Razer releases new Kishi V2 mobile game controller for Android, iOS version coming this year

The newly updated Razer Kishi brings ultimate control to Android games.

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What you need to know

What you need to know

As mobile devices become increasingly more capable, mobile games are able to further blur the line between them and “full” console and PC games. Many players take advantage of an expanding lineup of mobile game controllers to get the most out of their phone, and Razer has offered one of the best for a while.

On Wednesday, Razer officially announced the Kishi V2, an updated version of the excellentRazer Kishireleased almost exactly two years ago. The new controller features a host of improvements over its predecessor to entice new gamers and existing owners, and aims to raise the bar once again for thebest mobile gaming controllers.

Some of the improvements featured in the Razer Kishi V2 include:

The Razer Kishi V2 looks to be an excellent companion forXbox Cloud Gamingusers, although we’ll have to wait until we get our hands on the product to see if its touted improvements really do deliver on their promises. The Android version of the Kishi V2 is now available to purchase from Razer and other authorized retailers for $100, with an iOS version slated for release in Fall 2022.

It’s back

The critically-acclaimed Razer Kishi is returning with a vastly improved V2 model, which features improved ergonomics, superior device compatibility, and even better controls. The Android version is available now, with an iOS version coming later this year.

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