- Razer and LG unveiled a Smart TV focused controller at CES 2026
- The Wolverine V3 Bluetooth is designed for LG Gaming Portal and cloud gaming
- LG claims sub three millisecond wireless response time
- Price and release timing have not yet been announced
At CES 2026, Razer and LG quietly made one of the more meaningful gaming announcements of the show.
Instead of chasing spectacle, the two companies focused on a practical problem many players face today. How do you make cloud gaming on a Smart TV feel as responsive and deliberate as playing on a console or PC?
Their answer is the Razer Wolverine V3 Bluetooth controller. It is a purpose built version of Razer’s well regarded Wolverine line, redesigned specifically for LG Smart TVs and the LG Gaming Portal.
This is not a generic Bluetooth pad with a logo swap. LG describes it as its first bespoke piece of gaming hardware, and Razer positions it as a premium controller built for the next phase of living room gaming.
Built for LG Smart TVs and Cloud Gaming
The Wolverine V3 Bluetooth is based on the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro, a controller already known for its build quality, tactile buttons, and competitive level responsiveness. Where this new version diverges is intent. It is designed from the ground up for LG Smart TVs rather than consoles or PCs.
The controller will be the first product certified under the Designed for LG Gaming Portal program. That certification is not just marketing language.
It signals tight integration with LG’s TV software, including built in TV controls and seamless pairing with the Gaming Portal app. The idea is to let players turn on a TV, launch a streamed game, and start playing without juggling remotes, adapters, or additional hardware.
Cloud gaming is central here. LG’s Gaming Portal already supports a growing list of streamed titles, and the Wolverine V3 Bluetooth is clearly meant to be the default way to interact with those games.
Razer’s familiar ergonomic shape and button layout should make the transition from console or PC to TV feel natural, especially for players used to premium controllers.
Ultra Low Latency Claims and Competitive Ambitions
The most attention grabbing claim comes from LG itself. According to the company, the Wolverine V3 Bluetooth is the first controller to use ultra low latency Bluetooth connectivity and delivers a wireless response time of under three milliseconds. LG goes as far as calling it the world’s fastest gaming controller in terms of wireless response.
If that claim holds up in real world testing, it addresses one of the biggest criticisms of cloud gaming on TVs. Input lag has long been the invisible barrier keeping streamed games from feeling truly responsive.
Even small delays can undermine fast paced shooters or competitive action titles. A controller designed to minimize that latency could significantly change how players perceive gaming on a Smart TV.
Razer’s history with mechanical style buttons and precise triggers suggests the hardware side is up to the task. The real test will be how consistently that low latency performance holds across different LG TV models and network conditions.
Still, the ambition here is clear. Razer and LG want cloud gaming to feel less like a compromise and more like a legitimate alternative to traditional platforms.
Pricing Questions and What Comes Next
As of now, neither Razer nor LG has confirmed a price or release date. That uncertainty leaves room for speculation.
The Wolverine V3 Pro sits firmly in premium territory at around 199.99 dollars and pounds. If the Bluetooth version carries over most of that hardware, a similar price would not be surprising.
However, there is also precedent for a more accessible option. Razer’s Tournament Edition controllers strip back certain features in exchange for a lower price point.
If the Wolverine V3 Bluetooth focuses solely on Bluetooth devices and Smart TVs, it could land somewhere between the Pro and the more affordable wired models.
What seems likely is a launch later this year, timed to coincide with broader updates to LG’s Gaming Portal and expanded cloud gaming support.
For LG, this controller represents a statement of intent. The company is no longer treating gaming as a secondary TV feature. For Razer, it is a chance to extend its influence beyond desks and consoles into the living room itself.
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