Razer Edge - Android Gaming Handheld with Kishi V2 Pro Controller (Qualcomm Snapdragon G3X Gen 1, 6.8” 144Hz AMOLED FHD+ Touchscreen Display, HyperSense Haptics, PC, Xbox, and Cloud Gaming) Black

The Razer Edge is a good powerful device. If you are able to buy the combo with the controller for around £200 or under like I did, it's well worth it. The chip inside is slightly outdated, but it depends on your use case. For emulation its powerful enough for Switch emulation, (Compatibiltiy is awful unfortuantely though). For Android games, the GPU is a powerhouse even if it is outdated; I was able to max out Genshin Impact and Wreckfest and it hovered around 55-60fps. Because the phone and the controller were built with both in mind, it's a good experience. The speakers sound good, and they aren't muffled because the controller has cutouts for them, this was a noticable issue on many other controllers because they were univeral. However, the controller is a bit annoying when attaching it and detaching it from the Razer Edge, it's a tight fit which is good when it's attached, but a slight annoyance when connecting it. The two downsides, are the storage (which I have found a trick to solve) and the fact it's outdated. The storage is quite small, but for most people it's enough. Their marketing is somewhat misleading, it says the storage can be expanded, but you can't install apps or games from the Playstore directly to the MicroSD card. However, there is a trick I have seen online that I will be attempting soon where you can move apps and games to the MicroSD, this is how Android devices are supposed to work, but unfortuantely some manufacturers turn this feature off, so some magical people found a way of enabling this feature. Mine came with 128gb which is good enough for most people, it's fits a decent amount of big games on it. If you want to use the device for emulation, you can add games to the MicroSD without doing the storage trick, and run the games off of it. The other "downside" is that it's running Android 12. Natively, this is the newest update available for the Razer Edge. I have seen that there are people working on a custom image for the Razer Edge that's running Android 15, which is pretty incredible, but this is very new, and as I said it's not native, so there are many issues that could come from that even if someone gets it fully working. I like to tinker and modify my devices so this is something I will do in the future but for most people this is too much work for little benefit. It's important to note that on Android 12, this device still runs everything great. I ran into only one game that would not run and that was Warzone Mobile, it only works on Android 13 and above. Every other game I tried worked. It is a shame that natively it's stuck on Android 12, because it has enough power to play very new games, there won't be any Ray Tracing cores inside the chip so that would be bad, but normal rasterisation performance is really good, so emulation is your best bet for seeing what it can really do. The Razer Kishi V2 Pro was a suprisingly good controller. Because I got this in the bundle, the price was worth it for sure. When you first look at the controller, it looks very underwhelming, but as soon as you hold it, it's quite comfortable for a small package. I have large hands and I was more than happy. I have one of the full size GameSir phone controllers and I think I prefer this Razer controller, because you get the comfort in a much smaller profile. The buttons are good enough, they aren't the best for sure, but for me, the profile and size is more important. On the other hand, the triggers felt really good, there's a large range on them which was nice to see. The two customisable bumper buttons on the top are a nice feature, for emulation on RetroArch they work seamlessly. To conclude, I am very happy to give this device 5 stars, but it's important to note that I bought this for under £200, so I am solely giving this that score becasue the value was very good. I completetly agree with others who put 3-4 stars on this product, if you spend £300+ on this, that value drops off significantly. If i bought this device for around £250 I wouldn't be dissapointed. You are basically getting a powerful Android phone for whatever you pay, plus a decent controller. It all depends on what you pay, just remember for the future you are getting an Android 12 device, and small storage. If you are a tinkerer like me, you may be able to solve both and have yourself a great device.

I’m really happy with the Kishi V3 Pro — it connects directly through the USB-C charging port rather than relying on Bluetooth like many cheaper brands. That makes a huge difference for responsiveness, and you can feel it right away. The controls handle smoothly, with quick response times that feel console-level. I’ve tested it on my Galaxy S25 Ultra and also on my Galaxy Tab S5, and it’s been flawless on both. Very impressed so far. I originally bought the V3 Pro XL, but that’s designed for iPads or tablets (up to 13" and cannot be used on phones). Since my Tab S9 Ultra is too big, I had to return it. This standard V3 Pro is the right size for phones and smaller tablets, and it feels just right. The weight and size are balanced nicely — not too heavy, but solid enough to feel premium. The textured grips are comfortable for long sessions, and the build quality really stands out. Even the packaging had a premium, console-like feel, which was a nice touch. Overall, it’s an excellent controller for anyone who wants a proper gaming experience on their phone. If anyone can recommend a travel case for it, that would be the icing on the cake — I’d love to keep it safe on the go. Verdict: Love it. Highly recommended for mobile gamers, especially on Samsung phones.

