Mobile Gaming Is Reimagined With the Release of the Razer Kishi V2

[TheLostSwede]

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of Razer Kishi V2 for Android, with an iPhone release confirmed for later this year. This announcement ushers in the next generation of the innovative and award-winning mobile gaming controller that brings console-quality controls and gameplay to the smartphone. With the explosive growth of cloud-based gaming and casting on mobile platforms, the future of handheld gaming is brighter than ever, and Razer is here to provide gamers the easiest solution to play any game with absolute control and zero compromises.

Razer's new upgrades to Kishi V2 take the company's 16 plus years of product expertise in the PC and Console gaming space and brings those advancements to handheld gamers. Inspired by Razer's award-winning Wolverine V2 console controllers, the Kishi V2 features the same high-quality inputs with all-new tactile microswitch controls bringing industry-leading enhancements to handheld gaming hardware. The new Share button allows gamers to quickly capture the perfect still or record video clips to share with followers and friends. The Kishi V2 also introduces dual multifunction buttons and the ability to launch the all-new Razer Nexus app with the push of a button. These improvements ensure the Kishi V2 is optimized for maximum performance while playing the latest streamed-AAA or mobile game releases.




"The original Razer Kishi blew the doors open for a new category of console-quality controls for the mobile gaming market, and we're thrilled that Kishi V2 is pushing that experience forward in every possible way," said Razer's Head of Mobile & Console Division, Richard Hashim. "With the cutting-edge technology that we've packed into Kishi V2, players can now enjoy the same look and feel of their favorite console and PC games wherever they go without skipping a beat."

The Kishi V2's structural design has been reimagined with a simplified bridge providing a stable feel and universal smartphone compatibility. With ergonomics in mind, the Kishi V2 incorporates a comfortable grip in a highly portable form-factor. These design innovations bring greater accessibility and an improved user experience to every mobile gamer. The Kishi V2 has also been designed for maximum compatibility and will work with current and upcoming Samsung and Google Pixel phones that are coming to market this year.

"Having created content around mobile games for nearly a decade, I can confidently say that the Kishi V2 is the best mobile gaming controller I've ever used," said Patrick "Chief Pat" Carney, CEO and Founder of Tribe Gaming.

Supporting the same low latency gameplay as its predecessor, the Kishi V2 delivers native and cloud game control through a USB-C connection and pass-through charging ports that allow for device charging without interrupting gameplay.

RAZER NEXUS APP (FREE DOWNLOAD)
Powered by the brand-new and fully integrated Razer Nexus App, the Kishi V2 is built for maximum versatility and customizability. With the press of a button, Razer Nexus instantly launches, providing quick access to installed games, immediate YouTube or Facebook streaming capabilities, compatible game discovery, and controller settings.

The next generation of this feature-packed, industry-leading mobile gaming controller and the accompanying Razer Nexus App is now available for Android.

ABOUT RAZER KISHI V2 FOR ANDROID

• Buttons:
  • Two clickable analog thumbsticks
  • One mechanical D-pad
  • Four face buttons
  • Two triggers (L2/R2)
  • Two bumpers (L1/R1)
  • Two multifunction buttons (M1/M2)
  • Menu and Options buttons
  • Share button (requires Razer Nexus)
  • Razer Nexus app launch button
  • One status indicator light (charging)
• Dimensions: Height: 47 mm, Width: 220 mm, Depth: 117 mm
• Weight: 284 g
• Connectivity: USB Type-C
• Smartphone Charging: pass through via USB Type C port
• Mobile App: Razer Nexus, replacing the older Razer Kishi app
• Product Requirements: Android 9.0 Pie or later.
• Compatible with: Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2, Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ / S9 / S9+ / S10 / S10+ / S20 Series / S21 Series / Note 8 / Note 9 / Note 10 / Note 10+, Google Pixel 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6, and many other Android devices.

