Razer Kishi Ultra REVIEW | New BEST Android game controller?

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The Razer Kishi Ultra is the newest mobile gaming controller from Razer. It features full-size grips for console-level comfort on the go. Razer’s software also gives you a ton of control over how the controller works across native Android games, emulators, and streaming games. But is it worth its sky-high asking price? Read the full review at: andauth.co/RazerKishiUltra
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0:00 Intro
0:31 Size and compatibility
0:53 Features
1:33 Razer Nexus app
1:52 Using the Kishi Ultra
2:56 Design quality
3:45 Is the Kishi Ultra worth buying?
5:46 What do you think?
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@AndroidAuthority 3 ай бұрын

We're seeing a lot of comments here about the price for this being way too high. What telescopic controller do you own that Android Authority fans should buy instead? 👀

@Amircapturedmemories 3 ай бұрын

checkout the gamesir g8

@yummiermussel5331 3 ай бұрын

Gamesir galileo g8

@TheDarksnail 3 ай бұрын

Bsp D9 best value !!

@dri_him 3 ай бұрын

ASUS ROG Tessen

@fatcrruise6508 3 ай бұрын

im still waiting for a controller with integrated fan. Phone these days are hot

@RetroBreezeYT 3 ай бұрын

No way this is worth $150 next to the G8.

@AndroidAuthority 3 ай бұрын

We admit that the G8's SNES look is 🤌

@mrmack3176 3 ай бұрын

@@AndroidAuthoritydon't think its the look it's the fact gamesir g8 is better are the same to this item yet 80$ cheaper

@rolins3279 3 ай бұрын

@@mrmack3176🤝🏽

@Bos_Meong 3 ай бұрын

@@mrmack3176every gamer knows that the rgb boost performance so its worth the $80 😜🤪

@WhiteSoxxx 3 ай бұрын

G8 software is terrible and the update on their site made Google keep reporting as a virus. I want anything except gamesir from now on

@illbet4589 3 ай бұрын

$150 on Amazon (at the time of writing). LOL. I feel like $100 of that is just for brand name.

@altiusgg876 3 ай бұрын

I feel like you're right.

@mrmack3176 3 ай бұрын

@@altiusgg876comes with haptic feed back programable buttons fits ipad mini and works with PC and works with cases and has a free app all that being said it's really worth 120$

@Bos_Meong 3 ай бұрын

razer known for overprice their shit while in reality their quality and durability is the same as chinese offbrand products. All of my razer product breaks fast and im now staying away from it. Whats the point of buying razer product when i can find same chinese one and buy it three times

@varunaX 3 ай бұрын

Almost 230$ CAD after tax

@0Mastamind0 3 ай бұрын

Why aren’t these company making mobile controllers without a cooling system? I will be willing to pay between 150 and 200 for a controller that can also cool my phone.

$@luminousfractal420$

@luminousfractal420 Ай бұрын

becsuse no brand wants to be tied to the advertising of "overheating". its like shouting down the street "we have a cure for your nasty groin rash, should we put up the posters and tell everyone you approve of us" they get embarrased. also no little fan can compete with just sitting near a small desk fan. of your phones super hot..buy an aluminium heatsink panel and glue it to a cheap case. on your way back to the store for your refund for your not fit for purpose cell phone.

$@luminousfractal420$

@luminousfractal420 Ай бұрын

@Cre8Peacegamesir needs a third party app and even then doesnt work with anything but about 2 titles from 3 years ago and ..battleships from 1963 or something. ive owned two in hope over the years. just a con

@nightshade427 3 ай бұрын

Hum, a review that didn't review much of the hardware? Are the joysticks hal sticks, how about the triggers, hows the dpad feel, what about the macro buttons, not much was talked about.

@markdove5930 3 ай бұрын

So it's an advertisement just like every "review" out there

@NEOMERCER 3 ай бұрын

The way he says Kishi was driving me crazy lol. I pronounce it like Key-She. The GameSir G8 Galileo I have is better than this honestly. It's 80 bucks, has the extra buttons on the back where most people are used to finding them, has less noisy face buttons and it has hall effects sticks and triggers. Its placement of the headphone jack and charging port is in the middle too which is better than separating them on the sides like that imo.

@christophercruz7373 3 ай бұрын

I was cringing every time he mispronounced Kishi....

@HombreAlabama 3 ай бұрын

Can you use an IPad mini with the Galileo? Because that’s what I’m looking for

@Bos_Meong 3 ай бұрын

@@HombreAlabamawould like to know to but i assume you cant

@Audi0Surferz 3 ай бұрын

@@HombreAlabamathere's a video on how to mod it and 3d printed attachment files for additional support. I know it fits up to a Lenovo Y700 2023.

