Razer Junglecat Android Controller Review- It Could Have Been The Best!

The all-new Razer Junglecat android Bluetooth controller is here and in this video, we take a look at this interesting Gamepad. This was Defiantly inspired by the Nintendo Switch Joycons and it uses low energy Bluetooth 5.0 and 100-hour battery life but it's only truly compatible with 3-4 Android phones because it uses specialized cases to connect the controllers to the phone.
It will pair up with any android decide but in order to use the razor Jungle cat in its true form you will need to own the Razer Phone 2 Galaxy S10+ or the Galaxy Note 9 and in Asia, they swapped out the Note 9 case for a p30 Huawei case.
This truly could have been the best android controller if only they used some type of telescopic / sling loaded system to hole and android phone.
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[@ETAPRIME]

had to fix a few issues with the first upload

[@JRcades]

ETA PRIME do you know if the case for the Razer 2 will got the Razer 1

[@ETAPRIME]

I do not think it will fit.

[@JRcades]

ETA PRIME not even if u cut the camera hole out

[@ekinteko]

​@@ETAPRIME Firstly, thanks for the video. Can you check if these fit on the Nintendo Switch, and if they pair? Secondly, I have to disagree with your other assessments. I admire that they chose X-Input mode and Bluetooth 5.0 so its not proprietary, and should have better wireless experience (latency and battery drain) and that's something you don't find on the cheap controllers. Personally I like a D-pad with the separation just like on the PlayStation controllers and there are millions of others too. And I'm really happy they chose to put the JoySticks on the top of the pad instead of the middle, it's better ergonomics like that. Sure the buttons, sticks, and everything here is a bit small... but that's on-purpose to give you a good gaming experience while having a small profile for portability. And the design of having a Telescopic Arm is not great, it means you're always carrying around a large contraption. You cannot put it inside your pocket. Instead you need to carry a purse or a backpack. With these, I think you can put both "joycons" together into one pocket. The other pocket can hold the phone with the case on. So you can enjoy gaming when out on the go. Brilliant.

[@initialsjd5867]

hey , so i live in belgium and contacted razer support and they confirmed i would nót get the note 9 case but the p30's case instead. i have the note 9 so if i would order it, it won't fit i've been waiting for over a year, first from gamevice wich just toootally skipped the note 9 and then the junglecat released and it would the note 9 i got super hyped... unfortunately not down here in Belgium. and there are no plans(according razer customer support) to ship the note 9 case outside the USA. this is a real bummer

[@worldsgreatestdetective3362]

Geez, everyone's trying to play pub g and fortnite, while I'm just buying one for emulators. Love ur channel btw.

[@super117knight]

Same, am playing pkmn storm silver right now

[@Mark-xw5yt]

Emulation seems to be one of the most common arguments for why gaming phone accesories aren't stupid from what I've seen

[@worldsgreatestdetective3362]

@@super117knight I'm also playing a few pokémon games, as you can see by my profile pic. Whats your favorite generation?

[@super117knight]

@@worldsgreatestdetective3362 man i aint gonna lie, prop gen 5 and yours?

[@ihavetowait90daystochangem74]

Which phone and what emulator you use

[@DamnYoureGarbage]

Razer is out of their mind with this razer tax they have going on...Everything they sell is always way more expensive than it should be.

[@layol692k7]

I have bought keyboards and mice from razer a few years back and seems to lack build quality. I am not to keen on any of their products for the simple fact the ones I have been over priced and cheaply made

[@slapnut892]

Apple wannabes...

[@bpcgos]

I would rather buy logitech, they tend not to overprice, but even their cheapest product have pretty great build and robust quality. My 1st geb G300s gaming mouse still great,only need some cleaning inside from small grease from my finger after 6yrs of daily usage

[@anjinmiura6708]

You may be right but how long have they successfully n priced themselves as a premium gaming peripheral device maker? I'm with you in that I want both quality and good price and will not but a razor myself. But I recognize the possibility most people aren't as savvy as you are when it comes to buying decisions. That said, I impulse buy when ETA demos and reviews things. Not everything is as cool to me as ETA makes it look but that's a matter of personal taste or preference not a ding on ETA at all. But I definitely respect his honest reviews.