Price & Availability
$99.99 USD / 119,99€ MSRP
Kishi V2 for Android Razer.com & Authorized Retailers - June 8th, 2022
Kishi V2 for iOS Razer.com & Authorized Retailers - Fall 2022

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[TheoneandonlyMrK]

Looks good , I might have bought one to try but the price is beyond a casual go fee.
I can think of a few nephews etc that would love this but it's beyond what I would spend for Christmas as uncle nobed too, shame.

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Way too expensive, too big for a pocket so defeated on two counts

 

[LabRat 891]

Blah blah blah *overpriced mobile gaming accessories sold to mobile-gaming 'whales'* blah blah blah.

So, when is Razer getting around to an APU-powered x86-64 handheld? Steamdeck seems to have brought-to-surface an entire untapped market, and there's already several import competitors 'to that market'.

 

[bonehead123]

Blah blah blah *overpriced mobile gaming accessories sold to mobile-gaming 'whales'* blah blah blah.

^^THIS^^

IMO, it's just moar same ole same same lame lame no-design-effort-whatsoeva p.o.s

much like the other 99.9999999% of Razzory's puff & stuff...

 

[Durvelle27]

I owned the V1 for my iPhone. It worked but honestly wasn't that comfortable not to mention not many mobile games have controller support other than the big ones (Fortnite, PUB, CoD, Apex, Etc..).

I ended up returning it

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Personally i think using it in public would just make a user of it look like a bit of a tit imo. I have never seen anyone using a switch or really any portable gaming device in public, says a lot. So it is not something i would really ever use.

 

[trsttte]

Personally i think using it in public would just make a user of it look like a bit of a tit imo. I have never seen anyone using a switch or really any portable gaming device in public, says a lot. So it is not something i would really ever use.

Really? On a long train/bus ride or plane trip? That's pretty common


Razer dedicated mobile gaming controller (that by the looks of it may even require you to run their stupid bloatware app): 99$
PS5 Dualsense/Xbox controller + cheap phone mount: 69$/59$ + ~5$

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Most people game using just a phone don't they. Never seen anyone outside using a DS switch or any kind of device like this.

Maybe I have just never come across it.

 

[Durvelle27]

Personally i think using it in public would just make a user of it look like a bit of a tit imo. I have never seen anyone using a switch or really any portable gaming device in public, says a lot. So it is not something i would really ever use.

I use my Switch more in public than home. Especially if I’m traveling

 

[Deleted member 24505]

I use my Switch more in public than home. Especially if I’m traveling

I have never used mine while out.

You use it in your car or just whilst outside?

I'd probably get robbed of it if i used mine whilst out where i live.

 

[Durvelle27]

I have never used mine while out.

You use it in your car or just whilst outside?

I'd probably get robbed of it if i used mine whilst out where i live.

In the car, on the plane, in the store, outside, at families house

 

[Deleted member 24505]

In the car, on the plane, in the store, outside, at families house

I don't even take mine out at all, not even to friends. Have about 50 games, mostly bought on the store. At the time i figured less carts to carry.

 

[Sonicjms]

I use my V1 all the time to play emulators, minecraft and steam link, not sure if this will solve the issues I have with it (the dpad is really sensitive in the diagonals making fighting games hard to play and it's hard to put my thumb comfortably over A and X for action platformers, the face buttons have a weird feel to them, they're high travel buttons like a GBA non SP or DS Lite but bottom out weirdly and the triggers sound like they're scraping the inside of the controller when pressed) despite all these issues this thing is still my best solution to gaming on android as bluetooth controllers are basically unusable due to android's terrible bluetooth latency. I'll be wanting to try this out but my expectations aren't high

edit: another issue was needing to remove my phone case to use it

 

[Vayra86]

Personally i think using it in public would just make a user of it look like a bit of a tit imo. I have never seen anyone using a switch or really any portable gaming device in public, says a lot. So it is not something i would really ever use.

Remember this?

 

[LabRat 891]

Remember this?

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Ahh, yes. The handheld device who's styling was modeled after early internet 'shock humor'

 

[Vayra86]

Ahh, yes. The handheld device who's styling was modeled after early internet 'shock humor'

Oh wow, I never knew about that. LMAO