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Gain Control I f you want to get the edge on your unworthy opponents, and are truly a competitve C r If you're a PC gamer looking to make the transition to console, or simply an Xbox One gamer looking to customise, you should check out Razer’sWildcat Xbox One controller writes Alesha Kolbe.

shoulders and two removable triggers underneath, right at your fingertips, can make the difference between an Escort Drone and a Warthog, edging you closer to that ever-coveted nuke. But wait – there’s more. Adding to the appeal of the seemingly endless customisation available on the Wildcat, a built-in control panel gives you access to functions like chat muting and adjustable game volume, so you never have to take your hands off the controller. You may be thinking, “Oh, but it’s wired, that’s inconvenient”. Is it really? It’s detachable, and the cord itself is a whopping 3m in length, so you could (probably) sit in your kitchen and still be

gamer at heart, you'll want to take a look at Razer's latest venture into the customisable controller market. The Wildcat is, at its core, hardware designed with eSports pros in mind, making it your go-to for console competitiveness. With over 10 years of experience in gaming, the tech company are all about products designed by gamers, for gamers, so they know exactly how important customisation is to their community. Their first venture into the Xbox One controller market is no exception. The Razer Wildcat is your best shot at getting into the pro league on Xbox One. Designed specifically with tournaments in mind, the controller sits as comfortably in your hand as a can of Mother, and is great whether you’ve pitched a tent for an all-nighter or you’re just jumping on for a few games of ranked Rocket League . And that’s just how it feels to hold. It looks gorgeous, with Razer’s trademark green seamlessly slinking into the design. Shaped almost exactly the same as your base model Xbox One controller, you won’t have to retrain muscle memory for new layouts, and can simply pick up and play – but with a lot more style. As if its beauty and its grace weren’t enough to win you over, the Wildcat includes four additional, mappable buttons to really give you that unfair advantage over the competition. Two bumpers on the controller’s

pwning people in SMITE . Having a cord attached also means it won’t run out of battery or randomly disconnect, so there’s no more blaming that for your losses either. Razer’s Wildcat is perfect for any fans of Razer looking to get the upper hand over the enemy. Game on.

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