@Chrish1981 3 ай бұрын

I just got the gamesir Galileo and it's the same shape and almost half the price and works perfect. Great vid though

@ThunderDragonRandy 3 ай бұрын

I am also happy with my GameSir G8 Galileo.

@charlescdt6509 3 ай бұрын

How is the flex with a phone in it and does it support a case?

@Chrish1981 3 ай бұрын

@@charlescdt6509 that's my huge gripe with it, it's a pain to have to take it out every time to use it, I wish they thought about it considering cases are pretty much on every phone

@Bos_Meong 3 ай бұрын

@@charlescdt6509every mobile controller almost never support case

@Audi0Surferz 3 ай бұрын

@@charlescdt6509No flex. The springs are /very/ strong. Feels great in the hand. They say it supports a 1mm case, but you can cut away the rubber pads around the USB port and get a few more mils.

@allstarkidXD 3 ай бұрын

Will the rgp lights drain your phone battery life faster or edge

@TuPhonez4Free 3 ай бұрын

I own the Razer Edge and love the koshi v2 pro controller. Had it for a year now! Still love it! This controller definitely for folks that own a Galaxy S22 ultra and up ! The Galaxy Ultra controller. Samsung and Razer!

@drakulaompong 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried a galileo g8 by gamesir....?...nice review

@jovyflow007 3 ай бұрын

I got the d8 controller that's just $25 and does everything that I need it even has hall effect sticks and triggers.

@Manuel-rl6um 3 ай бұрын

What sizes support?

@Peterstarzynskitech 3 ай бұрын

Razer is the apple of gaming. You pay a brand price.

@DelScully 3 ай бұрын

id say logitech is much more the apple of gaming

@Ansantari 3 ай бұрын

How clicky are the A B X Y buttons? Would love it if you dropped the music for a minute so we could hear how clicky it is. I'd love a controller that was less clicky/noisy like a deualshock. I currently have the Backbone and I think it's the least clicky option out there in the $80-150 range Gamesire, Razer Kisi V2 etc).

@kylemcgowan1 Ай бұрын

What games should I play with this controller with my android? Best games list. Aaa titles or similar. FYI secons question? Retro games on emulator - do they work with a controller bc it always seems emulators have controls on screen instead.

@derekpereyra8561 3 ай бұрын

hell no not at that price point

@theshahtwentyfour 3 ай бұрын

Save your money and get a Galileo G8

@Tatorritos 2 ай бұрын

Haven't tried a mobile game console before. Was wondering how it interacts with games that are not controller supported? Does it allow some sort of key mappings and enable the unsupported games to be played?

@FirdausAmir 3 ай бұрын

Are the usb support samsung PD bypass ?

@ElmerPD 3 ай бұрын

Is there any similar alternative?

@extra4542 3 ай бұрын

These mobile controllers shouldn’t even be $100 to begin with when first party console controllers which are way higher quality are $70. I got my backbone v2 when it had a sale price of $70 on release, ain’t no way I’d pay more than that. Good on them for not doing any subscription service tho unlike backbone

@CallMeRabbitzUSVI 3 ай бұрын

Yep, no battery, no sensors or motion control, worse joysticks and build quality. All these things should make these controllers much cheaper than an Xbox or PS controller but alas GREED

@terribletimes902 3 ай бұрын

The Backbone sucks though cause it’s still using those crappy Switch style sticks that are useless for shooters. I’d prefer the G8 Galileo, the Gamevice Flex, or even this one that has closer to full size sticks

@Dredgenn 3 ай бұрын

Would this work fine for fighting games on pc?

@fernandorivera7207 3 ай бұрын

what about if i use the phone case it will fit?

@piotrek8180 3 ай бұрын

Vibrations work in the psplay app? the unofficial one for remote play from playstation.

@diego_ortega522 3 ай бұрын

So only reason why I’m here it’s because I use to have the V1 for my iPhone but it switched to the 15 pro max and as far as I’m concerned this is one of the few crontrollers with support for the 15 pro max (I mostly use Xbox gamepass) I think those 50 of those $150 are extra and make it way too high. Any recommendations for other controllers with this kind of design that has support for the 15 pro max?

@KillahX669 3 ай бұрын

Man I just bought G8 like 2 weeks ago. This is so much nicer.

