Razer Onza Tournament Edition Review
Introduction and Technical Specifications
Published: 4th October 2011 | Source: Razer | Price: £49.99 |
Introduction
There has been a definite shift in PC gaming in recent times. For a while a PC game couldn't hold its head up if it didn't require some esoteric piece of equipment to play, have a keyboard overlay, and plenty of time in the library spent studying the manual.
Now with the XBOX 360 being a PC in a box, developers have left more and more of their titles on the system that developed them. Indeed with the easy plug-and-play nature of a wired 360 pad many games come complete with a 360 config so you can be up and running in moments. So whilst the console roots of titles mean that graphically games are lagging behind, in the playability stakes there has never been a better time to be a PC gamer.
Razer have been around forever providing us with many of the finest mice around and they have now turned their attention to the XBOX 360 pad and turned the volume up to 11.
Technical Specifications
There is a lot to take in when looking at what has changed in the Onza TE when compared to a stock XBOX 360 pad. Extra buttons, plenty of adjustments and a really gorgeous look.
- 2 Adjustable resistance analog sticks
- 2 Multi-Function Buttons (MFB)
- 4 backlit Hyperesponse action buttons
- Precision D-Pad
- Non-slip rubber surface
- Quick release USB connector
- 15 foot, lightweight, braided fiber cable
- 2.5mm microphone jack
- Approx. size in mm: 109(L) x 154(W) x 60.5(H)
Xbox 360 System or PC
Available USB Port
Speaking of gorgeous looks, read on.
Most Recent Comments
i do like razer, and the addition of mappable joy-buttons is great, but that d-pad is fugly
Is there a wireless version?
I would love me a wireless version 
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.Looks tacky to me and they could have at least tried to make it not look almost exactly the same as a 360 pad. Personally I thing the Dualshock 3 pads are the best plus you can get them for around £25.
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Originally Posted by SieB
Looks tacky to me and they could have at least tried to make it not look almost exactly the same as a 360 pad. Personally I thing the Dualshock 3 pads are the best plus you can get them for around £25. |
i'll stick to the good old keyboard and mouse for pc gaming and leave the pads to the consoles
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Originally Posted by Lollipop
Fanboy much? |
I don't have and never have had a PS3, I have had three Xbox 360's in the past though.
The 360 pad is a good pad but I like the PS3 pads better, it's what I use on my PC for driving and third person games. This Razor pad just looks tacky to me and they could of at least made it look different. But thats just my opinion
What happens if you plug it into a PS3?
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Originally Posted by Zeals
What happens if you plug it into a PS3? |
.For Fifty Quid it as least needs to be wireless. I recently bought 2 wireless xbox controllers and a dual docking bay charger for little more than that. I like Razer, I've been using their mice for years - but £50 is taking the ....
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Originally Posted by sheroo
but £50 is taking the .... |
You're just paying for the name. A good name, but a name non the less...
[/size][size="3"]It's double the price of the official Xbox controller which is a bit too much for my liking
I play DC Universe On line and I've got this controller specifically for this game. Installing was a breeze since it's using Microsoft drivers and I was replacing my original XBOX 360 pad. The quality of the pad is high as all Razor products but I did not feel like it really offers anything what the original controller could not do for me. Considering that original Microsoft controller can be bought for about 17-20 quid Onza price is absolutely ridiculous.
If you expect to buy it and suddenly get better in games you play, don't. Ultimately it's you playing not the controller
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I sold it on Ebay after 2 weeks and was happy got my money back.
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Razor could not make it wireless, Microsoft license does not allow for it.
If you expect to buy it and suddenly get better in games you play, don't. Ultimately it's you playing not the controller
.I sold it on Ebay after 2 weeks and was happy got my money back.
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Razor could not make it wireless, Microsoft license does not allow for it.
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Originally Posted by sheroo
For Fifty Quid it as least needs to be wireless. I recently bought 2 wireless xbox controllers and a dual docking bay charger for little more than that. I like Razer, I've been using their mice for years - but £50 is taking the .... |
You pay for performance.
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Originally Posted by Junglerog
Razor could not make it wireless, Microsoft license does not allow for it. |
I just use a PS3 controller, tbh I do prefer it to the XBox360 controller anyway. Useful for the fun modes in Dirt3, whereas a wheel is useful for Rally and timed events.
FYI it is "Razer" not "Razor"
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Originally Posted by silenthill
[/size][size="3"]It's double the price of the official Xbox controller which is a bit too much for my liking |
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Originally Posted by DiggyDiggyHole
Ummm, the Razer is cheaper actually o.o At my local Bestbuy, a wireless Microsoft Controller is $60 and the Razer Onza is $50. To top it off, it is wired which is much better then the wireless Microsoft shite much better response time, and even if that seems like a problem to you, it has a 15-20inch long braided cable! |
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Originally Posted by SieB
Exactly, you could buy a Dualshock 3 and a bluetooth dongle for £30 and you can recharge the Dualshock through a mini USB lead, if you don't have one already they are only like £2 so that comes to £32 in total for a wireless pad vs £50 for a wired 360 pad with a makeover. |
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Originally Posted by yassarikhan786
15 - 20 inches. That's not even a metre dude. Do you mean metres? |
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Originally Posted by DiggyDiggyHole
Sieb, will we ever see eye to eye on anything XD First it is AMD, and now the Onza??? To answer your so called "problem" with it not being wireless <__< For one, a wired connection is so much better then a wireless and plus, it has a 15-20feet long braided cable, just tuck it under your carpet so people don't trip and pretend it is wireless XD Besides, I do love the PS3 controllers but, this thing is an unbridled BEAST!!! |
. [/size][size="3"]I bought Xbox wired black controller for 25 £ from GameStation UK and this controller is priced at 49.99 £ in the UK , just to make things clear
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Originally Posted by DiggyDiggyHole
Sieb, will we ever see eye to eye on anything XD First it is AMD, and now the Onza??? To answer your so called "problem" with it not being wireless <__< For one, a wired connection is so much better then a wireless and plus, it has a 15-20feet long braided cable, just tuck it under your carpet so people don't trip and pretend it is wireless XD Besides, I do love the PS3 controllers but, this thing is an unbridled BEAST!!! |
Depends what you are looking for in a controller I suppose but you have to admit for the price a PS3 pad is a very good controller plus it's wireless and cheaper. If you were after a wired controller then the the Razer is a good choice but it's still more expensive than a normal 360 controller.
I think I can live without this controller. If i ever compete in a Lan I'll just use a regular wired 360 controller. If i ever do a PC lan which i wont it would be keyboard and mouse
I can pick one of these up for £5 off a friend, the only problem is the cable has been cut off (still has the cable) can it be soldered back on?
Anyone got any ideas?
Anyone got any ideas?
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