Razer Kishi V2 Pro Review

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5 min readSep 13, 2023

The Razer Kishi V2 Pro is a next-generation universal mobile gaming controller with haptics, designed for console-class control and immersion. It allows you to play the biggest games on your phone exactly as you’d expect to play them on your battle station.

Razer Kishi V2 Pro

The controller is armed with microswitches, analog triggers, and programmable multifunction buttons, allowing you to play with greater precision and feel every in-game action through lifelike haptic vibrations. It supports Android titles and game streaming from the cloud or your device, so you can enjoy the flexibility to play from the cloud or beam it from your PC or console.

The Razer Kishi V2 Pro features a stable, extendable bridge that perfectly holds the most popular Android smartphones, providing a secure fit that won’t come loose while you game. It also has a virtual controller mode that unlocks controller support for touchscreen-only games and allows you to remap commands to the Razer Kishi V2 Pro.

The controller is designed for long gaming sessions, yet slim enough to fit into a pocket, optimized for both comfort and portability. It is powered by the Razer Nexus app, which unifies your mobile gaming experience with seamless game discovery across thousands of titles, advanced controller customization, an integrated game launcher, and more.

Razer Kishi V2 Pro Specifications

CONNECTIVITY — USB Type C

CHARGING — Pass through charging

BATTERY LIFE — None

CLICKABLE THUMBSTICK — Yes

THUMBSTICK SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT — None

MULTI-FUNCTION BUTTONS — 2

MECHA-TACTILE ACTION BUTTONS — None

TRIGGER STOPS — None

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS — Android 10 or higherHyperSense haptics compatibility varies depending on the game and Android system version

SUPPORTED PHONE DIMENSIONS — Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ / S9 / S9+ / S10 / S10+ / S20 Series / S21 Series / S22 Series / Note 8 / Note 9 / Note 10 / Note 10+ / Note 20, Google Pixel 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6, and many other Android devices.

APPROXIMATE SIZE — 92.2 mm x 180.7 mm x 33.9 mm

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT — 138 g

MOBILE APP — Yes

Features

Razer™ Hypersense Haptics:

The controller is armed with microswitches, analog triggers, and programmable multifunction buttons, allowing you to play with greater precision and feel every in-game action through lifelike haptic vibrations.

Razer Kishi V2 Pro

Supports Android titles and Game Streaming:

In addition to the hottest mobile games, you can use the controller to play the biggest PC and console releases directly on your phone. With support for major game streaming apps, you can enjoy the flexibility to play from the cloud or beam it from your PC or console (third-party hardware and services may be required).

Universal Fit with Extendable Bridge:

The Razer Kishi V2 Pro features a stable, extendable bridge that perfectly holds the most popular Android smartphones, providing a secure fit that won’t come loose while you game.

Razer Kishi V2 Pro

Virtual Controller Mode:

You can unlock controller support for touchscreen-only games and remap commands to the Razer Kishi V2 Pro.

Ergonomic Design:

The controller is designed for long gaming sessions, yet is slim enough to fit into a pocket. It is optimized for both comfort and portability, with each button in just the right place.

Powered by the Razer Nexus App:

This app allows you to discover thousands of titles seamlessly, customize your controller, launch games, and more.

Connectivity:

The controller connects via USB Type-C, eliminating input latency for seamless, responsive control during gaming.

Pass-through Charging:

You can keep your Android phone powered as you game simply by plugging in its charging cable to the controller.

3.5 mm Audio Jack:

You can connect your favorite earbuds or headphones and stay immersed in your entertainment.

FAQs

Q: How do I enable vibration support on the Kishi V2 Pro for Xbox Game Pass?

A: To enable vibration support on the Kishi V2 Pro for Xbox Game Pass, you need to paste the following text into Chrome’s URL bar to open the Chrome Flags page: chrome://flags/#temporary-unexpire-flags-m115. Then find Temporarily unexpired M115 flags and change them to Enabled.

Q: How do I connect my earbuds or headphones to the Kishi V2 Pro?

A: The Kishi V2 Pro has a 3.5 mm audio jack that lets you connect your earbuds or headphones and stay immersed in your entertainment. You can also use wireless earbuds or headphones via Bluetooth if your phone supports it.

Q: How do I update the firmware of the Kishi V2 Pro?

A: To update the firmware of the Kishi V2 Pro, you need to download and install the Razer Controller Setup for the Xbox app from the Google Play Store. Then follow the instructions on the app to update your controller.

Q: How do I customize the buttons of the Kishi V2 Pro?

A: To customize the buttons of the Kishi V2 Pro, you need to open the Razer Nexus app and go to Controller Settings. There you can assign different functions to each button according to your preference.

Q: How do I charge my phone while using the Kishi V2 Pro?

A: The Kishi V2 Pro has a passthrough charging port that lets you plug in your phone’s charging cable to the controller and keep your phone powered as you game. You can also use a power bank or a wall charger to charge your phone while using the controller.

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