Razer Kishi V2 Mobile Gaming Controller for Android: Console Quality Controls - Universal Fit - Stream PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Touch Screen Android Games - Customizable Triggers - Ergonomic Design

I don't really do reviews, but wanted to address the concerns I had prior to purchase. I've had the Razer Kishi for Android for 2-3 months now. It has no internal battery to worry about. Plugs straight into your phone via USB-C and has a USB-C port for passthrough charging while playing. Will it fit with your case? I highly doubt it. I have a Galaxy S22+ with a Speck Presidio case. Pretty standard on thickness. The thing is, it fits into the controller if you change to the smaller rubber pieces. The problem is the USB-C on the controller isn't long enough to insert all the way. I mean it's not even close. I have to remove the case for it to work. I was prepared for this when I purchased. This is the one disappointment I have with the design. Razer should have had a longer USB-C plug with one more replaceable rubber fitting to accommodate most phone cases. You download an app and open the game through the app. For games that have controller support, that's it. If the game doesn't have controller support, this app has a virtual controller you can set up unique to each and every game. This was a big reason why I picked this one. It works by emulating taps and swipes on your phone screen. It really is very adaptable and will greatly increase your gaming quality of life if you want to use a controller. Where the virtual controller fails is when buttons move on the screen. Think along the lines of battle controls vs town controls. This hasn't been an issue for me. It just means sometimes having to actually click a button on the screen. I don't use a controller a lot, but this one makes it a whole lot more convenient than my old one. It's light, slim, I don't have to connect bluetooth, and there's no battery to worry about. It was $60 when I bought it and I have no regrets.

EDIT: I've had the Kishi V2 for a while now and have talked some of my friends into getting it as well — it's a solid unit and one of the best on the market. I stand by my initial 5 stars, and have since been able to try out the touch emulation. Zero complaints. I've come to appreciate its subdued appearance, Razer products have a tendency to be really flashy and garish. I know the GameCube came out 20 years ago at this point, but it continues to be quite surreal being able to play GameCube games on the go on a general-purpose device, with physical controls! Original review follows, with some edits based on my experience: I have a hackable Switch, but chose to try this out after being extremely disappointed with the Switch's performance as an emulation system — late N64 releases barely run, and don't even think about playing GameCube games. The Kishi perfectly fits my Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G out of the box (a phone too big for the Kishi V1, which has hardware about twice as good as a Switch). Buttons feel good, not mushy, and the sticks are good. Triggers feel nice, and the analog support is always nice to have (Looking at you, Nintendo.). The four auxillary buttons are in kind of weird places, but it works. Tightly grips the phone, and the slight curve to the grips is much more comfortable than holding the phone itself, or even Switch Joy-Con. Build quality feels solid; it flexes a little bit when fully extended, but that's not a position you'll ever have it in except when putting the phone in. The Razer Nexus app is a little weird and not terribly useful, but it runs under microG and doesn't require an internet connection. The touch control emulation works great in the few apps I've tried it in, but it's necessarily a pretty subpar experience. I didn't keep playing games that required it, native controller support is the way to go. Verify that the games you want to play support controllers before purchasing! Works perfectly in RetroArch, Lemuroid, and Dolphin — also works to navigate Android itself. Waiting (im)patiently for Yuzu controller support to report on that. I got this on a Warehouse deal for ~$60. Its normal $100 asking price is a bit steep, but it's not too bad compared to its competitors and for what you get.

Out of the controllers on the market that turn your phone into a steamdeck/switch/psp style system this seems to be the most functional feature rich of the controllers and most easy to use. My biggest complaint is that I still can't keep my slim spigen case on when I play because of the lip on the front of the case. Even with the rubber inserts removed from the controller no connection just barely, which is rather unfortunate as I'm sure a lot of us were so hoping to keep our cases on since practically everyone uses a case with their phone. Thankfully the slim armor spigen case comes off and on really quickly and easily but if you have something like a defender otterbox type case just consider another case or a steamdeck honestly until one of these companies finally figures a solution to this like a retractable USB-C or something. Compared to the Kishi V1: This controller improves in every department aside from maybe a little bit of portability since it doesn't shrink down in size quite as much as the V1. The sticks are also not as stiff which is a welcome upgrade with buttons that feel much more clicky and responsive. (seriously almost too responsive sometimes) the triggers feel better and slip less now too. The new nexus app enables hot keys on the new m1 and m2 buttons which are the shit and make destiny 2 much more playable if you're used to paddles on classic style controller. For $100 this is still an absolute rip off as there is minimal tech within these controllers, even at $50 for the V1 this is priced quite high for what you get but these controllers are still quite niche and they are capitalizing hard on it. Tl;DR The V2 fixed all my issues I had with the V1 and I love this new controller however it still can't be used with majority of cases which is wack. If you have big case that don't come off ez don't waste your money. The M1 and M2 buttons are the shit just like paddles.

