LG and Razer created an ultra-responsive Bluetooth gaming controller

LG has partnered with Razer and MediaTek to develop a new Bluetooth game controller That could greatly reduce input lag for cloud-based games. According to LG, it is the first controller to use Ultra Low Latency (ULL) Bluetooth technology, a developing standard which aims to make wireless controllers as responsive as their wired counterparts.

The BT ULL-enabled driver was compared to an unspecified “standard driver” at LG’s webOS Summit event on Friday. “The demo highlighted the superior responsiveness, reduced input lag, and control precision of BT ULL technology in various cloud-based games, including FPS, fighting, and racing titles,” LG said in its post. in the newsroom.

Input delay on Bluetooth controllers can vary depending on model and environmental factors, but anything less than 10-20 milliseconds is preferred. Wired controllers typically have lower input latency, making them attractive to competitive gamers. Razer’s new ULL Bluetooth gaming controller was reportedly demonstrated with a “game-changing 1ms input delay.”

Google once tried to solve controller input latency issues with its Stadia service, allowing the controller to connect directly over Wi-Fi to Google data centers. This allowed Google to avoid the additional latency of Bluetooth. After Google closed its Stadia service last year the company released an update to allow Bluetooth on your Stadia controllers for use on PC, Mac, phones and other devices.

Bluetooth ULL support is being built into select 120Hz LG OLED and mini-LED TVs using MediaTek’s MT7921 WiFi chipset, scheduled to launch in 2025. LG also plans to introduce a certification for ULL-compatible third-party controllers for guarantee that “Work perfectly with LG webOS smart TVs”, with Razer being the first company to qualify.

There’s no price, release date, or even an official name associated with the new Razer controller yet, so it may be some time before it’s actually available for consumers to purchase. We may get some additional details about both the controller and ULL-compatible LG TVs at the upcoming CES, which takes place between January 7 and 10.