Razer Edge is INSANELY powerful, but DON'T BUY IT!

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Күн бұрын

#RazerEdge #XboxGamePass #retrogaming
Razer's new handheld gaming device, the Razer Edge promises to be a gaming BEAST - but is its price a barier to entry? It can play tons of Android games like Call of Duty Mobile, Minecraft, or Diablo at the highest settings, and even emulate Switch, GameCube and PS2 great, so what's holding it back?
Links
Razer Kishi V2 (Not Pro): sctrd.link/e9dc09
Razer Edge (WiFi): sctrd.link/e1dc2a
Steam Deck (Quick Shipping!): sctrd.link/32d377
Logitech G Cloud (ON SALE!): sctrd.link/198543
Ayn Odin: sctrd.link/523f69
256gb microSD (ON SALE!): sctrd.link/b3f7bd
iFixIt Toolkit w/ SIM Card Removal Tool: sctrd.link/a3e374
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Unboxing/Hardware
8:02 - Android/Launchers/Set Up
11:44 - Android Gaming/Android Ports
13:28 - Emulation Performance
17:49 - Wrap Up

Пікірлер: 172

@Altf4ce Жыл бұрын

Good video! I had already bought it, it’s on the way. I did consider the g cloud heavily, but I wanted that extra power for emulation when I don’t have the Internet. My primary daily use is home streaming, private cloud (moonlight) and I wanted the absolute best picture quality with wifi 6e and high fps. I already tried emulation devices and a hacked switch. The Switch was the closest so far, but tons of artifact and can’t go over 720p or 10mbps. We’ll see if this does the job!

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Don’t get me wrong. The edge is AWSOME. Just overpriced. Hope you enjoy yours! Thanks for watching!

@mrhow2712 Жыл бұрын

I bought the edge for $200 the 5G version used but brand new in the box. I love this thing it's very awesome!!

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Amazing deal! Certainly worth the price you paid! Enjoy and thanks for watching!!

@s.gproductions9684 3 күн бұрын

Can you play downloaded games without wifi connection like campaign mode?

@g1lt1n3 6 ай бұрын

Will a SIM card from another operator work?

@misterdneh Жыл бұрын

I have a Kishi Pro V2 controller bought it in Canada however so maybe this is different in the USA?

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Wow looks like maybe you got lucky! It's not even for sale yet on Razer's website! The main different between the v2 and v2 Pro is the addition of the 3.5mm headphone port on the Kishi itself. Other than that it's pretty much the same.

@misterdneh Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain yes nvm lol mine doesn't have the headphone jack I don't think. Idk why nobody uses bluetooth headphones these days or requests aux headphones lol

@mrhow2712 Жыл бұрын

I have the steam deck but I recently picked up the razer edge 5g version for only $200 new in box (a deal I couldn't pass up!) The razor edge surprised me in many ways This thing is freaking awesome! It's a very capable device for emulation and The screen is absolutely beautiful! I tried some cloud streaming on it too and that was awesome I absolutely love this thing!

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Great deal, enjoy! Thanks for watching!

@CandysChannel Жыл бұрын

Wait, how did you get that deal???

@mrhow2712 Жыл бұрын

@@CandysChannelI kept on checking OfferUp until somebody posted at a decent price. He originally had it posted for $350 then he lowered the price to $300 and I noticed it sat there for a week So I made him the offer of $200 and he took it.

@vanimaladventures Жыл бұрын

there's no way you got a brand new in box verizon 5g version without it being stolen or active on another account. verizon is not in the business of selling these as "unlocked devices" 😂

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

@@vanimaladventures my sister's boyfriend bought a 512gb steam deck with additional tech for $300- so people are crazy idk

@seanrodrigues8184 Жыл бұрын

Wait... How did you get Half-life/Portal?

@chriscampbell8287 Ай бұрын

Now down to 269.00 on Amazon, ordered one because it was cheaper than the Asus ROG phone 6 Kunai controller

@cheeseswears 11 ай бұрын

I always keep a SIM card removal tool on me. My earring 😂

@AngelTorres-zf7dd Ай бұрын

I own it and I can't put it down this thing is amazing I also use it with are ps5 and the power of the edge Surpasses my expectation. Great gaming handheld on the go.

