Razer Kishi Ultra
Razer’s controller transforms a folding smartphone or iPad mini into the perfect console for bed.
It also works with your PC when tethered.
Pros
Cons
Its been so lovely playingDreamlight Valleylying down.
The Razer Kishi Ultra strapped around the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The Razer Kishi Ultra is a third variant of the increasingly popular smartphone gamepad, theRazer Kishi V2.
The Ultra is bigger and ergonomically designed to be used as a standalone controller tethered to a PC.
It fits any machine with up to an 8-inch display.
Everything in life comes with caveats, however.
Indeed, this controller feels more professional than the regular Kishi V2 series.
It has Razers Chroma RGB, which is as ridiculous and overt as it sounds.
The added RGB flair makes any smartphone or tablet feel completely different when strapped into the Kishi Ultra.
Razer promises extreme responsiveness with its microswitch technology.
Indeed, it offers satisfying auditory feedback.
The joysticks are smooth, too, and the right and left trigger buttons press smoothly.
A programmable L4 and R4 button at the top is outfitted with that satisfying click.
The Kishi Ultra uses USB-C devices with various inserts to help fit a phone or tablet.
Playing with the Kishi Ultra
The Razer Kishi Ultra works with a ton of games and devices.
It works withHello Kitty Island Adventureon the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
It works with Dreamlight Valley streamed throughXbox Game Passon the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
It even offers haptic feedback on some games, though I didnt experience it during playtime.
The Kishi Ultra is comfortable, but only for some time.
After about 40 minutes of Dreamlight Valley chore time, I felt tired in my wrists.
I held the equipment while lying down and propped up on my elbows.
Yes, I should be sleeping instead of staying up and playing Dreamlight Valley.
I did experience slight latency issues.
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