USB port has notches around it to fit the packaged USB cable. A USB cable with a low-profile housing could fit in here, but if you happen to misplace this particular cable, you'd be out of luck. As we mentioned earlier, this controller is not wireless. It only works through a wired connection.
Face Buttons
Face Buttons
X, Square, Circle, and Triangle feel just like mouse clicks. These buttons have a much shorter throw than the DualShock 4, and there's distinct tactile feedback with each press. While it takes time to adjust, the face buttons are more responsive on the Raiju.
D-Pad
D-Pad
The directional pad on the Raiju feels stiff and takes a considerable amount of force to press. Although it feels tactile, we wouldn't recommend using it in games that heavily rely on the D-pad.
Analog Sticks
Analog Sticks
A definite highlight of the Raiju is the smoothness of the analog sticks. Going back to the DualShock 4, the stiffness of the sticks was more apparent and precise movements were a bit more difficult. Blue rubber grips come attached to the sticks, which we recommend keeping on since they prevented our thumbs from slipping off.
On The Fly Button Programming And Audio Control
On The Fly Button Programming And Audio Control
Below the analog sticks are four functional buttons for programming the controller's extra buttons and adjusting audio. The left-most button initiates programming sequence and the left-middle button swaps between two profiles. A mic mute and volume control button are on the right.
Behind The Controller
Behind The Controller
Rubberized grips cover most of the surface on the controller's handles and work well to prevent slipping. Here, we can see the two additional triggers behind the controller, labeled M3 and M4. The two sliders next to the L2/R2 are also visible. If you push them outward, the triggers will have a shorter throw.
Triggers
Triggers
L1/R1 bumpers have more surface area and a tactile feel, and are much easier to press as a result. L2/R2 triggers require a consistent amount of force to pull; the DualShock 4 triggers feel squishy by comparison. Here, we can also see the two extra programmable bumpers labeled M1 and M2.
Programmable Triggers
Programmable Triggers
A closer look at the extra triggers shows off their grooves. These felt similar to clicking a mouse button with its short throw and tactile feedback. The extra bumpers up top also have a mouse-like click when you press down on them.
Removing Triggers
Removing Triggers
If you don't need the additional triggers or feel like they get in the way for certain games, you can remove them with the packaged star-patterned screwdriver.
How The Extra Buttons Feel
How The Extra Buttons Feel
Both the bumpers and triggers were very easy to program and use in games. They came in handy for jumping, reloading, and melee attacks in first-person shooters and dodging in third-person action games.
Overall Impressions
Overall Impressions
The Razer Raiju definitely has significant advantages over the standard DualShock 4. Triggers are easier to pull, analog sticks feel smoother, and the face buttons are satisfyingly tactile. Grips around the controller and on the sticks make the Raiju feel great and easier to handle. Its overall heft and weight may be a boon to some and burden to others. However, its limited availability and heavy price tag may prove to be cost prohibitive for most.
By Mat Elfring on May 24, 2017 09:28 pm
The latest trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming has arrived, and you can watch it here. The video offered more insight into the film, including some new gadgets for Peter Parker's Spider-Man costume. Here's what we learned about the July 7 film. In addition, you can check out the new poster for the film, which is filled with floating heads.
The trailer opens with Parker (Tom Holland) putting on the costume, and as he finishes, it lights up and says, "Good evening, Peter." If you remember, the suit he is wearing was given to him by Tony Stark in Captain America: Civil War, so or course, there's some Stark tech built into it.
The AI assistant continues: "You have 576 possible web shooter combinations." We have a POV shot of Parker looking at his hands, and it's a lot like what Stark sees out of his Iron Man helmet. There is a lot of information being presented that supposedly will help Parker fight crime.
Spider-Man stops a bank robbery, with criminals wearing cheap-looking Avengers masks. These aren't your typical run-of-the-mill criminals though--they have advanced weaponry.
One of the robbers shoots Spider-Man causing Parker to be stuck in mid-air. "This feels so strange," he shouts during the battle. As we learned in previous trailers, Vulture says, "The world's changing, boys. It's time we changed too." This is the moment in the film where Vulture's crew revealed their high tech weapons.
Again, there is a scene showing off the advanced technology in Spider-Man's suit. While he is chasing down a white van, Vulture (Michael Keaton) grabs him and flies into the sky, only to drop him. Spider-Man's suit deploys a parachute as soon as Vulture lets him go.
A lot of the shots of Vulture have been mid-action, but this trailer gave the audience a nice shot of his costume.
Donald Glover's character has still not been revealed for the film. We've seen him in past trailers standing next to someone firing advanced weaponry. However, this is the first time we've seen him and Spider-Man in the same scene. He tells Parker, "You gotta get better at this part of the job." This could the refer to Spider-Man taking him down as an arms dealer, or is Glover's character working with Spider-Man and giving him some advice?
Spider-Man says to Glover's character, "I don't understand. I'm intimidating." Because of the way Parker says that line and his posture, it seems like the two are working together. However, Glover's role is still unclear. Many fans are speculating he's either Tinkerer--a genius engineer--or Prowler--a criminal inventor who eventually became one of the good guys.
Michelle (Zendaya) says to Parker, "Where are you going? What are you hiding, Peter? Just kidding. I don't care. Bye." It may seem like a one-off joke, but it's apparent Parker's closest friend, Ned Leeds (Jacob Batalon) knows about his secret. Could other people be catching on?
Towards the end of the trailer, there is a quick shot of Iron Man and Spider-Man traversing New York City together.
Leeds looks at the programming for the Spider-Man suit and finds there a number of other functions. They are all disabled by the "Training Wheels Protocol."
"I'm sick of Mr. Stark treating me like a kid," Parker says to Leeds as he jumps on a bed.
In addition, an international trailer was released--which you can watch here--and it opens from Spider-Man's perspective during the Avengers battle in Civil War. Spider-Man is really excited and acts like a total fanboy.
There is s selfie shot of Spider-Man during the battle, and Ant-Man grows behind him.
Before he became Vulture, Adrian Toomes was cleaning up after the Avengers battle in the first film. Essentially, he worked for the comic equivalent of Damage Control--the team that repaired the city after major battles. He got fed up and somehow, this led him to a life of crime.
Later, Vulture explains that his crew has been operating for eight years without any trouble, until Spider-Man came along. He also explains that he plans to rob a plane with Avengers weaponry. Earlier in the trailer, we see him holding an Iron Man faceplate.
"We're gonna put them out of business. We're gonna take everything they got," he says. There's a shot of Vulture in front of the Avengers tower. This leads to the battle we saw in earlier trailers where Spider-Man--in a homemade suit--is fighting Vulture on top of a plane over NYC. Spider-Man: Homecoming hits theaters on July 7.
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