@PandaBare101 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the review. I actually just bought this from Amazon on sale for $250 yesterday. I already have a steam deck, but I’m looking for something I can just dedicate emulation to, especially GameCube games! There’s no chance I would buy this at msrp, but $250 was a steal imo.

@ScatteredBrain 2 ай бұрын

That’s an incredible price, and solid find! Thanks for sharing!

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Don't complain to me about poor button placement when comparing this to my red magic phone I am constantly taking screenshots when trying to pick up my phone or change the volume

@JRcades Жыл бұрын

how did you get steam link in fullscreen

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

when Steam link is active you have to change the resolution of the game to reflect the same resolution as the Edge. It’s not very “plug and play” but hey, that’s PC gaming!

@craigwoodgate7120 Жыл бұрын

At first i was interested in this but when i have watched a couple of reviews i think i have changed my mind

@youngtied2092 11 ай бұрын

Why?

@thomasbeaver6931 9 ай бұрын

imagine letting other people make decisions for you, i still bought and have an s22 ultra and still use this for steam link all day long man domt let other people influence you, youre a grown ass man

@youngtied2092 9 ай бұрын

@@thomasbeaver6931 I asked a simple question. Im not changing my life based off a review lol be realistic and calm down it's not that serious 😂👍🏾

@DavidNicholson101 7 ай бұрын

I’ve got an iPhone 14 Pro Max. This thing compliments my iPhone perfectly since it’s made for gaming.

@nickjacobsss Жыл бұрын

What kills it for me is the aspect ratio. If you’re going to sell it as a gaming device, make it 16:9. Nobody wants black bars on a screen that’s already so small

@teejayralph 3 ай бұрын

can you play diablo2?

@FloydWarren13 Жыл бұрын

Love the review, but that background music is very distracting.

@dustix1087 Жыл бұрын

Wait hold on, does does this mean if i bot a 1t micro sd card, it would only work for 4 gigs and not the rest?

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

No, you’ll have access to the full 1tb of storage, but it means you can’t store a single file that is greater than 4gb - this means a lot of PS2 games or Switch games won’t be able to be stored on the microSD card. Some of this can be “fixed” if you don’t mind storing files between your razer’s built in storage and your microSD but for me it’s a massive waste of the internal storage when games like Genshin Impact and COD Mobile take up so much space and HAVE to be installed to the internal storage of the Edge

@dustix1087 Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain oh okay… like games that are more than 4 gigs can’t be stored?

@dustix1087 9 ай бұрын

@@ScatteredBrainthis was fixed not to long ago, correct?

@CandysChannel Жыл бұрын

I actually put my Razer Edge on EBay, only hours of receiving it. I have a Steam Deck, but I’m regretting my decision since the Edge makes the Ayn Odin Pro practically obsolete aside from the Pro’s dual boot feature. I’m thinking of buying it but getting the 5g version if it’s possible without buying a 5g subscription. Even the 6gb version is very powerful.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a good device! Maybe it’s got more use with 5g. My main issue is just carrying it around since you need the Edge and the separate Kishi attachment. Thanks for watching!

@CandysChannel Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain I would simply carry it as a tablet in my purse. No issue

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Bad call there chief

@CandysChannel Жыл бұрын

@@buster5661 Not a chief sis

@DavidNicholson101 7 ай бұрын

@@CandysChannelYou’d certainly save on battery since it sucks more juice when the controller’s attached.

@darkfact126 Жыл бұрын

I really hope that in the future. Will see android handhelds with flagship specs, but without cellphone capabilities to save on the price. It'll be great for people who only use android.

@tannerbucky 6 ай бұрын

This thing is amazing. Size of a Switch Good Performance Not big or small Emulation Google Play games are much cheaper! A switch with android! Im thinking of picking up a used one for hopefully around $300.

@SephDiaz 5 ай бұрын

I got a used one for 160$.

