Amazon has Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller/Gamepad (iOS) on sale for $44.99. Shipping is free.
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Key Features:
Universal Mobile Gaming Controller: Designed to bring console-level control to your phone for gaming anywhere
Cloud and Mobile Gaming: Compatible with leading cloud gaming services including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Stadia, Amazon Luna, GeForce NOW, & Steam Link; & hundreds of popular mobile games including Call of Duty Mobile (iPhone only), Fortnite, Minecraft, Genshin Impact, Brawlhalla, Asphalt 9: Legends, emulators, & many more
Refine Your Aim and Execution: Clickable analog thumbsticks provide greater accuracy and tactile feedback, and the performance buttons and d-pad deliver precision input
Latency-Free Gameplay: Unlike Bluetooth controllers which produce lag, the controller has zero latency by directly connecting to the device's charging port
USB Type C Charging Port: For pass-through charging of your phone or tablet while using the controller
Ergonomic, Flexible Design for a Comfortable Handheld Grip: Designed for long gaming sessions, the controller feels great to hold and can be stretched and clamped on most iPhones with a Lighting port, providing a secure hold that won't come loose during gaming
Compatibility: Works with most iPhones including X, 11, 12, 13, 13 Max - must remove phone case before use
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About this deal:
This Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller/Gamepad (iOS) is priced $55 lower (55% savings) than the list price.
This price matches our previous Frontpage deal (here) from early October.
About this product:
This has a 4.3 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 16,440 reviews.
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Universal Mobile Gaming Controller: Designed to bring console-level control to your phone for gaming anywhere
Cloud and Mobile Gaming: Compatible with leading cloud gaming services including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Stadia, Amazon Luna, GeForce NOW, & Steam Link; & hundreds of popular mobile games including Call of Duty Mobile (iPhone only), Fortnite, Minecraft, Genshin Impact, Brawlhalla, Asphalt 9: Legends, emulators, & many more
Refine Your Aim and Execution: Clickable analog thumbsticks provide greater accuracy and tactile feedback, and the performance buttons and d-pad deliver precision input
Latency-Free Gameplay: Unlike Bluetooth controllers which produce lag, the controller has zero latency by directly connecting to the device's charging port
USB Type C Charging Port: For pass-through charging of your phone or tablet while using the controller
Ergonomic, Flexible Design for a Comfortable Handheld Grip: Designed for long gaming sessions, the controller feels great to hold and can be stretched and clamped on most iPhones with a Lighting port, providing a secure hold that won't come loose during gaming
Compatibility: Works with most iPhones including X, 11, 12, 13, 13 Max - must remove phone case before use
Razer Kishi Mobile Game Controller / Gamepad for iPhone iOS: Works with most iPhones – X, 11, 12, 13, 13 Max - Apple Arcade, Amazon Luna, Google Stadia - Lightning Port Passthrough - MFi Certified
Here is another perspective from someone having both V1 and V2.
I returned Kishi v2.
v2 PROS:
-HUGE upgrade on joysticks. Night and day difference on accuracy and feel.
-Easier than v1 to plop phones in the controller, and you're good to go.
-Couple extra buttons like screenshot and new Nexus app (check cons)
V2 CONS:
-Tactile buttons are ANNOYING, they're LOUD enough to wake up my wife whos sleeping across me in cali king bed. ALL buttons are now tactile
-Bigger footprint because middle part doesn't collapse into itself
-Isn't any more rigid than V1, there is some play between phone and controller when there is any slight twisting motion.
-More new buttons require this new Nexus app to work. Nexus app is bloatware, ad-ridden, crap app. (look at its reviews)
-Memory buttons can only be mapped to existing buttons. Similar to Xbox elite controller, but elite controller button's are back buttons, not top buttons so its not the same functionality or usefulness.
-Unless very thin case, most of the time you'll still need to take off case to use.
I suggest going with V1 unless V2 is sold at the same price as this.
Is this the same one that microsoft just had for $20?
I think the v2 fits a wider variety of phone sizes and works better with a case on. I just performed surgery on my v1 to remove a plastic bumper piece to allow it to work with a case (in addition to removing the rubber inserts). The v2 also has a couple extra features or buttons I think.
I think the v2 fits a wider variety of phone sizes and works better with a case on. I just performed surgery on my v1 to remove a plastic bumper piece to allow it to work with a case (in addition to removing the rubber inserts). The v2 also has a couple extra features or buttons I think.
I've also heard the V2 is much better from a build quality and rigidity standpoint. I've been eyeing these out and it sounds the the V2 is a much better investment, but it hasn't gone on sale below $100 yet.
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Here is another perspective from someone having both V1 and V2.
I returned Kishi v2.
v2 PROS:
-HUGE upgrade on joysticks. Night and day difference on accuracy and feel.
-Easier than v1 to plop phones in the controller, and you're good to go.
-Couple extra buttons like screenshot and new Nexus app (check cons)
V2 CONS:
-Tactile buttons are ANNOYING, they're LOUD enough to wake up my wife whos sleeping across me in cali king bed. ALL buttons are now tactile
-Bigger footprint because middle part doesn't collapse into itself
-Isn't any more rigid than V1, there is some play between phone and controller when there is any slight twisting motion.
-More new buttons require this new Nexus app to work. Nexus app is bloatware, ad-ridden, crap app. (look at its reviews)
-Memory buttons can only be mapped to existing buttons. Similar to Xbox elite controller, but elite controller button's are back buttons, not top buttons so its not the same functionality or usefulness.
-Unless very thin case, most of the time you'll still need to take off case to use.
I suggest going with V1 unless V2 is sold at the same price as this.
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I returned Kishi v2.
v2 PROS:
-HUGE upgrade on joysticks. Night and day difference on accuracy and feel.
-Easier than v1 to plop phones in the controller, and you're good to go.
-Couple extra buttons like screenshot and new Nexus app (check cons)
V2 CONS:
-Tactile buttons are ANNOYING, they're LOUD enough to wake up my wife whos sleeping across me in cali king bed. ALL buttons are now tactile
-Bigger footprint because middle part doesn't collapse into itself
-Isn't any more rigid than V1, there is some play between phone and controller when there is any slight twisting motion.
-More new buttons require this new Nexus app to work. Nexus app is bloatware, ad-ridden, crap app. (look at its reviews)
-Memory buttons can only be mapped to existing buttons. Similar to Xbox elite controller, but elite controller button's are back buttons, not top buttons so its not the same functionality or usefulness.
-Unless very thin case, most of the time you'll still need to take off case to use.
I suggest going with V1 unless V2 is sold at the same price as this.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
I returned Kishi v2.
v2 PROS:
-HUGE upgrade on joysticks. Night and day difference on accuracy and feel.
-Easier than v1 to plop phones in the controller, and you're good to go.
-Couple extra buttons like screenshot and new Nexus app (check cons)
V2 CONS:
-Tactile buttons are ANNOYING, they're LOUD enough to wake up my wife whos sleeping across me in cali king bed. ALL buttons are now tactile
-Bigger footprint because middle part doesn't collapse into itself
-Isn't any more rigid than V1, there is some play between phone and controller when there is any slight twisting motion.
-More new buttons require this new Nexus app to work. Nexus app is bloatware, ad-ridden, crap app. (look at its reviews)
-Memory buttons can only be mapped to existing buttons. Similar to Xbox elite controller, but elite controller button's are back buttons, not top buttons so its not the same functionality or usefulness.
-Unless very thin case, most of the time you'll still need to take off case to use.
I suggest going with V1 unless V2 is sold at the same price as this.