
The controller also comes with the L1/R1 bumper buttons and the L2/R2 trigger buttons. On the rear side is the textured hand grips that offer a natural holding posture and comfort as compared to other competing controllers. The analog triggers feel premium while using the controller and the layout is asymmetrical in design.

On the right side is the microswitch-based ABXY face buttons, along with the right-sided analog button, the dedicated Razer Nexus button, and another button to open the menu.Īnd as a part of its design, the Kishi V2 comes with a USB-C passthrough connector on the bridge area to achieve a direct connection with your smartphone. On the left side, the controller features the mechanical D-pad, along with the left analog stick on the top, the options button on the top right side of the D-pad, and the Share button located on the bottom of the D-pad. Razer mentions to us that the ergonomic design of the new Kishi V2 is the result of an extensive study of finding the optimal size, shape, and materials needed to create a controller that is comfortable to use for long gaming sessions. This gives gamers the experience of holding a handheld gaming console that is similar to the Nintendo Switch and the old Sony PSVITA. The Razer Kishi V2 controller features a design that features an extendable bridge in the middle to accommodate the smartphone. While full-sized smartphone controllers do offer some of the best console-like experiences on the go, the clamp which holds your device does often feel front-heavy. When choosing a smartphone controller, factors such as the design of the controller and the ease to connect the device to your smartphone are important. Razer has now announced its latest universal gaming controller called the Razer Kishi V2 for Android smartphones, and here are our thoughts about the device.

From the Raiju Mobile controller that offered a full-controller experience with a smartphone holder, the Razer Junglecat which featured a dual-sided controller design, and the original Razer Kishi which improves over the latter with low-latency controls. When it comes to gaming controllers for smartphones, Razer has quite the experience in creating high-quality products.
