Playing on a smartphone is good, but it’s not always very comfortable. Better to add a controller. But between the latency of Bluetooth connections and the poor quality of entry-level products, it’s hard to find the ideal product…
Until December 24, Clubic opens a sound box for you every day advent calendar 2022 : the opportunity to discover unusual or practical gadgets, gift ideas for oneself or for loved ones.
Razer’s answer to this delicate request is called Kishi. We have already told you about this device in a previous Advent calendar. This year, we literally fell in love with the Kishi V2, a new version of a very good mobile controller.
Find the Razer Kishi V2 on Amazon
New design
The most visible change undoubtedly comes from the structure. While the original Kishi attached to the smartphone using an elastic band mechanism, the V2 uses a rigid structure equipped with springs. It is inevitably less compact when not in use (therefore a little less easy to transport), but there are gains in ease of use and ergonomics.
The “jaws” that enclose the phone have also been redesigned. In the majority of cases, it is no longer necessary to remove the protective shell. If your terminal has a thick photo module, just use the alternative silicone cushion kit provided.
The Kishi V2 controller also benefits from improved ergonomics. The triggers have moved a little to be more pleasant to use. We particularly appreciate the quality of the keys, really very pleasant to use, as well as the addition of additional controls.
In addition to a screenshot button, we note the appearance above the triggers of push buttons labeled M1 and M2. They are programmable through the Nexus companion app. It is therefore possible to assign commonly used functions to them.
Two versions available
The Kishi V2 uses the physical connector to communicate with the smartphone, which eliminates the painful problem of Bluetooth latency. In addition, the controller draws its power from the battery of its host, which avoids having to recharge it. A USB-C pass-through port located in the right handle allows you to charge the smartphone while continuing to play.
Razer offers two versions of the Kishi V2. One is designed for USB-C smartphones while the other connects to an iPhone’s Lightning port. Fortunately, this should not be useful for very long: the generalization of USB-C on all mobile devices must take place by December 2024.
The Nexus Companion App automatically groups Kishi V2 compatible apps. The others sometimes require applying some changes in the controller mapping. Small appreciable novelty, it allows you to stream your game live on YouTube and Facebook. Why not have planned Twitch? Mystery.
The Kishi V2 is, in our opinion, one of the best controllers for mobile gaming. It has completely satisfied us, both to drive a game locally and to use a streaming service like Xbox Cloud Gaming. Recommended for all serious gamers!
Find the Razer Kishi V2 on Amazon
Find our selection of the Advent Calendar!
For the fourth consecutive year, Clubic is happy to offer you its Advent calendar.
We have selected for you products that are often unusual, sometimes amusing, but always original and which seem to us worthy of interest for any geek and his entourage. As in previous years, they have all passed through our hands, without exception. We have used them and loved them. Otherwise, we would not present them to you.
And for more unusual gift ideas, we remind you that the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Advent calendars are still online!
- 1er December: Paper Shoot is a camera as simple as it is attractive. With him, you will (re)discover photography without frills!
- December 2: Using a 360° camera to produce “flat” footage has many advantages. You do not believe in it ? It’s that you haven’t seen the Insta360 X3…
- December 3: do you like wild animals and unicorns? Then, the polygonal creations of Papertrophy will keep you busy during the long winter evenings…
- December 4: Limbo is a spinning top that spins nonstop for hours. Surely this is hiding something…
- December 5: with GB Operator, GameBoy game cartridges can now be used on a computer… which will not help the productivity of some people.
- December 6: two London cyclists with no sense of direction created Velo 2, a smart gadget halfway between GPS and compass.
- December 7: the Eiffel Tower, a rollercoaster and an Atari console in LEGO, would you like it? At Clubic, we loved them.
- December 8: the start-up Ellipse markets the E1, its first electric city bike. And it’s worth it (if you live in town).
- December 9: better than a terrarium, EcoSphere will bring a little more life to your home.
- December 10: retrogaming is good… But with Picade, it’s even better, especially if you’re a handyman…
- December 11:
Kluster is a board game with very simple rules. Which does not prevent it from being diabolical! - December 12: Are iiconi’s musical albums the missing link between dematerialized music and good old vinyl? It could well be…
- December 13: Master & Dynamic’s MG20 is one of the few luxury gaming headsets…and it’s definitely worth the price.
- December 14: Fujifilm’s Square Link instax allows you to transfer a photo to instant film… with a pinch of augmented reality to boot!
- December 15: Looking for some truly remarkable noise canceling headphones? You will love our selection.
- December 16: will you manage to get out of the Lost City concocted by INSIDE3? We hope so for you…
The 2022 Christmas shopping guide is finally ready! Like every year, the Clubic editorial team has scoured the best merchant sites on the Web to unearth the finest deals from the high-tech departments.
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