
- #BACKBONE VS RAZER KISHI FOR ANDROID#
- #BACKBONE VS RAZER KISHI PRO#
- #BACKBONE VS RAZER KISHI SOFTWARE#
Prior to receiving the former, I was actually contemplating on buying a Barebone. The new Kishi V2 resembles a lot from highly praised Barebone One.

I will also be giving you tips so you can further maximize your new mobile controller. It isn’t perfect though, and I’m here to also point everything out. It’s a follow-up to the slightly bigger and older Razer Kishi, and it might just be their best yet. Razer reached out to us a few weeks ago for us to try out their latest gaming controller, the Razer Kishi V2. While these games work flawlessly with touch input, they are fully optimized to work with controllers.
#BACKBONE VS RAZER KISHI PRO#
in fact, I have been playing games like Dead Cells, GRID Autosport, Brawlhalla and Crashlands on my vivo X80 Pro with a controller.
#BACKBONE VS RAZER KISHI FOR ANDROID#
If you’re waiting to snag the upcoming iPhone 14, then current rumors suggest it’ll still rock a Lightning connection, but we won’t know for sure if the Kishi V2 for iOS will support it until it does officially appears market.There is a tremendous amount of games available for Android devices that support controllers. The Kishi V2 for iPhone requires iOS 15.4 or higher and is compatible with models from iPhone SE (first and second generation) to iPhone 13 series.

#BACKBONE VS RAZER KISHI SOFTWARE#
Now that consumers have a choice between the two directly competing products, the positive feedback regarding the Backbone One’s Lightning charging and 3.5mm audio passthrough, software integration and overall convenience in even convince loyal fans of Razer’s hardware. Razer seems to have taken a lot of inspiration from its competition when developing the second generation of Kishi mobile controllers, although this was less important for the Kishi V2 for Android as Backbone’s offering was designed for iOS users. The review also notes that the Kishi V2’s performance falls flat when compared to a competing Lightning-only product, the $99 Backbone One. The Razer Kishi V2 shares some similarities with the Backbone One controller. We found in our review of the Kishi V2 for Android that while these mechanical buttons impressed on the Wolverine V2 on this smaller controller, a lack of travel makes them less impressive on the Kishi. Speaking of buttons, these were modeled after the tactile microswitch controls on another Razer product, the Wolverine V2 console controller.

All button and thumbstick functions are the same on the iOS and Android models, and both measure 3.6 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches and weigh 4.3 ounces. This means the iOS version of the Kishi V2 shares the same criticisms, including uncomfortable buttons and the lack of a 3.5mm audio jack for those who prefer a direct headphone connection. the Razer Kishi V2 (right) Image: Razer and Image: RazerĪside from phone and connection compatibility, the design is almost identical for Android and iOS Kishi V2. Two new multi-function shoulder buttons can be remapped in the Nexus app (Razer’s own gaming hub) if you enjoy playing more complex games, and there’s a dedicated button that takes you straight to the Nexus app, although it’s iOS Integration remains to be seen as Apple doesn’t allow native app streaming. If you’re thinking about upgrading from the original Razer Kishi or iOS controller, there are a few advantages. This is the brand’s second generation of Nintendo Switch-like controllers for iOS devices, making mobile gaming feel more like a real console experience. The Razer Kishi V2 for iPhone is available today for $99.99, following the release of the Android-only Kishi V2 in July.