[@Psychodegu]

@@InfectedChris You not wearing out you secondary setup's mouse fast is not much of a recommendation of the product.

[@TechnoLadz]

$99?! Are they insane, it should be $59 max

[@josecarlosxyz]

Razer likes to overprice their things

[@Stylez-13]

Even nintendo joycons are cheaper than this

[@bookymomo8915]

Thank you! I’ve been trying to decide if I should pick this up for my S10+. Just ordered it. Thanks

[@0ofy]

They should’ve made it so that the controllers had wireless charging support when connected to the tiny base

[@crimsama2451]

Hell, at least let you charge both of them at the same time with one connection. Such a poor design choice born out of laziness.

[@drewby4701]

As someone with a Note 9... I'm so excited!! And hey, in the future when I get another phone, I'd bet I can just chop the ends off of the case and glue em onto another cheap rubber case or something and bam

[@Wingalpha]

3d printing shouldnt be too hard, price point does drive me away compared to other controllers

[@ngv2646]

If these things were $50 then it would be a no brainer for me. I could happily 3d print my own case for my phone or get a cheap android phone for 100$ and make a killer emulation device

[@Isaax]

Outstanding review, been waiting for exactly this for so long

[@159tony]

3d printing your own case seems like a really good option if you want to use this outside of the 3 devices this was designed for. It allows you to control the tolerances of nothing else and the material.

[@JessicaFEREM]

Razer should start making Joycons, I'm sure they'd be popular

[@Tensenuma]

what cable do you use to display the phone on the monitor / tv? can you link, nice review btw

[@Friggle_Dee]

"Like a jungle-rat i mean jungle-cat" - Rocky Balboa

[@Moukrea]

Exactly how I envisioned Android gamepads for ages! For me that's the way to go, that's unfortunate the price tag is that high and there are so little cases available... Can't wait for Chinese clones and some 3D printed community made cases to extend support!

[@yunarukami6118]

Its 60 to 30$ now 🔥

[@samgamgi]

Can you use them on PC without using that adapter to join them? I'd like to be able to play with both arms separated, completely resting on the chair's arms.

[@demonocolips]

love this idea but there needs to be more cases like you say.

[@Autocorrelato90]

I really love the concept, I really love the low latency bluethoot 5.0, I really love the portability. But unfortunately my Huawei mate 20 X 5G is not supported, I hope some hero will 3D print a case also for my phone. Could you also test some cloud gaming with these joycon?

[@keriam75019]

Hello, i already have the 7007x controller with a K20 Pro : despite the compatiblity & price, which one is better to your mind ? What are the difference (power saving, bluetooth,..) . Thanks

[@adama5929]

So really, the case that comes with it can take the place of purchasing another regular case?

[@SlowPCGaming1]

So as long as the phone fits those cases it could really be almost any model right? When was the last time someone bought a PDA that wasn't rectangular?

[@mikerotch8375]

How are the triggers? Springy like the switch lite?

[@droach8997]

Do you have a link for the HDMI adapter you use with your Razer Phone 2? I am trying to find one that is compatible with the RP2. Thanks!!!! Do you also have an amazon affiliate link? I would love to support you with my shopping problem.

[@Cherokie89]

I wish you had talked about the portability of it attached and detached.

[@matthewferraro8020]

What if you could make your own 3D printed Junglecat case?

[@andrewdelvalle4622]

I bought this for use with emulators. It works with all of them except mupen64plus fz. Is this the case with you as well?? I have the galaxy s10 plus

[@kiddblackmask1789]

Thanks, saved me some bucks I was thinking of getting one but not now

[@JDAWG2111]

What USB-C to HDMI adapter do you use to output video from your RP2 to monitors? I've seen that many adapters/cords aren't compatible. I'm thinking of getting the Junglecat and want to be able to play from emulators both in handheld and "docked." Thanks!

