Razer announced its next mobile phone controller built for gamers, the Kishi V2. This is an upgraded version of the brand's previous Kishi controller that brings a number of premium enhancements.
The Kishi V2 connects to a mobile phone via USB-C and is customizable through the Razer Nexus App, available on mobile app stores. This app allows for versatility and customizability of the controller, allowing the user to choose what each button does when in-game or when on the home screen of the phone. Razer put the culmination of its near two-decades of experience in gaming into the design of this controller to create the best possible mobile gaming experience.
Razer designed the Kishi V2 with an emphasis on ergonomics. The controller has a comfortable grip, a portable form factor, and is widely compatible with most mobile phones available. At its release, the Kishi V2 will only be supported on Android devices, but Razer announced the release of an iOS version for later in 2022.
The Razer Kishi V2 Android is available from Razer's website, as well as various third-party retailers, at an MSRP of $99.99 USD as of June 8th. The iOS version features the same MSRP and retailers and is releasing in Fall 2022.
App-Powered Mobile Controllers
Razer Announced the Kishi V2 Controller for Android and iOS Devices
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