The Razer Kishi V2 simply turned even higher than it already was, because of new compatibility with touch-only video games. Final 12 months, Razer launched the second model of its extremely praised Kishi cell controller. The up to date design was not solely extra comfy to carry, nevertheless it additionally opened up use to extra telephones.
This meant customers with units that had off-center USB-C ports may lastly use Razer’s cell controller. Greater than that although, the Kishi V2 added mecha-tactile motion buttons, and two programmable buttons up prime by the triggers. General, it’s only a actually strong follow-up to probably the greatest cell controllers accessible. And immediately Razer is making the Kishi V2 even higher by including assist for touch-only video games. There may be one caveat although value mentioning.
Contact-only video games assist is unique to the Kishi V2 for Android
If there’s one draw back to utilizing a cell controller, it’s that they don’t actually work with touch-only video games. Or not less than, most of them don’t. Some, comparable to ASUS’s ROG Kunai gamepad, supply digital button mapping. That’s basically what Razer is providing with the Kishi V2 on this improve. Though, it solely works with the Android model of the controller. Razer doesn’t point out whether or not or not it will ultimately be added to the iPhone mannequin.
Nevertheless it does state that it’ll come to the Razer Edge (which is bundled with the Kishi V2 Professional) in Q1 of 2023. Which means the replace will land earlier than the top of March. In the event you’ve acquired a Razer Kishi V2 otherwise you plan on selecting up the Razer Edge, enabling assist for touch-only video games is fairly easy.
To start out, you will have to replace the Razer Nexus app accessible within the Google Play Retailer. After you have the app put in or up to date, go into the settings and allow the toggle for ‘Digital Controller Mode.’ After that, merely launch a sport then configure the controls utilizing the on-screen overlay. And that’s it.
One fast notice value mentioning is that this characteristic continues to be in beta. That doesn’t imply you’ll run into any points. However don’t be stunned for those who do. And for those who don’t have a Razer Kishi V2 but, you’ll be able to decide one up right here.