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Title: Razer's Kishi Ultra gaming controller works with damn near everything,
including some foldables

Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:30:17 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/razers-kishi-ultra-g...

Razer just released the Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller, a successor to
the popular Kishi V2 Pro. ItΓÇÖs filled with improvements, including a larger
form factor to accommodate beefier mobile devices like 8-inch tablets and
even some foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The controller also offers USB-
C compatibility, so it should work with just about any device out there, as
long as it fits. Remember, even modern Apple products now include USB-C
ports.

Razer says the controller has been ΓÇ£designed to provide an authentic
console experience on the iPhone 15 series, iPad Mini, and Android tablets
with 8-inch displays.ΓÇ¥ To that end, it features the companyΓÇÖs proprietary
Sensa HD haptics technology, which includes a haptic coil near each hand to
increase immersion. The company says this experience will actually surpass
what's found with traditional console controllers. The newly-released
Interhaptics SDK will even allow developers to ΓÇ£craft bespoke haptic
experiences.ΓÇ¥

This immersion is further improved by integration with RazerΓÇÖs Chroma RGB
lighting system. This allows for customizable lighting schemes, which lets
players bring ΓÇ£a piece of their gamer room setup with them.ΓÇ¥ Beyond the
lighting and haptics, the controller boasts the companyΓÇÖs proprietary Mecha-
Tactile ABXY buttons and 8-way D-pad. There are console-sized hall effect
triggers, programmable L4/R4 multifunction buttons and full-sized thumb
sticks, complete with anti-friction rings. The expanded form factor also
means it should work with most devices without having to remove the case.

Razer

The controller can access RazerΓÇÖs subscription-free Nexus app, which pulls
up custom button-mapping for thousands of compatible games across iOS and
Android.. This means that itΓÇÖll be a plug and play experience for the vast
majority of available content, without having to fiddle with control
settings. Additionally, the Nexus app lets users record and share gameplay.

The Razer Kishi Ultra is available right now and costs $150. The controller
is joined by an updated version of the Kishi V2, which now connects via USB-
C. That one costs $100.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at
https://www.engadget.com/razers-kishi-ultra-g...
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