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Yes my red magic phone is more powerful, but because of this, there are so many compatibility issues that the Razer Edge actually runs better. At least with the switch emulator apps

@TheBlackShinigami 8 ай бұрын

“Is everyone supposed to have a sim removal tool just laying around” Looking at the target demographic…I would say it’s expected since most high end phones come with them and have for the past 5 years now. It wouldn’t make sense for them to design it any other way if it doubles as a SIM Tray

@kevondouglas4088 Жыл бұрын

Nice i have the G cloud streaming beast

@rometherevenant8749 Жыл бұрын

Too bad already bought it. Added to my ever growing handheld collection and i love it.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Hey if it’s within your budget, awesome. You’re going to get an insanely powerful device! Enjoy it! Thanks for watching! 😊

@rometherevenant8749 Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain for sure bro

@gamereactz 10 ай бұрын

How is the device with no cobtroller attached not pocket-able? Literally the size of a note 10 plus.. maybe if you have little pants 👖

@blechkitti Жыл бұрын

Nice beard! Well, I don't really get why they decided to go for 20:9. Yeah sure, it's great for DS and 3DS, but in all other cases it's just a mess. 16:9 would've been better.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

For ports Android games and N64 the larger screen is amazing. But for everything else… yea a 16x9 aspect ratio would DEFINITELY be better! Thanks for watching!

@theseel6528 10 ай бұрын

Does anyone know how Sea of Thieves from Xbox Cloud Gaming run on the Edge?

@ScatteredBrain 10 ай бұрын

That’ll just depend on your internet connection. But GamePass in general is a great experience on the edge!

@SuperShowDowns 6 ай бұрын

Amazing , if you use xbplay you can have it running full screen 👍

@JohnSmith-ef8nr 10 ай бұрын

Better to get a S23U with a gamesir x2 pro. It fits the S23U like it was made for it.

@JosephGrutt Жыл бұрын

Getting into the SIM tray doesn't require the tool. Any paperclip or earring will do the job.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Yeah good point. An earring may work. But probably not a paperclip - that isn’t thin enough.

@JosephGrutt Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain Depends on the paperclip as I've had a few that worked. They were pretty small. Long and short of the idea, any significantly thin metal should work.

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Your green lighting is a little weird there chief

@conandude76 Ай бұрын

aren't you the one that said retroid pocket 3 plus did gamecube emulation and beyond, when it does like 50% of the library, IF that?

@karma9007 Ай бұрын

Just foud out Odin 2 at the 289usd with discount, no point getting this one anymore,Odin 2 has SD 8 gen 2 as well. Crazy dude,nearly bought Razer edge tho, since Im a fan. Good luck son. Tho I like the tablet form factor.

@karma9007 21 күн бұрын

@@Mustradamus Nah man, SD 8 gen 2 all the way. Here in Denmark is exact at the same price.

@justinheuser5676 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely having a blast with my edge 5g. Idc what anyone says, emulation may run close between this device and steamdeck, but it looks better period on the edge. Idgaf about steam os and windows. I can have both on the Edge all while staring at that beautiful screen.

@DavidNicholson101 7 ай бұрын

That screen is really nice. I’ve got one, and it’s gorgeous.

@justinheuser5676 7 ай бұрын

@@DavidNicholson101 Other than the ratio, that screen is absolutely amazing! Beautiful OLED panel for sure!

@Grimmjow251 10 ай бұрын

Great review!

@noobwant3d Жыл бұрын

Paper clips work wonders for opening sim slots.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

You’ll have to let me know what paper clips you use! They’re far too large for the sim slot pinhole!

@estusflask982 Жыл бұрын

they have to be thin paper clips

@GreenLeefMusic 5 күн бұрын

I just keep a sim tool on my keychain personally.

@159tony 4 ай бұрын

I have this thing and I'm loving it personally.

@theonly32 3 ай бұрын

the fact that they put 6gb is wild. at least put 12gb

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Razer edge says they have up to 2tb of expandable storage with an SD card so I guess you're doing something wrong

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

2tb of total storage. It’s still FAT32 meaning 4gb per file max. This isn’t about total storage this is about supporting exFAT and modern disk formats

@iceandthesun5742 Жыл бұрын

Can device let you play dragon ball z budokai tenkaichi 3?

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@spaceghost10010 Жыл бұрын

So can your phone lol

@bayfinest1938 10 ай бұрын

The wii version is the great one

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Comparing a phone to the steam deck is not a fair comparison

@jonathoncurtis9861 4 ай бұрын

I have one, watching this vid on it right now

@Midnightboy602 Жыл бұрын

How do you emulate games on the Razer Edge??? Pls tell meee! Thank you!

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Apps

@tyrant_tarantula Жыл бұрын

I’m really not understanding people’s complaint about this device outside of the ratio. It’s literally cheaper than any gaming phone, and has a pretty strong presentation. Of course the price will dip in coming months

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

I think the Edge is much more appealing with a price drop for sure! Thanks for watching! 😊

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain it's literally the cheapest gaming phone right now

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain plus it comes with $100 controller so wtf are you on a "discount??"

