It’s taken a while, but phones have finally become powerful enough to run REAL games. Sure, phones have had “games” for a long time, but between Gameloft titles and Bejeweled, there was no real gaming available on phones. With the advent of new generation phones, not only can they play fully-fledged video games like Resident Evil, or PubG, but it can sometimes be preferable to playing on a system. My major issue, though, were touch controls. Not only do I always forget my finger placement, but I’m always clicking in-between the buttons or like on my character. Also, having my own thumbs covering a huge part of the screen is just not a good experience.
So there I was playing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (an amazing game, definitely worth the $1.99 on any app store) and couldn’t do any of the tight platforming needed to beat tougher bosses or even some regular enemies. As an unforgiving Metroidvania, it needs a physical controller – and I found the perfect one in the Razer Kishi Ultra. To start with, it looks great – black with sleek lines and RGB built-in. The grips are very comfortable and work for sessions of any length – after 5 hours (I was trapped in a plane) my hands didn’t hurt at all.
Connection is a breeze – just plug your phone into the USB-C plug and then pull the two grips apart as if you were at the gym (but you aren’t). Pull to the desired size and then let your phone nestle between the two grips in the padded area. Because of this design, similar to the PS Backbone and Gamesir controllers, you can fit pretty much any phone in there, as long as it takes USB C. Even folding phones fit, and with the open screen you have a device that makes the Nintendo Switch look anemic. Plugging a cable into the controller also charges your phone, so you don’t have to take the phone out to charge it during extended sessions. The buttons are tactile and clicky as expected – this is a Razer product after all. The triggers feel great too, with suitable flex and a good “click” when fully depressed. The thumbsticks are grippy and don’t feel like they’re going to rub down after too much gaming either.
The Kishi can even be used as a regular controller, without a phone at all. You can connect it to a switch, PC or anything with a USB plug and it will act just like a normal wired controller, awesome! This kind of dual-purpose isn’t in every phone controller, and it’s a welcome addition here! Overall, an awesome product for the mobile gamer or for those looking to move into mobile gaming. 5 stars.
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GameSir Official Store US | KICKDOT Direct | MasTechBox |
| hardware platform | Smartphone | Smartphone | Android, iOS | sony psp, sega master system, sega dreamcast | Xbox One, Android |
| model name | Kishi Ultra | Kishi V2 | — | — | GameSir X2 Pro |
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Razer Kishi Ultra USB-C Smartphones & iPad Mini Controller
Razer USA ltd
From the manufacturer
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Full-sized Form Factor for Phones and iPad Mini
Console gaming form factor meets Mobile Gaming convenience
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Pro-Grade Console Controls and Ergonomics
Featuring Mecha-tactile 8-way d-pad & action buttons, Hall Effect triggers, programmable buttons
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Play on your PC
Connect to your PC or iPad with a USB C cable – no phone required. Cable sold separately
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Razer Sensa HD Haptics & Razer Chroma RGB
High-fidelity haptics that are more detailed than console controller vibrations and Chroma RGB
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Compatible with Many Popular Phone Cases
Avoid the hassle of removing your case to play
1 Full-sized Form Factor 2 Pro Controller Features 3 Play on PC 4 Multi-Sensory Immersion 5 Case Compatibility
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Gaming Everywhere with Razer
Enter a new era of mobile gaming with Razer mobile products, for bringing your best game anywhere you play
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Kishi V2 USB C
Razer Kishi V2 USB C is a universal mobile gaming controller that brings a console-class gameplay experience to your smartphone
Kishi Line
 Kishi Ultra |  Kishi V2 Pro for Android |  Kishi V2 USB C |  Kishi V2 (Lightning) | |
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Price
| $149.99 | $129.99 | $99.99 | $79.40 |
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Device Compatibility
| iPhone 15, iPad Mini, Android | Android Only | iPhone 15, Android | iPhones with Lightning Port |
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Extendable Bridge
| Yes (Universal Fit) | Yes (Universal Android fit) | Yes (Universal Fit) | Yes (Lightning iPhone Fit) |
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Controller Width Expanded
| 334.8 mm / 13.18 in | 265.5 mm / 10.45 in | - | - |
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Button Type
| Mecha-Tactile & Hall-Effect | Microswitch & Analog Triggers | Microswitch & Analog Triggers | Microswitch & Analog Triggers |
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Audio Input
| 3.5 mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm Audio Jack | - | - |
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Haptics Support
| ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Razer Software
| Razer Nexus 3.0 | Razer Nexus 3.0 | Razer Nexus 3.0 | Razer Nexus 3.0 |
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Special Functionality
| Razer Chroma RGB | - | - | - |
