I was already annoyed by the handhelds existing software when I noticed the dock automatically installed Razer Cortex.
I drew in a breath, thinking I was again saddled with unwanted bloatware.
Razers software suite is notoriously annoying.
The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma folds up for extra portability, but the real star is Razer Cortex for handheld.© Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
At the same time, it also interacts with any of your connected lighting elements and games.
I still have a hard time discerning which software to use for different occasions.
It can be handy, but it has little use for most casual gamers who simply load up Steam.
The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma includes one HDMI 2.0, three USB-A, an ethernet port, and up to 100W of USB charging with passthrough. © Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
On Windows-based handhelds, software is still a sticking point.
Windows is terrible for small 7- or 8-inch displays.
The software releases some memory every time you load up a game through the client.
Otherwise, you’ve got the option to also connect it with a PIN code.
The screen on your host PC goes dark once you start streaming to reduce wasted electricity.
you could also change this in tweaks by turning off Virtual Display Mode.
You dont need the Dock Chroma to get the Cortex software on your handheld.
You dont even need a handheld to enjoy the softwares game streaming.
But taken together, it has already proved a boon to my handheld lifestyle.
Lets hope it improves over time rather than devolves into the mess of modern Synapse.
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