Wednesday, June 8th 2022
Mobile Gaming Is Reimagined With the Release of the Razer Kishi V2
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
$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
Source:
Razer
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 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.
$99.99 USD / 119,99€ MSRP
Kishi V2 for Android Razer.com & Authorized Retailers - June 8th, 2022
Kishi V2 for iOS Razer.com & Authorized Retailers - Fall 2022
16 Comments on Mobile Gaming Is Reimagined With the Release of the Razer Kishi V2
I can think of a few nephews etc that would love this but it's beyond what I would spend for Christmas as uncle nobed too, shame.
So, when is Razer getting around to an APU-powered x86-64 handheld? Steamdeck seems to have brought-to-surface an entire untapped market, and there's already several import competitors 'to that market'.
IMO, it's just moar same ole same same lame lame no-design-effort-whatsoeva p.o.s
much like the other 99.9999999% of Razzory's puff & stuff...
I ended up returning it
Razer dedicated mobile gaming controller (that by the looks of it may even require you to run their stupid bloatware app): 99$
PS5 Dualsense/Xbox controller + cheap phone mount: 69$/59$ + ~5$
Maybe I have just never come across it.
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.
edit: another issue was needing to remove my phone case to use it