Razor, a consumer electronics company, has unveiled a $399.99 Nintendo Switch-style Android handheld device billed as the world’s first 5G gaming device.
The premium Android gaming handheld, called the Razer Edge and exclusive to Verizon, comes with an exclusive Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip, a 144Hz AMOLED display, and a detachable controller called the Kishi V2 Pro for Android and Xbox games.
The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip has “2-3x speeds” for consistent performance and a high frame rate.
The Razer Kishi V2 Pro with microswitch buttons, analog triggers, programmable macros, and Razer HyperSense haptics can be used for competitive AAA gaming, according to the company during its annual RazerCon event.
Like Nintendo’s Switch, the Edge comes in two parts: the main unit with a display and internal hardware and a set of modular, detachable controls.
The main unit includes a 6.8-inch AMOLED touchscreen display running at a 2,400×1080 resolution with a refresh rate of 144Hz.
Razer said this results in “87 per cent more pixels than competitive offerings.”
It also features a 5,000-mAh battery, which Razer says should keep you gaming for “hours.”
Razer has been preparing a dedicated Android gaming device for months, complete with Verizon’s 5G connectivity to enable cloud gaming on the go.
According to the company, the handheld is perfect for cloud gaming services and high-end mobile games like Apex Legends.
The Razer Edge will be available in the market in January 2023.