[@wiktor.dabrowski]

It's working with every android device? For example Huawei P30 LITE?

[@MrHarryHeavenly02]

I've been DYING to play KOF ALLSTAR with controller ever since Japan server released. FINALLY someone got it right, it's just too landscape mode only for limited devices.

[@Justanobody8472]

I'll I want to know is if the case that supports galaxy note 9 will fit my galaxy note 8. Thanks

[@VulturousStuff]

So it wont work with the razer phone one with the official razer case the hard rubber one?

[@MikeCollector84]

Damn would of been cool if it was for the Note 10 plus i would of bought it any suggestions for any other controller that best suited for the Note 10 plus??

[@jasongooden917]

Works with only 3 phones. Nothing a Dremel tool can’t fix.

[@draaktatsu]

Shaved down the p30 pro case to fit my mate30 pro.

[@Autocorrelato90]

I have mate 20 x 5G, 7.2 inches of screen, I need really good Dremel tool 🤣

[@ateez_stan777]

@@adventureoflinkmk2 keyword: *Expensive*

[@seriousx3021]

Surprised nobody made cases for this.

[@Songbirdstress]

I have a Sony compact 5? Fits great wasn't expecting, bought it to Jerry rig for my tablet .

[@GyariSan1]

How's the dead zone? I've owned plenty of these phone controller gadgets but they all have one big issue and that's the huge dead zones.

[@catchthisfire]

i just got the junglecat and modified one of the cases to fit my moto g stylus

[@nimrodlevy]

I love your reviews i really am but you never show if these joystick fit with a shielded case, as most of us use, i bought one of the controller you reviewed and it doesnt fit my s9+ with a case so i end up giving it away😔

[@BRIC3MAN]

I found here in Brazil for $35 new, it worth it at that price?

[@SoryuJ]

When you say it can connect to any device you mean any because mine is not compatible its the Samsung galaxy a11 will it work if not what do you recommend for me.

[@retrogamingnmore2513]

awesome i have a note 9 so id be all set

[@Geobli]

Nice review! Good to know that thing exists. Like you said, universal version of this should be great, that can fit any phone.

[@dakotamcnally96]

Will this work with the new PlayStation remote play app?

[@100toeface]

About the case, you CAN fit other phones inside the case. Many phones are similar sizes, for example my blackberry key2 was able to fit inside the p30 pro case they included, I used some double sided tape just to make sure it didn't slide at all, and it works great, I can flip my phone upside and shake it and it won't come out of the case. Also, I have a unihertz titan which has an extremely weird shape, I am going to use a hacksaw to cut the plastic off the top edge of the plastic case and then use double sided tape again to secure it. This will work because the weight of the device is borne by the bottom edge when holding it in landscape mode. So with some creativity, you can make the plastic cases fit with any phone. Another idea is to simply use a hacksaw to cut off the end rails and glue them to a hardshell phone case made for your phone, that should work also. This is WAY more portable than any other android gaming solution, if you don't care about portability and having it in your pants pocket then might as well just use an xbox controller like you say or a tablet with a telescoping holder. Then again if portability isn't a concern, why dont you just play games on your pc....? Thats what I don't get about android gaming, it seems everyone completely ignores PORTABILITY, even the switch isn't really pocket friendly, the last actually portable gaming options were the xperia play, psp go and gameboy micro, 8bitdo zero 2 (tip-will work with ios using mac os joystick mode)nothing else will fit in your pocket. This junglecat is a MASSIVE advancement that I've been waiting years for, an actual portable pocket friendly gaming solution! And as you say, the controllers are EXCELLENT quality, on par with joycons, which is also unusual for android controllers. I give it a 10. The telescopic design is bad, because it isn't pocket friendly, so its fantastic that they DIDNT go with the telescopic design.

[@Milpool707]

Can I use both for 2 player

[@arthursutton2492]

Can two players play like the switch?