Bought as a present for my son's birthday. Runs Minecraft Bedrock much better than my old phone and our Nintendo Switch. Works well with Minecraft Bedrock on Android as it supports common smartphone aspect ratios which this mimics but playing other games that only support 16:9 or 4:3 leads to large black boxes so worth noting. Kishi V2 controller seems sturdy enough to cope with son's rather rough handling better than other wraparound controllers of which we had two break after 4 months each. 6 GB of RAM is a bit miserly these days though and battery life seems to be about 2 hours tops playing the relatively demanding Minecraft and fan is a bit loud but was a good price from Amazon and you have the peace of mind to know you can get some proper after sales support as opposed to other devices sold by Chinese companies on their own storefronts.

Nice controller, compact and portable, fits most of the phones , I use it for iPhone, android phone and laptop gaming. However. it connects only with usb , it detects quickly on connecting the phone, and the controls are good enough but not on par with console controllers.

I really wanted to love the Razer Edge, I really did - and there is a lot to love if you’re willing to put up with the compromises but ultimately there is more minuses than pluses for me in its current state and I personally would recommend you wait until Razer’s next generation. The Kishi V2 is a great mobile controller add on in itself but it’s a bit of a unfortunate miss that Razer didn’t choose to integrate it into its own Razer Edge design. As such, you don’t get any bonuses of built in controls and all of the negatives you would with a Kishi V2 in that it’s never going to get around being a plug in controller kit to a relatively powerful tablet. Speaking of its power - the SOC\CPU of the Razer Edge is impressively powerful but it does end up being held back by the limited RAM available. This has stopped me from really being able to push it to its limits, especially in areas like emulation. The fact the controller drains power even when the tablets turned off is super annoying, as is the super weird aspect ratio of its display - making for a lot of unnecessary boxing around the edges in all but the most modern apps. It’s also not on the latest version of android, so there’s a few incompatibility and annoyances here and there. The screen itself is lovely - bright and very responsive. The controls are so-so as you’d expect from the Kishi really. All in all I don’t hate the Razer Edge but I am left disappointed by a lot of its left over potential.

After a long and frustrating back & forth with Razer Customer Service, the VIP team have confirmed. They said the Kishi V2 pro will NOT work with newer released mobiles, only handsets released before kishi V2 pro. I find this insane for a technology company to announce a new product will only work with past handsets, but well there you go. For context, I bought the Kishi V2 pro to use with new pixel 8 pro, every other model of pixel is supported. I explained whilst yes it doesn't say my new device on the supported list, it's a safe assumption to make since every other pixel is supported. As what company would release a new product and not support new handsets, only old ones. Back and forth continued. I specifically asked them to confirm the Kishi V2 Pro will not work, They said it will NOT be supported. For clarity, The device works to play games just not the haptic feedback which is what your paying extra £50 or whatever for over V2 model. Just thought I'd post here as I know lots of people will be looking at these over Christmas, may help you decide on what model is right.

I bought the Razer Kishi v2 for my Samsung S23 Ultra, and I am very happy with it. It is a well-built and comfortable controller that connects to your phone via USB-C and transforms it into a handheld gaming device. It works with many games and apps, and it doesn’t drain the battery much, so you can play for long periods of time. The buttons are responsive and clicky, and the analog sticks are smooth and precise. It feels like a Steam Deck or a Nintendo Switch, which is a big plus. The only issue I had was the initial setup, as there were no instructions included in the box. I had to download an app from Razer that guides you through the installation and configuration process. It was not very intuitive, and it took me some time to figure it out. Also, you cannot use the controller with a case on your phone, so you have to remove it every time you want to play. This is a bit inconvenient, and it could damage your phone or the case over time. Overall, I think the Razer Kishi v2 is a great gaming controller for Samsung S23 Ultra, but it needs better instructions and compatibility with cases. If you are looking for a portable and immersive gaming experience on your phone, this is a good option to consider (not sure why some people tend to complain about it as I had no issues expect for games such as Genshin Impact where the controller is not being detected and you need to setup a virtual touch)

Great product fast delivery