In the fall of 2025, Rapoo introduced the Rapoo V610M gamepad, boasting compatibility with Windows, Android, and Nintendo Switch, three connection options, up to 15 hours of battery life, customizable RGB lighting, asymmetric vibration with adjustable intensity, turbo mode support, and Hall-effect triggers and thumbsticks. We’ve gotten our hands-on experience with the new product and will share our impressions in this review.
The Rapoo V610M comes in a small, dark purple cardboard box. The front features an image of the device and a list of some of its features, while the back features the same details.
In addition to the gamepad, the package includes a translucent USB-A receiver with a red status LED for 2.4 GHz wireless connection, a USB-A to USB-C cable for wired connection and charging, a smartphone holder, and a multilingual user manual, including Russian. I recommend reading the latter, as it contains a wealth of useful information.
The Rapoo V610M is designed in the style of Xbox gamepads and has a similar control layout, with minor differences such as additional buttons. The body is made of plastic and painted black with a matte finish, making it fingerprint-resistant. The entire surface has a subtle texture, with a more pronounced texture on the back of the grips, triggers, and handles.
On the front side there are buttons A, B, X, Y, asymmetrical sticks, an eight-way d-pad, a HOME button with the logo and brand name, CAPTURE keys for switching the gamepad to mouse mode and TURBO keys for controlling vibration and turning on turbo mode, as well as combined SELECT and START buttons, made in the form of a transparent strip.
The top edge features bumpers, triggers, holes for a smartphone holder, and a USB-C port for wired connection and charging. Four red status LEDs are also visible at the junction.
The back side is equipped with a pair of levers for limiting the trigger travel and a hole with a reset button.
The smartphone holder has a secure mount that’s easy to use . First, insert the plastic tabs into the designated slots, then press until they click into place. Installation must be done in this order, otherwise the holder will fall. The phone itself is secured using a standard spring clip, so compatibility issues due to the size of different models shouldn’t arise. The contact points are finished with rubberized pads to prevent your smartphone from slipping or getting scratched. Another nice bonus is the two-level adjustment, allowing you to adjust the display tilt and move the phone around to achieve the optimal position and center of gravity.
The gamepad’s build quality is impeccable. I didn’t notice any gaps, looseness, cracks, or creaking sounds when squeezed. The ergonomics are also spot-on. The dimensions of the controller are 154.1 x 106.1 x 59.8 mm, which is fairly standard, but the weight is a bit on the heavy side at 270 grams. When using the device without a smartphone, the weight isn’t particularly noticeable, but when mounted on the included holder, it weighs almost half a kilogram. That’s a bit heavy, but I quickly got used to it and didn’t notice any discomfort.
The design of the Rapoo V610M gamepad could be called boring if it weren’t for the presence of bright RGB backlighting.
In this case, both sticks, the A, B, X, Y, SELECT, START, and HOME buttons have been given a glow. Additionally, the device features two lighted stripes, visually separating the handles from the main body. This stripe is divided into two zones, the first containing the A, B, X, Y, and HOME buttons, while all other lighted elements belong to the second.
Accordingly, both zones can be controlled. Pressing LB and RB for 5 seconds turns the former on/off, while pressing LT and RT turns the latter on/off. This means you can leave just one zone active, use both, or use neither if you don’t like the backlighting .
In addition to the above, it has four operating modes: “Fantastic Colors”, “Colorful Gradient”, “Circulating Single-Color Pulsating Light” and “Constant Single-Color Glow”. To switch between them, use the TURBO and SELECT combination.
If you select a single-color constant glow, you can use the TURBO and START keys to activate a cyclic change of colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, blue, purple, white.
All of this is complemented by backlight brightness adjustment using the SELECT and up/down keys on the left stick. There are four brightness levels: 100%, 80%, 25%, and 0%.
The Rapoo V610M supports three connection methods: Bluetooth, wireless, and wired. It’s also compatible with Android, Windows, and Android devices.
A wired connection is standard and straightforward. To set it up, simply connect the gamepad to your PC using a cable. By default, pairing occurs in X-input mode, but you can use D-input mode if needed.
For Android devices, OTG support is required, and you’ll also need a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
To use the radio channel, you need to insert the USB dongle and press the HOME button. The connection will then be established. Please note that if a cable connection is also used, the 2.4 GHz channel will be prioritized, and the cable will only supply power.
To establish a Bluetooth connection, use the following key combinations: B + HOME for Windows, A + HOME for Android, and T + HOME for Nintendo Switch .
The gamepad doesn’t have a settings app, so all adjustments are made using keys. I won’t describe all the shortcuts, as that information is in the manual, but I will note that they allow you to adjust vibration intensity, enable mouse mode, calibrate the thumbsticks, switch between the D-pad and left stick, reset settings, view the remaining battery level, and activate turbo mode. Turbo mode is available for A, B, X, Y, bumpers, and triggers. It works by making the system think a single press has been made multiple times. In this case, it supports three speeds (5, 15, and 25 clicks per second), as well as semi-automatic and automatic modes.
The Rapoo V610M boasts excellent build quality and ergonomics, thanks to its classic Xbox controller shape. As I mentioned above, it’s a bit heavy, but without a smartphone, you don’t notice it, and with one, you get used to it quickly. The phone mount is also well-designed and leaves no complaints.
The design without backlighting looks bland and, I’d say, boring, but with it, the device comes alive and becomes much more visually interesting and appealing. As a reminder, the backlighting is RGB with four glow effects and a similar number of brightness levels. You can turn it off completely if you prefer.
The new model’s buttons use membrane switches, but they respond clearly and quickly. They require little force to press, but they don’t trigger accidentally. Tactile and audible feedback are clear.
Hall-effect sticks (magnetic sensors) ensure precision and longevity due to the absence of mechanical components. Similar technology is used in triggers, which can have a shorter throw.
The vibration in this model is implemented asymmetrically, creating a truly unique experience. An added bonus is the ability to adjust it.
Other advantages include three connection methods and compatibility with a similar number of platforms, a large number of settings without software (the only caveat is that you’ll have to memorize them), informative indicators, a turbo mode, and a long battery life, which ranges from 10 to 15 hours depending on vibration intensity and backlight brightness. A full charge takes 3 hours.
The Rapoo V610M is a decent gamepad with good build quality, excellent ergonomics, and a discreet design that can be enhanced with customizable RGB backlighting.
Additionally, the model boasts Hall sensors for the sticks and triggers, asymmetrical vibration with adjustable intensity, a decent set of settings, the ability to limit the trigger travel, long battery life, compatibility with Windows, Android, and Nintendo Switch platforms, three connection methods, and a smartphone holder included.
The new product has no downsides, the only niggle being its hefty weight when used with a smartphone. However, you quickly get used to it.
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