We tested Razer Kishi, the controller for playing on Android phones that allows you to enjoy your favorite titles without input lag. Comfort above all.
It is common to find a range of peripherals for the mobile market whose only connection method is via bluetooth. Razer has found in this a gap in which to once again consolidate its presence in the mobile video game industry. Hence Razer Kishi, a universal controller for Android whose advantages are clear and firm: extend your fun with the greatest possible comfort.
Whether you are a player in the main fashion titles or have joined the train of the cloud game, Razer Kishi has come to try to undo the control of Xbox One and the like.
Goodbye to input lag
Razer Kishi has been built with the goal of eliminating any meddling between your order and response time. The remote does not include bluetooth, but the connection is made from the USB-C port inside the remote. After placing the mobile horizontally, the input is adjusted on the right side of the remote, which makes both the device and the controller compact, as if they were a single entity.
By connecting directly to it, say goodbye to input lag. On many occasions, the company has wanted to place special emphasis on the possibilities it opens up in the streaming services environment. Google Stadia, GeForce Now and Project xCloud, which already have more latency than a game downloaded to your mobile, may be more relevant options for the consumer if you reduce the delay of control from your side.
And it is that the peripheral is designed so that you do not waste a single moment in installations. You take your mobile, put it in the holder and that’s it. Seconds necessary to be in the game at the moment. The company recommends the optional download of the Kishi application, which you will find in the Google Play Store. With it you will have the latest firmware updates and access to the control profiles of the main compatible games, such as Fortnite, Grid Autosport or Black Desert Mobile. It is also compatible to stream the game from your computer to your mobile through apps like Steamlink or Rainway.
Requirements
As soon as you open the box you will find the remote in its compact mode. To open it, you must press the two levers located on the back, which allows the tires to expand and you can place your mobile. Due to the need for a mobile phone with a USB-C port, not all models are compatible with it, as well as for its dimensions.
To function, your mobile must have at least an Android 8.0 Oreo or 7.0 Nougat operating system, or higher. The supported dimensions are between 145.3 and 163mm high, 68.2 and 78.1 wide and 7.0 and 8.8 deep. If you have one of the models in the list below, you will have no problem:
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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8 +
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Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9 +
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Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10 +
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Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20 +
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 / 10+
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Google Pixel 2/2 XL
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Google Pixel 3/3 XL
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Google Pixel 4/4 XL
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Razer Phone 1
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Razer Phone 2
Prints
Comfort. That is the word with which we can summarize our time at Razer Kishi. Connect and play, without complications and in better conditions than the other controls. With the complete package, it stays in your hands as a kind of Nintendo Switch, although lighter. The analog sticks work perfectly, and overall the quality of the buttons is optimal.
The catch that we found is the crosshead. The answer does not give a good feeling when pressed left and down. It is as if the rubber is smaller than the plastic. Dance when we do quick touches. At first we thought that this problem was going to carry over to the R1 and L1 buttons, but nothing could be further from the truth: they respond quickly and have an adequate route; the button remains in the same position regardless of where you press.
The same goes for the triggers, perhaps the best of the remote. It is below what Microsoft has achieved with what was seen on Xbox One, but for the mobile environment it makes a good impression. It is firm, fast and at the same time accurate in feedback. The theme of the crosshead moves to the Y button, in which we do not know why it behaves differently from the rest. Responds less firmly than A, X, and B.
Being connected to the mobile makes Razer Kishi use the battery of the terminal. What happens if we reach a low percentage? Take it easy, you can keep your game. In the lower right part it incorporates a USB-C connection so that we can use our charger while playing. First of all, the user is the first. When we finish, the command can be collected in the way that you can see it in the images that accompany the text. It is easy to save due to its almost square format.
In conclusion, Razer Kishi enhances the traditional mobile video game experience. Comfort above all for all kinds of experiences. Whether you are a regular Fortnite or experiment with the game through the cloud, any element of digital entertainment is greatly improved when we use it. The input lag is invaluable. Undoubtedly the strong point of the peripheral.