I have been using this controller for about a month and it definitely gets the job done. That said, there are a few downsides to the Kishi that make me wish I had purchased an alternative (such as the Backbone) instead. Here are the pros and cons of the controller from my perspective, starting with the cons... Cons: - No Headphone Jack: This is a big downside for me. About 90% of the time I'm using the controller, I need headphones because I don't want to bother people around me. Yes, you can use Bluetooth headphones, but there's a ton of latency, so you'll hear the audio about a quarter of a second after the corresponding visuals on screen. Competing products like the Backbone solve the latency problem by including a built-in wired headphone jack. If the Kishi v2 had one of those, I'd be much happier. - Smartphone Spacers: The controller comes with 2 sets of spacers, and this just wasn't enough options for me to get my phone fitting snugly. I had to experiment with buying different cases for the phone in order to get the fit just right. A few additional spacer sizes would have helped. - Clicky Buttons: These buttons are LOUD. Unfortunately, I can't really use the controller in bed next to my spouse or when I'm sitting in the room with my sleeping 7 month old baby. It will wake them up. I have other controllers that are much quieter, so I'm not sure why the buttons on the Kishi have to click so loudly. - Button Spacing: The ABXY buttons are just a little too close together. In one of my favorite games, you need to hold A and tap Y, and it's just not possible with this button layout. This isn't a problem with standalone controllers I've used. Pros: + Compatibility: Worked with every game I cared about without having to do much setup. This controller is especially great for emulation. + Size: Just about the perfect size to make it portable. I purchased a 3rd party case to protect the joysticks when it's in my bag. + Ergonomics: The controller feels pretty good in my (large) hands. Slightly larger grips would have been nice, but in the end the design strikes a good balance between ergonomics and size. Overall, I'm mostly happy with the purchase, but I do have a bit of buyer's remorse since it seems that the new Backbone for Android might have served my needs better, especially with the integrated headphone jack.

Really impressed with the controller, especially at the sale price of 45 dollars. Truly brings a handheld console-like experience to your android device, given that it's powerful enough. The Nexus app integrates really well with android, simple, intuitive, and responsive. The pass through charging is very convenient. Game support is generally good, but may be hit or miss depending on the game's support, but the top games usually works well. Input lag is minimal as expected. The buttons are clicky and overall fits well in my average-to-small hands. Only real issues is finding the right combination of risers to fit with your smartphone. My pixel 8's camera bump forced me to go without any risers on the bump side, and the regular padded one on the USB port side.

Fantastic controller and works perfectly on my Pixel 8. I've had this for over a year now and it still works as great as the day I purchased it. This effectively turns any phone into a game console. Yes, the resulting unit is long, but it feels good in the hand.

First of all I have a Pixel 7 Pro with a minimalist case (nothing bulky) so everyone can get an idea of what I was working with. I bought this because I actually find the Backbone to be too expensive for what it is. This seemed to be a decent more budget friendly option. But now that I have it I see why the Backbone can afford to charge more. First of all, this doesn't fit your phone if you have a case, which the Backbone does (keep in mind I have a minimalist phone case so it's not bulky at all). Even after changing out the little bumper adapter things my phone still didn't fit with the case on. Second, the buttons feel a bit cheap and they're far too "clicky"; I felt like I was pushing the buttons on a mouse rather than a controller. The only reason I didn't give it one star is because it does what it says it does, and even though it's slightly worse build quality than the Backbone it seems decent. If you don't use a case I think it's a decent alternative to the Backbone. The software was actually pretty good. If they had just done a little bit better job with the bumper adapters for phones to allow for something just a little bigger I would have been pretty happy. Like I said, Backbone actually did this, so it's possible for Razer to do it as well. Ironically I think my phone would have fit if it didn't have the camera bump but I guess Razer isn't thinking that far ahead. Maybe in the next generation they'll allow for more adapters for different phone sizes. Update: Now that I've been using it tonight I attempted to use the "passthrough charging" and it wouldn't charge at all. Removed a star for that so the lowest possible rating. Definitely will be returning it.

