It’s been a while since Jared reviewed Razer’s Kishi Xbox Edition Gaming Controller that scratched “a lot of itches”, and now the brand is back with the ‘reimagined’ Kishi V2 which features refined controls and buttons as well as a new share button and easy access to Razer’s Nexus app. Already on sale for $99/€119, the Kishi V2 Gaming Controller also has a new extendable bridge to make it compatible with even more Android smartphones.
Instead of the membranes used in the original version, the buttons on the Kishi V2 now use micro switches which give that all-important clicky feeling. A macro button is located next to each trigger which can be customized via the mobile app and the new Share button lets gamers capture still or video clips to share with followers.
The rear bridge is now extendable which means that the Kishi V2 is compatible with even more Android smartphones such as the Pixel 6 Pro and the Galaxy Note 10 series.
- 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)
“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’s Nexus app provides access to installed games, immediate YouTube or Facebook streaming capabilities, compatible game discovery, and controller settings.
The Kishi V2 Gaming Controller for Android is on sale via Amazon and directly from Razer’s online store for $99/€119 via the links below:
Things to know:
- Dimensions: 47 x 220 x 117mm
- Weight: 284g
- 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.