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Best mobile controller out there, works incredibly well, great for iPad mini
Wow, I’m incredibly impressed with this mobile controller. I’ve used 3 or 4 of the other competitors in the past and this is by far the most comfortable, most responsive, and easiest to use. I have the backbone, a generic Bluetooth vice controller, an xbox elite 2 controller, and a ps5 dualsense controller, and I have found this to feel the most natural and comfortable setup I’ve ever used. The joysticks are in a great position and they’re accurate, the buttons, while clicky, are all quick and responsive, and the triggers work well and give enough room to fit your fingers on. While this might not be the most compact controller out there, I’d much rather use more space and have the best experience I can. Unfortunately at the moment I don’t have a usbc iPhone to use with it but I have been using my iPad mini which works great with it. The only issue I’ve had is the very top of the left side the controller sometimes pushes the lock button, pushing me to the Lock Screen in the middle of a game, but hopefully with a case on the iPad mini it will fix that issue. The xbox controller layout is the most comfortable in my opinion so I’m glad that the controller is laid out in that orientation, and the grips are comfortable to hold for quite a while. The L4 and R4 are a bit far for me since I usually use my middle finger to hold the back of the controller rather than using it for triggers, but I’m sure with more time spent in it ill be able to use them well. The charging pass though works great as well as the headphone port, however I normally use Bluetooth headphones to keep the wires to a minimum.The controller is made by Razer so you can rest assure the quality is great and the controller feels solid. True to being a Razer product the controller also has built in RGB that can be customized in a few different ways or just completely turned off altogether. I was a bit worried that the RGB would drain battery but honestly I haven’t really noticed a difference in battery levels since I started using it. The price is a bit on the higher side, however I feel like the features ,added comfort, and overall quality is worth the extra money over the competition. If you’re looking for the best experience possible, I can’t say I’ve found anything that comes close to the Razer Kishi Ultra.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
The controller is made by Razer so you can rest assure the quality is great and the controller feels solid. True to being a Razer product the controller also has built in RGB that can be customized in a few different ways or just completely turned off altogether. I was a bit worried that the RGB would drain battery but honestly I haven’t really noticed a difference in battery levels since I started using it. The price is a bit on the higher side, however I feel like the features ,added comfort, and overall quality is worth the extra money over the competition. If you’re looking for the best experience possible, I can’t say I’ve found anything that comes close to the Razer Kishi Ultra.
Best mobile controller out there, works incredibly well, great for iPad mini
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
Wow, I’m incredibly impressed with this mobile controller. I’ve used 3 or 4 of the other competitors in the past and this is by far the most comfortable, most responsive, and easiest to use. I have the backbone, a generic Bluetooth vice controller, an xbox elite 2 controller, and a ps5 dualsense controller, and I have found this to feel the most natural and comfortable setup I’ve ever used. The joysticks are in a great position and they’re accurate, the buttons, while clicky, are all quick and responsive, and the triggers work well and give enough room to fit your fingers on. While this might not be the most compact controller out there, I’d much rather use more space and have the best experience I can. Unfortunately at the moment I don’t have a usbc iPhone to use with it but I have been using my iPad mini which works great with it. The only issue I’ve had is the very top of the left side the controller sometimes pushes the lock button, pushing me to the Lock Screen in the middle of a game, but hopefully with a case on the iPad mini it will fix that issue. The xbox controller layout is the most comfortable in my opinion so I’m glad that the controller is laid out in that orientation, and the grips are comfortable to hold for quite a while. The L4 and R4 are a bit far for me since I usually use my middle finger to hold the back of the controller rather than using it for triggers, but I’m sure with more time spent in it ill be able to use them well. The charging pass though works great as well as the headphone port, however I normally use Bluetooth headphones to keep the wires to a minimum.Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
The controller is made by Razer so you can rest assure the quality is great and the controller feels solid. True to being a Razer product the controller also has built in RGB that can be customized in a few different ways or just completely turned off altogether. I was a bit worried that the RGB would drain battery but honestly I haven’t really noticed a difference in battery levels since I started using it. The price is a bit on the higher side, however I feel like the features ,added comfort, and overall quality is worth the extra money over the competition. If you’re looking for the best experience possible, I can’t say I’ve found anything that comes close to the Razer Kishi Ultra.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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