I grabbed a V2 from Amazon that was a return and I used a $50 gift card so I spent all of $12 on this thing. I'm not a heavy gamer but I wanted something more slim than the old Stadia controller and cell phone mount I've been using and this is my first foray into a dedicated remote for a cell phone. The Razer is light weight and pairs well with my Pixel 7 Pro with the thickest spacers installed. When placed into the controller properly, the fit is secure and there is no flex in the unit. The controller doesn't interfere with my screen protector either, but the phone does need to be case-less. The A/B/X/Y buttons are mushy as others have mentioned, that said, I got used to it relatively quickly. The other buttons and joycons are fine to me. My sole use for this thing is Xbox Game Pass/Xbox Remote Play for a few titles here and there. I tend to have low expectations for certain types of products as well as a specific price point I'm OK with but I'm pleasantly surprised by the Kishi. Personally, I would not spend $100 on the Kishi or any other controller. If it was the ONLY way I had to game (mobile device with Game Pass) I would probably have a different opinion. I think it just comes down to what the consumer values. I've had this thing for 24 hours and I plan to keep it. I appreciate the fit and comfort as well as the value for an open box return.

Great controller, feels natural in your hands and work with my S21 Ultra perfectly Sadly, it didn't take one month before the right Joystick starts drifting badly What a waste

Amazing controller. Uses micro switches for the buttons so everything feels snappy and responsive. Best dpad on a mobile controller short of an official Xbox series controller. Analogs aren't full size but feel more responsive than the switch ones for me with better gradual resistance. Ergonomics are good but the pads are small, which is great for portability, probably not great for really large hands. The whole build feels really nice and stable, good quality plastic. I would say overall it comes close to matching first party quality, way better than any other 3rd party controller. It's slightly smaller than a switch when connected to my Galaxy S20 FE. The telescoping back adds a bit more depth, but it's height is much smaller. The controller has no noticeable latency due to using a direct USB-C connection. It's the same as using a native device. Which brings me to the only sticking point, that for the price you pay you're not getting blue tooth, which some games require to use a controller in the first place(call of duty, apex). But those games seem to be the only exception I've found, everything else especially emulators work without a hitch. This could be fixed in future updates. Overall, this is the best mobile controller that snaps onto a phone, by far. I've tried a bunch of them from different companies and they all have faults. The Razer Kishi V2 is the summit, nothing comes close. There are really no issues to speak of. Hopefully the buttons, telescoping back and USB c connector hold up over time. Well worth the money, especially if you can grab it on sale, then it's a no brainer.

Fits my phone well and feels sturdy. The buttons are a little louder than I'd like, but that's just personal choice

Product looks well assembled and has good quality. Bought this to play my favourite Call of Duty mobile on my android phone but to my dismay, although it detected the game being installed, doesnt work properly when the game is launched. Googled around and found that some other software needed to be installed for it to work. Tried but was unsuccessful to get it to work as well. Consulted technical folks on this but they provided some generic advice that was not specific to getting the game to work properly either which was a surprise to me that they dont have a ready solution to this if it is indeed a widely encountered problem.

O controle se adapta a quase qualquer celular, se adaptou ao meu Moto Edge 40, e permite jogar com muito conforto e qualidade. Os botões são "clicky", pouca distância para ativação e boa resposta, fazem esse click dando uma sensação de retorno. Os gatilhos são como os de controle convencional, bom para jogos de corrida. Todos os jogos reconhecem o controle, assim como os emuladores. Os botões extras são configuráveis dentro do app do controle e também funcionam em qualquer jogo.