Razer has formally launched an Xbox Version of its fashionable Kishi V2 and Kishi V2 Professional controllers for Android and iOS. For probably the most half, this new model of the controller is identical because the Kishi V2 and Kishi V2 Professional that Razer already supplied. The Kishi V2 initially launched final yr and the Professional mannequin was unique to the Razer Edge that launched this yr. That’s till not too long ago. As Razer now presents a typical model of the Kishi V2 Professional for Android as properly.
Each the common mannequin and the Xbox Version of the controllers characteristic the identical 4 motion buttons with micro switches and remappable macro buttons up high. However there are after all variations. Between each the Kishi V2 and Kishi V2 Professional, and between the common and Xbox variations of each. Right here’s the primary breakdown.
The Kishi V2 Professional Xbox Version has probably the most options
The Kishi V2 and Kishi V2 Professional are the identical besides for 2 issues. The Professional mannequin has HyperSense haptics built-in in addition to a 3.5mm audio port for plugging in wired headphones.
The common and Xbox Editions of both controller are additionally solely totally different in just a few methods. The Xbox Version is available in white for starters, and it has some extra options throughout the Razer Nexus cellular app. Equivalent to higher integration with Sport Cross, and tighter integration with the haptics and sure AAA Xbox titles.
The Xbox Version controller additionally has a devoted Xbox button that when pressed can activate the controller and launch the Sport Cross app. Much less noticeable are the marginally extra distinguished triggers than the usual Kishi V2 has. It’s very refined, however you possibly can really feel it while you press them in comparison with the older Kishi V2 triggers.
As for the Nexus app itself, which powers all of the Kishi controllers, it has a brand new digital controller characteristic you possibly can allow. And this allows you to add Kishi controls to video games which can be touchscreen solely. This characteristic has been nice with the ASUS ROG Telephones and its Armoury Crate app. And now Razer Kishi customers can have it too. One different distinction with the Xbox model is the price. If you wish to go along with the Xbox Version Kishi V2 Professional, it’ll value you $149.99. That’s in comparison with the usual Professional mannequin that is available in black at $129.99.
Or you could possibly forego the Professional mannequin solely and simply get the common Kishi V2, which continues to be good. Both means, you should buy the Kishi V2 Professional Xbox Version and the Kishi V2 Professional customary proper now from Razer. Value noting too, is that the Xbox Version for Android is barely out there in a Professional controller. However when you’ve got an iPhone, you’re restricted to the non-pro mannequin, which is able to run you $119.99. Do you have to select the Xbox Version, you do get a 1-month trial to Xbox Sport Cross Final. However this will solely be claimed by new customers. In the event you’ve had Sport Cross earlier than, it’s not stackable.