@Bos_Meong 3 ай бұрын

yeah if youre blind apparently. g8 has better hardware

@KillahX669 3 ай бұрын

@@Bos_Meong if you too poor to own it, don’t diss the product. And for fact, Razor is a billion dollar company compared to cheap Gamesir

@destinybondgaming6837 2 ай бұрын

My man was playing Tiny toon adventures buster busts loose for snes… I’m subbing on principal.

@Exiled_King 2 ай бұрын

I'm actually comparing buying this to a Playstation portal right now, still deciding between the two but I do appreciate the video.

@RestReRevamp 2 ай бұрын

Does it work with the oneplus 12 like the g8 galileo?

@kenleehensley7360 Ай бұрын

By far the best gaming controller for mobile gaming I have them all. As far as the price it's actually pretty reasonable when you look at the market

@leone-mobilegame1754 3 ай бұрын

I would but I just bought a kishi v2 a few months ago. Now I feel bad since I didn't know they'd announce this product.

@user-kh3xv2tk9t 3 ай бұрын

Kishi v2 is like 50~60 bucks while the ultra is 150. No way the extra features are worth $100.

@leone-mobilegame1754 3 ай бұрын

@@user-kh3xv2tk9t id buy it because the change in the form factor. Holding the kishi v2 feels so uncomfortable. The ultra actually has the back shape of a controller this times and looks way more comfortable.

@basdfgwe 3 ай бұрын

Just got the game sir half the price from memory. Apart from the headphone jack and app to launch games etc... im not sure what else this brings to the table apart from the additional price.

@jeniferdiamond7723 2 ай бұрын

Would be nice if these influincers would tell us if a cellphone in a case fits

@Calm_wisdom 3 ай бұрын

Having had one of these, I can tell you, the design and placement of the joysticks being at opposite ends (top and bottom) of the pad, rather than adjacent (opposite) makes it awkward to get used to, as its nothing to the original console's controller.

@ShadowNetBG 3 ай бұрын

Looks like they've reused the parts from Wolverine v2 Chroma and won't be usable with any case that has bulk.

@skylers1144 3 ай бұрын

If they are going to make it stretches further, at least make it able to hold up to a 11 inch tablet. Using BSP D8/D9 for game streaming on tablets, but the quality of these controllers could be better if there are premium versions of these.

@Mrboogieman-zg2xi Ай бұрын

People were dissing the other kishi controller's for being bad but they didn't see this I think the only problem there is to this controller is not great at being compact but this is built to be a great comfortable gaming controller for your phone and tablet

@gelvaniosales 3 ай бұрын

My Next buy!

@cooblur 3 ай бұрын

HEY i demand Kishi enable upgrades for their controller, so it stays compatible with phones after they receive software updates ... unlike their 1st model

@sandwiches9028 3 ай бұрын

Sony dual sense is bluetooth though. I’d go with Backbone One or Gamesir G8 for better latency.

@mrmack3176 3 ай бұрын

I rhink the 150$ tag comes from the haptic feed and the stupid fee subscription to the app but either way 150$ is still not justifiably when there competition already have the same controller but 80$ cheaper in the g8

@CallMeRabbitzUSVI 3 ай бұрын

The app doesn't seem to have a fee, been using it over a year with my razer kishi. I think you are thinking of the backbone controller which doesn't have a subscription

@Bos_Meong 3 ай бұрын

@@CallMeRabbitzUSVIyou mean does?

@CallMeRabbitzUSVI 3 ай бұрын

@@Bos_Meong No, i mean doesn't ive never paid to use the app

@xsmockjrx 3 ай бұрын

I'm imma buy one just to try it for myself.

@seancraig3199 3 ай бұрын

would it fit on a fold 5 ?

@xsmockjrx 3 ай бұрын

Yes

@MulaMagnis 3 ай бұрын

Compatible with xiaomi 14 ultra even the big camera bump ?

@simaknaveedakther8755 3 ай бұрын

It seems like yes but you have to be careful otherwise your gonna scratch the camera lens

@PapaZigg 3 ай бұрын

Can it fit s24 ultra with case on. Say spigen thin fit

@Mookah128 3 ай бұрын

I'll grab for the ultra low low

@jamesking2822 3 ай бұрын

The Galileo G8 and Elo Vagabond are better options.

@The.QuasiOG 3 ай бұрын

Holy shit, I played Tiny Toon Adventures as a kid. The cartridge is literally in the closet next to me with my old SNES, as well as other bangers like Cold Shadow and The Great Circus Mystery

@OledBurnInKing 3 ай бұрын

Razer finally added a headphone jack on the controller but unfortunately, the razer kishi controller does not support call of duty mobile out of the box since it requires a 3rd party app for mapping the controls. I have the 1st gen usb c backbone controller and use it to play games like call of duty mobile and have it connected to my sony xperia 1 iv android phone and play other games. It even works with emulators with the backbone controller app and does not need a 3rd party app to map buttons unless the games don't support game controllers. I also have moga power a pro controller with a built in battery and attaches to any mobile device from years ago. The games on the moga pro app only supported older games and stopped receiving updates and does not support newer games since it requires 3rd party apps to play any game since power a discontinued support for the game controller.

