Popular gaming brand Razer earlier announced that the Razer Kishi V2 for Android is now available in the Philippines. The Razer Kishi V2 is a gaming controller that promises to bring console-quality controls, gameplay, and casting to smartphones.
Coming from the V1, Razer said that the
Kishi V2 is still inspired by the Wolverine V2 console controllers. It features
the same high-quality inputs, but with an all-new tactile microswitch controls
design to bring enhancements to handheld gaming hardware. There is also a new
Share button that allows gamers to quick capture stills or record video clips
and easily share them with followers and friends. The new controller also has a
dual multifunction button and the ability to launch the new Razer Nexus app
with a push of a button.
Meanwhile, the company also updated its
design. it has a simplified bridge for a stable feel and universal smartphone
compatibility. The company also noted that it will work with current and
upcoming Samsung and Google Pixel phones this year. Similar to its predecessor,
the Kishi V2 has native and cloud game control through a USB-C connection and
pass-through charging ports that allow for device charging without interrupting
gameplay.
The device is also compatible with the new
Razer Nexus App which offers maximum versatility and customizability. At the
moment, it is only available for Android smartphones. But, Razer is also
working on an iPhone version.
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.
Razer Kishi V2 Specs
- Buttons:2x clickable analog thumbstick, 1x mechanical D-pad, 4x face buttons, 2x triggers (L2/R2), 2x bumpers (L1/R1), 2x multifunction buttons (M1/M2), Menu and Options buttons, Share button (requires Razer Nexus), Razer Nexus app launch button
- Compatibility: 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 9.0 Pie or later devices
- Connectivity: USB-C, pass through via USB Type C port
- Others: One status indicator light (charging)
- Dimensions: 220 x 117 x 47 mm
- Weight: 284 g
- Price: PHP 5,999
