Razer Launches Its First 'Dedicated 5G Handheld Console' This January

So this actually plays games too? might.... MIGHT actually have some value but that is way into steam deck pricing.

dedicated handheld console???

Its a phone without calling tech using the same razer kishi v2 controller you can already buy separately and use with your existing phone.

I have no idea why this exists, and why they think it can compete with the switch and steam deck at that price lol

might be a dumb question but could you stream your xbox to a steam deck?

Wait...are those pictures actually the "Edge"??

This is just a Kishi 2 with a phone glued to it! I'm looking at that picture thinking "I've had that for a year already..." I bout a $100 Kishi 2, and a refurb Note 8 for $199. Done... Looks identical to the "Edge" because.....it IS identical to the Edge! Lol!

Best as I can tell this is just a Kishi 2 and a Razer Phone bundle, rebranded, and maybe permanently affixed rather than USBC connected with a spring clamp. I was actually interested in Logitech's offering coming up because it seemed a little more "polished" than this setup and the note 8 battery is unfortunately not great, and the Kishi v2 drains power when idle. FWIW I like this setup for xcloud and remote play though.

Genuine (perhaps silly) question… but will these be a competitor for the steam deck?

Actually, the good thing is that it isn't a Steam Deck and not because Steam Deck isn't great but because the former is more a handheld PC and the latter is more mobile technology far better than Switch and with a high-end screen. Both are solid options. Steam Deck, Razer Edge and whatever comes might not look like much but these devices will boost Game Pass.

@NEStalgia absolutely all true. I have a similar setup. But I did upgrade the phone to something that handles wifi 6. The difference is noticeable when playing fps or racing games.

The controller looks like a razer kishi. I have a razor kishi, and the buttons feel rubbish. I rate it 1/10. If it was more like Nintendo buttons, or playstation, it might be better. Ps and switch controllers feel nice to me.

@Reptilio yes, takes a bit of setup, but this video shows how to do set it up so it feels as integrated as possible:
https://youtu.be/U22q9mKfW3Y

@Reptilio yes, very easily. I have an app for game pass and remote play xbox on steam deck, both are fantastic

@Kloppo unlikely, it doesnt play PC games. The steam deck competitors are things like gpd win 4 and aya neo 2, other handheld pcs.

This is trying to be a competitor to other android based gaming handhelds like the logitech g cloud.