@syunukiya 11 ай бұрын

The ratio is everything! Do you see how little that screen is for 4:3 content?

@tyrant_tarantula 11 ай бұрын

@@syunukiya yeah I totally get your point after doing further research

@clanjade1 Ай бұрын

great for android games i personally hate emulation so good for me

@D3arkWizard Жыл бұрын

If the screen was 16:9 I would've brought it.

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Well I guess your hope that skyline will surpass egg ns aged poorly as skyline is dead

@Stylez-13 11 ай бұрын

I still have my razer phone 2 with a jungle cat (switch like) controller that im sure its more powerful than this...

@GamingMutasim 6 ай бұрын

But cod have controller support

@warrenbadze 5 ай бұрын

maybe for people in markets that cant dont have a steandeck available .. but for that price just hack a switch and put android on it

@jayr122001 11 ай бұрын

i love mine razer fan for life lol

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

There I filled out your comment section a little bit

@ryanell123 Жыл бұрын

I feel like youre better off with a newer samsung phone and the razor kishi. I mean im using an s9+ and between gamepass and emulators im set. I can literally play switch games with skyline. All that plus the other benefits with a phone, and samsung dex for a pc experience. Im about to upgrade to the s23 ultra with my verizon plan, getting a bit off due to trade in and paying the rest in installments. If I'm gonna buy an actual handheld I'm going for something like the Steam Deck or the new Ally.

@TimePostTV Жыл бұрын

Yup, it's not great, I can tell that buy just seeing star wars rogue leader's emulation 0:36

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

I do find that rogue squadron is incredibly hard to emulate - I don’t know if I’ve seen it perfect on an android device yet. Curious where you’ve seen it running better. Thanks for watching!

@menttolove Жыл бұрын

I can't find the nexus app update at all.... what a joke...

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

It should be an update in the Google Play Store, and then you can update the Kishi firmware through the Nexus app

@aaronjf94 Жыл бұрын

Wow the frame rate was so bad within the first couple minutes I had to turn it off.

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

It's usually an app issue

@fctryoffetsh39 Жыл бұрын

Apple products are expensive and people say don't buy it,ima buy it because it'll get better as time goes on its what we call updates

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Looks like he got you with his clickbait and you fell for his affiliate link ya dummy

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

I hope so!

@fctryoffetsh39 Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain yes the controls do lag but I'll upgrade to the gameflex

@brutal2417 9 ай бұрын

Skyline was nuked by the creators because of threats from big n awhile back

@hiroosama 7 ай бұрын

But code is still open source, so you can continue developing, just like Skyline Edge did. Edge was cancelled too, but now we have Yuzu.

@Kw1161 Жыл бұрын

The Razor lost me when I learned that it was limited to FAT32 card and you said 4 gigabytes total? It like equivalent of a high performance car with a gallon tank. Besides it defeats the purpose of a stand alone handheld to take advantage of leaving the house with most of your games to play. If not why not get a console.

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

It says 2tb storage compatibility on their website so hes doing something wrong

@Kw1161 Жыл бұрын

@@buster5661 I don’t have one so I am not arguing, but It could be another mistake on their website like the 6-8 gigabytes of memory issue.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

The Razer Edge still unfortunately doesn’t have support for exFAT so I’m sure a 2tb card is supported and usable. But it just means that each file can’t be beyond 4gb each.

@mattreynolds5122 6 ай бұрын

Fuck no just buy the Razr kishi v2 for your phone 💪🏻

@anthonyroberts5016 Жыл бұрын

Good review but the music needs to go.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

@CandysChannel Жыл бұрын

I love this chill music, so it needs to Stay!

