- Corsair has unveiled the Novablade Pro
- It is a wireless handleless controller for use with fighting games
- The controller is compatible with PS5, PS4 and PC
Corsair has unveiled the Novablade Pro, its take on a handleless fighting game controller. Compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC, it enters a busy spot on Sony’s console alongside the Victrix Pro FS and Razer Kitsune, both excellent controllers for the best fighting games.
The Corsair Novablade Pro is equipped with a 15-button layout. Since it’s a handleless controller, there’s no traditional joystick here. Instead, all gestures and inputs can be programmed to any button you want. For fighting games, this is important, as the faster button activation on a stickless controller can definitely give a player an advantage in multiplayer environments.
The Novablade Pro’s buttons make use of Corsair’s own MGX Hyperdrive Magnetic Keyswitches for fast and precise input. The actuation distance is also customizable, from as little as 0.1mm to 4.0mm. These key switches are also powered by Hall effect technology, making them much longer lasting than traditional potentiometer-based switches that rely on a physical connection.
2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity options are both supported with an estimated battery life of up to 40 hours with RGB lighting enabled. With RGB turned off, Corsair claims up to 200 hours of battery life depending on your choice of connection. While you want as little input lag as possible and achieve the full supported 1,000Hz polling rate, you’ll likely rely on a wired connection or 2.4GHz wireless on PC.
It’s certainly an eye-catching controller, with customizable RGB lighting so you can color-code the 15 main keys. It can definitely also help with hand-eye coordination while you’re focused on the game.
Price-wise, the Corsair Novablade Pro comes in at $249.99 / £229.99 (around AU$377.95) and is expected to launch on XXXXXX.
