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June 2020
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The editors liked
Compatible with nearly all USB-C phones
Portable and sturdy
Comfortable (if bulky) design
Charge-through port for uninterrupted gaming
Easy to use
Compact design
Comfortable controls
Compact and portable when not in use
Direct Lightning connection for less lag and no charging
Passthrough Lightning connection to charge phone while gaming
Solid Razer quality
Great tactile buttons
Fits a large array of iPhone models
MFi-certified
Excellent build quality
Fits basically every phone
Functionally compact
Slim and compact design
Xbox controller layout
Comfortable to hold
Two sets of grips to fit most iPhones
Has Lightning port for passthrough charging
Buttons provide tactile feedback with zero latency
Fits many currentgen phones
Ultra-low latency gameplay
Compatible with Stadia
GeForce NOW
And xCloud
Quality build and design
USB-C Pass-through charging for your phone
Compact when not in use
Fits most Android phones
Built-in speaker ports
This thing is just so darn neat
Works with almost every modern Android phone
Feels really nice in the hand
Standard Xbox and Nintendo Switch controller layout
For the most part
USB-C connection with charging pass-through
Pass-through USB-C charging for phone
Ports for audio
Works with most USB-C Android phones
Lag-free control
Plug-and-play
Requires no setup
Folds up to compact size
Sleek
Low latency USB-C connection
Xbox-style layout
USB Type-C pass-thorugh charging
Great performance while gaming
Fits most USB Type-C Android smartphones
Familiar design
Easy to get used to
No latency that I could detect
Lightning port for charging iPhone while playing
Performs well with great tactile feedback
Has two different bumpers to fit most iPhones
Nice that you can update firmware with the app and
Sleek design
Fantastic colours and brightness
Fast 240Hz refresh rate for gaming
Plenty of customizable settings
Rear LED core ring throws a nice glow
1000R curvature is quite immersive
Handy headphone clip on the back of the stand
Includes HDMI
DisplayP
The editors didn't like
Most cases must be removed
Does't work with wired headphones
Slightly mushy D-pad
Relatively expensive
Questionable compatibility with non-Project xCloud games
Rather expensive compared to Bluetooth controllers
Wired connection means it won't work with Apple TV or Mac
Noticeable wobble with smaller phones
No headphone connector
Must remove phone case to use
Left side may have slight wobble
Is not compatible with tablets
Larger phones
Or even smaller phones
Rubberinsert design is cumbersome
Won't fit Razer's own phones
Drains phone battery when not in use
Phones need to have a center-aligned USB-C port to be compatible
Can't accommodate the biggest
Highest-end phones. Most cases won't fit
A wired connection is good for latency
But at this price
It'd be nice if the Kishi doubled as a Bluetooth PC controller
As cool as it is
This is just a USB controller
And it cos
Thumbsticks are relatively tight and D-pad feels mushy
You lose USB-C audio
Blocks headphone port (for few phones that still have said port)
Controllers a little small for adult hands
Not made to fit tablets
No wireless connectivity
Can be a bit finicky to compact
Have to remove phone case to use
Doesn't fit Razer Phone 2 out of the box
Razer Kishi app is pretty basic
Takes a bit of work at first to open and collapse it properly
Can't use cases with it
I wish the triggers were a bit bigger for better hand comfort
Cable management inside stand isn't nearly big enough
OCD gamers with other LED lighting might want some sort of syncing option
Not everyone will like the 1000R curvature as it is quite pronounced
Published: 2020-06-09, Author: Jason , review by: techaeris.com
Sleek, compact design,Low latency USB-C connection,Xbox-style layout,USB Type-C pass-thorugh charging,Great performance while gaming,Fits most USB Type-C Android smartphones
Can be a bit finicky to compact,Have to remove phone case to use,Doesn't fit Razer Phone 2 out of the box,Razer Kishi app is pretty basic
If you have an Android device with a USB Type-C port and are looking for a mobile game controller, look no further than the Razer Kishi. Not only is it compact and portable, but it performs well and fits most modern Android smartphones. Mobile gaming is h...
Published: 2020-09-29, Author: Christina , review by: kitguru.net
Small package to carry around, Easy set up, Great controls, Nice look and textures to the device, Great button feedback, Great range of good quality and free games to choose from, No sweaty hot hands messing up your phone and making it hotter while gaming
No headphone port, Speaker holes one end, Doesn't work with certain games, Not all phones fit – causing the controller to wobble on one side
Published: 2020-06-09, Author: Tom , review by: techradar.com
Sturdy build, Works with most phones
No button-mapping ability, Game compatibility list is short
The Razer Kishi solves lots of problems that previous mobile phone gamepads have had, both from Razer and other companies: it's got two joysticks for versatile gaming, a huge list of phones it's compatible with, and a simple plug-and-play approach that me...
The Razer Kishi is a well-built peripheral that has the potential to become a very popular device. Being a controller that works across Android and iOS gives it universal appeal, but it could be quickly extinguished if not priced carefully.The Razer Kishi...
Latency-free smartphone gaming Pass-through charging Excellent when paired with video game streaming services,
Native Android games support is lacking If you have a niche phone brand, forget about it Plastic feel isn't the best for its price
Razer enters the mobile gaming peripheral market with the Kishi, a controller for your smartphone that has excellent potential if you have the games to take advantage of it...
Published: 2020-10-05, Author: Will , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Game More How to Choose the Right Game Controller for Your PC Beyond the Gamepad: Alternative Controllers for Your Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One How to Choose the Best Fight Stick, No Matter Your Budget The Best Retro Gaming Consoles How to Play Clas...
Pros, Easy to use, Compact design, Comfortable controls
Cons, Relatively expensive, Questionable compatibility with non-Project xCloud games
Bottom LineThe Xbox version of the Razer Kishi for Android is an easy way to add physical controls to your phone for playing games over Project xCloud...
Comfortable to use, Proper analog sticks, It has shoulder triggers instead of just buttons, Easy to use, USB-C passthrough charging, Can be attached to a wider variety of smartphones
Resistive face buttons with notable travel distance, D-pad doesn't feel as accurate as the Junglecat, Certain games have compatibility issues, Not as versatile as the Razer Junglecat
The Razer Kishi manages to address some of the shortcomings from the Razer Junglecat but it also brought some drawbacks of its own...