[@Cjak001]

To consider this purchase I'm defenitely going to wait for a sale.

[@treblemix_]

Watch it go on sale black Friday

[@TacticalPower88]

Can you review the new "upgraded" version of the $20 Ipega red knight? Would be really nice for your value conscious viewers if it works as advertised.

[@iqielokie6649]

Everyone : Razer Junglecat. Me : Dang, Yuri Sakazaki is one strong woman- 😂👌

[@jeromelacap2245]

When you hate nintendo But your phone just SWITCHed. 😂😂😂

[@jamescidney3053]

Will this fit the s10? I know it fits the s10+ but what what about s10

[@invalidude]

UPDATE: I have been through with chat support and they confirmed the case also fits the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Hi there, can you confirm whether or not the case fits well with a Note 8? I have one and my wife has a Note 9. Her case fits my phone just fine. I can feel it's more easier to take her case off of my phone, but while in the case, it's not loose at all. Would this be the case for the Razer controller, too?

[@Ucey365]

Now I wonder if joy con drift effects this as well. Also, could they possibly work on a switch?

[@Dudewitbow]

likely given that the sticks are just ones off the market place in china, which also can suffer from drift. as for working on the switch, not natively given that its xinput, but there have been recent homebrew that adds controller compatibility to the switch

[@GyariSan1]

Knowing it's razer you can guarantee drift will occur at some point

[@jakeh304]

Will the s10+ case fit the s9+?

[@CreatiVastARTS]

Well... If your phone is small enough to fit in one of the three cases, you could just purchase a slim profile hard case for your phone and just center that case inside one of those cases and fill in those gaps with some sort of resin, glue or some other filling material.

[@chupapi2499]

Where I can buy the best clip for my Xbox one controller ?

[@r.c.christian4633]

Did you make a video on the Raiju mobile?

[@SoldatCrinale]

wait you can use a controller on KOF All Stars?????

[@MrAxelStone]

Why are some of your videos posted twice?

[@GiliAguilar]

I want to buy the 7007x controller but I can't find where :/ Amazon don't have it and AliExpress always fail me. Someone don't where I can find the controller in the US?

[@Bewefau]

Sense they made it a case they should added a battery pack with it. Hmm or maybe you can add your own by super gluing it to the back of that case.

[@georgebillortiz]

Umm why does it come with 3 cases what am I gonna do with the extra 2 cases i dont have a phone for

[@cadywelp235]

Yeah that's what I'm confused about. Does it have to come with 3 cases?

[@ricardomunoz8988]

It's been a while since we saw a ipega controller. Does anyone know some who has yet to review the ipega pg-9167? I mostly want to know if can hold a Amazon fire Kindle hd 10 since it's advertised to hold a iPad pro 11 which when side to side seems to smaller that the fire 10.

[@CAPTAPHOENIXF90]

Good thing i came to visit your Junglecat for retro device review, there is a problem on Xbox Streaming but that's obvious cause unless I'm wrong that it does require to use Xbox One controller 3rd gen./Xbox Elite Gen.2, also the biggest problem to play with Razer-cons are that is not compatible with Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG mobile, and Mario Kart Tour, I can't guarantee if does connect with PS4 Remote play compatible. Now since there a bluetooth compatible Joy-Cons, can it support any PC built-in bluetooth, Apple (Mac,Apple TV, iPad, iPhones, iPod Touch), modded wireless connection adapters, Android devices (Nvida Shield, Sony, LG, HTC, older Android phones and tablets)?

[@BonfireOvDreams]

Hey ETA and other viewers, PSA & warning for the provided 7007X link. That product is for the 7007F version, which does not support x-input. You have to map all buttons to touch screen options for that version.

[@alexmartin6561]

Seems they could also print a 3d case for portrait mode.

[@BEED0GG]

I hope someone can make a phone case with bluetooth controls with physical buttons that slides out from the back of the phone and pulls down like the psp go but it's just a phone case instead.

