The Razer Kishi V2 for iPhone is available to purchase today for $99.99, following the release of the Android-handiest Kishi V2 in July. This is the brand’s second generation of Nintendo Switch-cherish controllers for iOS devices that make cell gaming feel more cherish a real console expertise.
Whereas you were pondering of upgrading from the original Razer Kishi or iOS controller, then there are a few benefits. Two fresh multi-feature shoulder buttons can be remapped in the Nexus app (Razer’s personal gaming hub) in case you revel in playing more advanced games, and there’s a dedicated button that will take you to the Nexus app straight, though its capabilities of handling iOS integration remain to be seen given that Apple doesn’t allow for native app streaming.
The Razer Kishi (left) vs the Razer Kishi V2 (lawful)
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Compatibility for telephones and connections aside, the acquire for each the Android and iOS Kishi V2 is nearly identical. This means the iOS version of the Kishi V2 shares the same criticisms, including uncomfortable buttons and a lack of a 3.5mm audio jack for those that purchase roar headphone connectivity. All the buttons and thumbstick capabilities are the same across the iOS and Android units, and each measure in at 3.6 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches and weigh 4.3 oz.
Speaking of buttons, these have been modeled after the tactile microswitch controls featured on another Razer product, the Wolverine V2 console controller. We smartly-known in our review of the Kishi V2 for Android that whereas those mechanical buttons impressed on the Wolverine V2, on this smaller controller, a lack of travel makes them less spectacular on the Kishi.
The Razer Kishi V2 has some similarities to the Backbone One controller.
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The review also notes that the Kishi V2’s performance falls flat against a competing Lightning-handiest product, the $99 Backbone One. Razer appears to have taken some hefty inspiration from its competitors when designing the second generation of Kishi cell controllers, though that mattered less for the Kishi V2 for Android as Backbone’s offering was designed for iOS customers. Now that buyers have a alternative between the 2 straight competing products, the apparent feedback regarding the Backbone One’s Lightning charging and 3.5mm audio passthrough, software integration, and general in-hand comfort may maybe steal over even loyal fans of Razer’s hardware.
The Kishi V2 for iPhone requires iOS 15.4 or later and is compatible with units from the iPhone SE (first- and second-gen) via to the iPhone 13 series. Whereas you’re waiting to snap up the upcoming iPhone 14, then fresh rumors counsel that it’ll calm be rocking a Lightning connection, but we received’t know for distinct if the Kishi V2 for iOS will toughen it unless it officially hits the market.