@gmastermix1 Ай бұрын

I feel like this competing directly with the Gamesir 8 Galileo but no one who has reviewed this has even stated that I wonder why

@AxisCorpsRep 3 ай бұрын

my damn luck, i recently got the kishi v2 no more than 2 days ago lol

@Sh4rkeBotxD Ай бұрын

Got backbone luckily. How this is 150 is crazy, does the rgb give me more pixel power lol

@Monarch3230 3 ай бұрын

Is it case compatible???

@AndroidAuthority 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it will fit most phones even if they are in thick cases.

@gcforreal 3 ай бұрын

Nothing about this is better than the gamesir g8 and its only 65$ smh. 150 is outrageous for what youre getting... won't sell well

@shucker 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, they lost me at no back buttons/paddles.

@B3ansGuy 3 ай бұрын

The USB port is on the wrong side of a Fold so it's already of little use to me. Shame because I've been looking for a compatible controllers and at this point I would definitely overspend for one

@leazhito2826 3 ай бұрын

check out the newly launched in China Gamesir X2S (yes, S model). Rebranded X2 Pro with the USB C plug on the left. Marketed towards foldable users and costs less than 30-40$ depending on the seller.

@distantraider38106 3 ай бұрын

This ain't got nothing on the G8 💯💯💯

@ralphluis9519 3 ай бұрын

I'd love to know if it works with Honkai Star Rail

@loitersquadX 3 ай бұрын

Does it run cod mobile natively?

@retrocat604 3 ай бұрын

Don't waste your money with this controller. It's awkward to use and it's clanky with shooting games. Smartphones with air triggers is more practical but having said that if you playing fighting games just like street fighter it was ok.

@godspeedmaximus 3 ай бұрын

I wish it didn’t have that gap when using it for PC gaming

@olevet75 3 ай бұрын

This is new one, cos previous was v2pro with runble feature

@steveartis8978 3 ай бұрын

will this work with a Lenovo Y700? Its 8.8"......

@Audi0Surferz 3 ай бұрын

The G8 works with the Y700, there's videos on how to mod it and 3d printer files for adding support.

@user-nc2bi5sv4p 2 ай бұрын

I wanna know too if this works on Lenovo y700

@almird.8464 3 ай бұрын

Great review!!! Can you please let us know if we can play PUBGMOBILE with the Razer Kishi Ultra? Thanks

@AndroidAuthority 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it should just work, assuming your phone has access to PUBG Mobile.

@terribletimes902 3 ай бұрын

Honestly the only interesting use case for this is finally a good iPad Mini controller. But wow, they never learn. Why are the extra inputs still placed where they conflict with your ability to use the triggers? They are next to useless there. Put them on the back grip like any other sensible controller and handheld device

@babis_dask 2 ай бұрын

Is a good choice for pubg mobile ?

@rashidhumine 3 ай бұрын

You didn't talk about the Main thing, Can you use this with your Phone Case On?

@shiiuo 3 ай бұрын

I have modded my gamesir galileo g8 so I can use it on my galaxy tab s8 plus

@jhusttimigaming 3 ай бұрын

Currently out of stock 😂. Still wondering how much it'll cost 😂

@laggy42o5 3 ай бұрын

Nobody at Android Authority owns or has access to a foldable phone or a tablet to get some 10 second b-roll? Come on guys... Razer failed from the start by putting the USB-C port on the right side, meaning foldables will fold down vs folding up...

@Lady-Bug3 3 ай бұрын

Are these things ever going to work with a real phone case already!? This is unrealistic until it does. If i have to take off my case Everytime i use it, im never using it.

$@luminousfractal420$

@luminousfractal420 Ай бұрын

its been like highlander around here since linus left huh 😂

@danielpittijr6283 3 ай бұрын

I worked at a T-Mobile store and many people told me this controller wasn't good for Android phones. Unless this is an updated one.

