The Razer Kishi Ultra is exactly the jot down of mobile controller I want manufacturers to make.
It isnt trying to be cute, it isnt some dumbed-down version of the full-sized gamepads they already make.
Its one of their existing pro controllers sawed in half and tweaked to suit a portable unit.
For what Razer is calling the god-tier of mobile gaming though, it does set you back a lot.
The CRKD Nitro Deck+ has bucked the offset trend, and the Scuf Nomad is following suit.
Not that Im throwing side-eye at theBackbone Onethere at all.
The pad also features some function buttons, including a home, options, and share button.
Additionally, you might use these central buttons to map the extra bumpers.
In a first for mobile controllers Ive tested, the Kishi Ultra features some nice ambient RGB as well.
This adds a nice touch, but does slightly compromise the sleek all-black look.
Or, you’re free to customize the RGB since it’s compatible with Razer Chroma RGB software.
The Kishi Ultra is also the first home for Razers new Sensa HD Haptic technology.
Weve seen this teased in a few product videos before, and even in a few chair cushions.
In this controller, however, they help to evoke some more accurate feedback than standard rumble can.
Sadly, the blame probably lies at Sonys door for that shortcoming though.
With its attributes, I think itll be a lot of peoples top pick for a mobile controller.
For starters, I love using this thing for longer sessions.
Running around in third-person games is where this felt best for me.
First-person shooters were more fun than mobile controllers typically allow for thanks to the full-sized thumbsticks.
Annoyingly, the deadzones were a tad large for my liking, making more precise aiming a bit difficult.
I found using the Ultras extra bumpers often let me down.
Id say for anyone serious about using this controller for tricky platformers, think about another option.
Overall, I am a big fan of this controller.
It feels so comfortable to play with for longer sessions - moreso than I think any other mobile controller.
Annoyingly, it just misses out on my top spot.
If you need something for long commutes, there really isnt anything much better.
For me personally, the GameSir G8 Galileo hasnt been kicked out of my backpack.
All that, and the G8 costs well under $100/100.
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