Razer launched the Raiju V3 Pro controller on September 1, priced at €209.99, while Microsoft revealed six titles joining Xbox Game Pass throughout September 2026. The announcements arrive as the subscription service prepares to remove ten games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Dead Cells, on September 15.
Razer Raiju V3 Pro Features and Price
The Raiju V3 Pro targets PlayStation 5 and PC players seeking tournament-grade hardware. The controller includes TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) analog sticks, marketed as offering higher precision and durability compared to standard potentiometer sticks. Six remappable buttons allow users to customize controls for specific game genres or competitive scenarios. Razer positions the device as the successor to the Raiju Ultimate, adding refined ergonomics and improved trigger response. The €209.99 price point places it above standard DualSense pricing but below custom arcade-style controllers from specialty manufacturers.
Xbox Game Pass September Arrivals
Microsoft confirmed the following titles for September 2026: Speedrunners 2: King of Speed arrives September 3, followed by Dice a Million on September 4. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War joins the service September 8, a notable addition given the franchise's typically standalone pricing. The Royal Writ and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage launch September 10, with RuneScape: Dragonwilds arriving September 15. The lineup spans multiplayer racing, party games, first-person shooters, and fighting genres, continuing Microsoft's strategy of offering diverse catalog breadth.
Departures and Service Changes
On September 15, ten games exit Xbox Game Pass. Notable removals include Cyberpunk 2077, Dead Cells, and titles from smaller indie publishers. Microsoft has not announced replacements for departing content beyond confirmed arrivals. Subscribers seeking to continue playing departing titles must purchase them separately or rely on other subscription tiers. The timing coincides with RuneScape: Dragonwilds joining the service, potentially drawing players interested in RPG content following Cyberpunk 2077's removal.
The simultaneous hardware and software announcements reflect ongoing competition for gaming consumer spending. Controller manufacturers target high-margin accessories at competitive players, while subscription services compete through catalog volume and exclusive day-one additions.
The emphasis on TMR sticks in the Raiju V3 Pro's marketing signals a deliberate move away from the industry-standard Hall Effect sensors, which use electromagnetic fields to prevent stick drift. TMR technology, while less common in consumer gaming, is lauded in professional and industrial applications for its exceptional sensitivity and resilience. By adopting it, Razer is betting that competitive gamers will prioritize the theoretical precision and longevity of TMR over the proven, widespread adoption of Hall Effect systems. This positions the Raiju V3 Pro not just as an upgrade, but as a statement of technological ambition, potentially carving out a niche against rivals like Sony's DualSense Edge and Scuf's offerings, which primarily feature Hall Effect or traditional potentiometer alternatives.