@user-oe6bk5uk4x 3 ай бұрын

This literally just got released lol

@AungKK320 3 ай бұрын

I can buy 3 Gallileo G8 controllers here in my country with that price of one kishi ultra nonsense. 😂

@adamrobinson193 3 ай бұрын

Why get this when i can get a gamesir x3 for 100

@x161x 2 ай бұрын

It was kinda cringy seeing you figure out how to take it out of the controller properly but repeatedly not do it that way putting it in.. If you put the phone onto the usb c port first, at an angle before you put the other side in, you are going to bend the usb c port and cause wear. You slide the top side of the phone into the left of the controller, extending it by pushing the left open, then you can line it up flat with the usb c port and slide it in, at no point do you have the phone on any angle bending the port.

@charlescdt6509 3 ай бұрын

Didnt use it with a case so I guess thats not an option.

@AndroidAuthority 3 ай бұрын

It is an option (I do not have a case for the Galaxy S23 Ultra). Razer has shown us photos of it working fine with phones in thick cases. YMMV, obviously, but it does work with cases.

@danielkirk5660 Ай бұрын

I'm not calling it kishy I'm calling it Keeeeeshi

@switch2gaming4free8 3 ай бұрын

I think folks geating those cheaper contollers are haters. Man add this to your razer edge 5g or galaxy s21 ultra and up to s24 ultra and your handheld becomes the utra! 😂 And salute to those cloud gaming and streaming over 5g ultra or wifi 6 and up! Thats how we gaming now. 😊

@JamieLeeWV 3 ай бұрын

$150!? With no hall effect sticks? Absolute madness. Can pick up a dedicated handheld refurbished like the Logitech g cloud for not much more. Nice controller, awful price.

@mikejames6588 3 ай бұрын

doesnt work on asus rog phones or new zenfones

@paulschlacter4181 3 ай бұрын

Asus seems to purposely put their USB-C ports in off-center positions so you end up using their gaming accessories instead.

@mikejames6588 3 ай бұрын

@@paulschlacter4181 they don't have anything for their zen 11 and rog 8 series.. which is lame

@varunaX 3 ай бұрын

Am I wrong or did you not list any of the features? Looks like the most basic mobile controller ever with rgb

@zevil89 21 күн бұрын

This isnt even made by Razer. Its made by Gamevice which is lower level than Gamesir

@skin2bone93 3 ай бұрын

GameSir Galileo G8 is half the price and better on literally every aspect

@santiagoberto7178 Ай бұрын

So... s24u with a case is a no go

@phillipalechinsky4742 26 күн бұрын

Why are you comparing it to a ps5 controller? It's like comparing motorcycles and cars. Yea their both controllers but they serve different functions.

@simaknaveedakther8755 3 ай бұрын

I may get it if its 90 bucks not worth the price

@Feelthebeez 2 ай бұрын

Backbone take notes

@davidhooks7765 2 ай бұрын

The Gamesir g8 is just as good for 70 dalars less wth better hall effect sticks and triggers

@ocanica3184 3 ай бұрын

I feel this review focused on the wrong things and didn't answer many important questions. Thanks though 👍🏾

@lonexx9711 3 ай бұрын

Take your pooping sessions to the next level with Razer Kishi Ultra

@thezandering7289 3 ай бұрын

"ultra" means double the price...

@Mr.Kumar1 3 ай бұрын

Just get red magic shadow blade 2 controller instead

@Demonhead1 3 ай бұрын

put an ssd reader then we will talk

@sergeigarcia186 3 ай бұрын

$150 price tag, and yet won't fit any modern large phone with non-slim case on it, LOL. Just buy a Backbone one for $99 USD. Cheaper, far more well built, and supports phones with actual cases.

@Sortahere1669 22 күн бұрын

$150 For RGB Lights 💀

@rolins3279 3 ай бұрын

In a world where the GameSir Galileo 8 exists ($60-$80), there's no way anyone is going to put $150 into this stuff 🤧 🚶🏽‍♂️ 🚶🏽‍♂️ 🚶🏽‍♂️

@Nilremh 21 күн бұрын

So the controller will drain your phone of it's battery. Wonderful. This means that your device will be building extra heat. Oh don't worry, it has a USB c plugin directly where your fingers will be. Logical. Also builds more heat this way. Want headphones? Right where your other hands fingers go. I can see this was definitely a big brain project. I don't care to see the price tag they slapped onto this hunk of junk. 1:30 and I've already made my decision.

@Esparza89 3 ай бұрын

The way you just ignore the existence of Gamesir G8 makes me think you have something against the company... but ok, nice review, wouldn't buy that overpriced controller for anything in the world. it's worth maybe a $100 on a good day(?) Totally not worth $150 when the Gamesir G8 retails for $80...

@D_R_O_9xs 3 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%. The first kishi was garbage, and this thing honestly doesn't sound any better. I think the gamesir is also an all around better value and choice.