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

@candyschannel music is here to stay 😊

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Green review is more like it sheesh

@chriscook2930 Жыл бұрын

I just fail to see the use case for this device. It seems to me that it's a wasted opportunity. $399 for the WiFi version, or $500 for the 5G version!!?? At least the Logitech GCloud is a handheld console. This isn't.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@shakemiz Жыл бұрын

$399 Wifi. $599 5G. $200 difference, not $100. That's like $660 after taxes for the 5G version. 😂😂😂

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Complaining about not having a sim removal tool is just ridiculous They are like less than a dollar dude

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

When you were a kid and bought a toy only to find out batteries weren’t included and you could use that toy, didn’t that suck? When I got my Razer Edge and found out I had to dig through my stuff to find a SIM removal card, that totally removed me from being immersed in experiencing the device. Sure you can go out and buy all of the pieces but it’s a way better customer experience to actually provide the customer with everything they need to keep them sucked into the device

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

@@ScatteredBrain fair criticism, but most people have a sim removal tool or a paper clip at this point. But yes, they should include one

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Paper clip won’t work

@inakihegoburu2268 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Honestly, I think handheld consoles are not for me. I can't see their appeal

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Totally get that handhelds aren’t for everyone! I think that is where hybrids have huge value. I nearly never use my switch portably but I love being able to bring it around.

@stuntbounce 7 ай бұрын

Think about your favorite 3d old games from ps2/ x360

@Owlandbibisguy 18 күн бұрын

I NEEEED THIS

@ScatteredBrain 14 күн бұрын

It’s been on sale lately! Thanks for watching!

@estusflask982 Жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna buy it solely because they lied about the RAM.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Understandable! A great performing device for gaming and emulation if you can rationalize the price point - even without the RAM difference. Thanks for watching 😊

@leonardodavid2936 Жыл бұрын

The razer products are to expensive

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

Their device prices are definitely high. I actually am a huge fan of their products. I’ve got the Razer Blade laptop, their speakers, gaming mouse, and headset. But despite that I agree the Edge is a hard sell. Thanks for watching! 😊

@DironMc Жыл бұрын

There are cheaper or at least more affordable ones. It's just not worth it. A gaming phone can pretty much do what Razer Edge can, plus, even more. So Razer Edge is a definite no deal, at least for me.

@tyrant_tarantula Жыл бұрын

@@DironMc but gaming phones are more expensive

@Z.D.G.Entertainment745 Жыл бұрын

It looks like a Nintendo switch

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

It definitely looks similar!

@zarodkiewicz 8 ай бұрын

This is an INSANELY good review, but DON'T WATCH IT! 😂

@ScatteredBrain 8 ай бұрын

Well, thank YOU for watching 😂😅

@Theskullsplaylist Жыл бұрын

its about more bang for your buck and the oden would over rock this in price this is not worth the money

@ShinesThroughYourEyes Жыл бұрын

Please, just buy any Telescopic controller and use your phone for this instead.

@STR82DVD 10 ай бұрын

That's a pass for me young lad. It's at a Steamdeck price point, that's insane man. Thanks for the critique, Agreed, run, run very fast.

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

Oh Lord those super clicky buttons are godly annoying to listen to Why do you like something garbage like that

@shakemiz Жыл бұрын

Fat32??? Wtf? "Ultimate android gaming device" my ass

@rushmore3927 Жыл бұрын

It has a space wasting 20:9 ratio that only a non emulation, Android gamer would love. Poor and misguided design decision.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

But android games and Steam link DO look awesome! It’s just not my primary use of the Edge at all. Thanks for watching!

@rushmore3927 Жыл бұрын

@Scattered Brain Yep, hence my point. The problem is there are cheaper just as functional options, so the main use would be emulation. Seems they misread the market. Would be bank with 6" 16×9. Verizon has sold hardly any.

@syunukiya 11 ай бұрын

For emulation and streaming don't get this. No matter how powerful, the wide aspect ratio is not for that purpose, seriously. You cannot wide screen hack every PS1 game so there is no compromises. Even at wide screen the black bars on the side is a wasted space. Just think, you bought a 6.8 inch but can only use 4.5 inches, there is no defending this device!

@noelhayes323 Жыл бұрын

Wah wah wah. This is premium tech. Sick of helping make these 'i got this for free' reviews get money. I love razer and will continue to buy their products. Razer themselves said at CES this device is designed as a switch competitor which it does in amazing fashion.

@ScatteredBrain Жыл бұрын

You’re insane if you think I got the Razer Edge for free (and didn’t disclose it) 😂 I’m also a massive Razer fan but have to look at this without fan lenses

@vanimaladventures Жыл бұрын

cry about it some more. 😂

@umamifan Жыл бұрын

This is the worst troll bait ever

@buster5661 Жыл бұрын

@@umamifan "this device sucks! Also use my affiliate link guys"