[@jesseling6672]

So it only works on 3 phones?

[@bigboyanimation3799]

is it compatible with samsung galaxy a 34?

[@williamhart4896]

High budget should have been the telescopic style especially for a cnote usd .

[@inlovewithi]

Can you play and charge the phone at the same time? I'm guessing not.

[@biblicallyvestigial]

Wireless pad

[@dougadriano]

Where's the USB charger? I have to buy like a extra feature?

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Will it work with an actual switch? The price isn't thrilling, and the slotting probably isnt the same, but if it could work as an option for people who don't like the offset controls it might be a little enticing. Also the potential for a 3D printed case would certainly help sell a few of these.

[@leefbug644]

Does a gaming pc case fit a phone?

[@j.._]

Is it compatible with redmi note 10?

[@lllllll5990]

just ordered both for about 400 razer phone 2 for 299 jungle cat 100 and then i ordered a 1tb micro sd for 29 so for about 450 n some change not bad compared what i’d be spending if i bought the red magic or rog phone

[@depressedsauce2898]

Works for me. I own 2 of the 3 phones 🤗

[@pvmchrisy]

i might put inverted on and use it like a normal gamepad layout

[@theoldpainless4456]

Nice controller but a bit pricy for me, i'll stick with my ipega on the go and an xbox one controller when in dex mod as you almost always show and it works like a charm.

[@Giggler.]

Can this pad work with iOS devices?

[@RP123lolololol]

Does it work on iPhone ?

[@heyafehya]

I recently got a razer phone 2 off someone for 70$ and saw these on sale from razer for 50$. Waiting on them to arrive to play some emulators lol

[@angelthreezeroeight]

Is the remote compatible with cod mobile?

[@user-ms8qg2rz5s]

Razor should have make the middle thing a power bank for phone and controller.

[@sysrqstoic]

They should make one for the S20 series

[@minititan]

Does this work with pubg or cod mobile?

[@subzzeroevil]

Looks good but said that it only supports 3 devices sad. Sometimes I wonder what they where thinking.

[@chrisnano1266]

i will get the case working with my phone i got jb weld and a kinfe

[@bishamon3345]

Any chances to see a review of the Kunai Gamepad for the ROG phone 2?

[@ghostlinkmario]

i see you posted again, i liked the video and watched again because its always entertaining.

[@SweDownhill]

The only 3 phones thing is a real bummer!

[@AndroidFerret]

You can use every ps4 and Xbox one and even 360and ps3 Bluetooth controller with your smartphone... Also with a special USB port you can use keyboard and mouse on android. Absolut overkill for pupg and cod mobile

[@jangelelcangry]

This is great if you want your phone to look like a G1 phone.

[@lllllll5990]

jangelelcangry or a switch

[@patrickmjkm3x]

low latency is a deal breaker, looking for a replacement for my old moga pro controller

[@Mark-xw5yt]

??? you wan't it to have slow input lag? Am I missing a joke

[@andre.w328]

I'm just kinda disappointed they aren't also supporting the Razer phone (the first one) with a case

[@rnova294]

One plus n 200 5G?

[@XSpImmaLion]

Weird choice not to make it spring loaded, but then again, it's a premium priced gamepad that will probably sell for those who have the money to pay for these overly expensive phones anyways... Since it's a dumb connection, you could just make a spring loaded case instead, to fit all sorts of phones. Perhaps it's easier nowadays to just 3D print a case. Another missed opportunity seems to be that center piece... it's just a piece of plastic isn't it? Kinda weird... they could've made it a charger that also works as a stand. You have to charge both sides of the gamepad with USB Type-C cables instead? Since it doesn't seem to come with cables or chargers, you either have to use the phone's charger or spend more on cable and extra chargers to do it separately. Main advantage seems to be that it uses Bluetooth 5, which most counterparts don't, but I'm not sure if there is a real difference there... I think most of the latency that happens in bluetooth controllers comes not from the speed of the protocol, but from having to pass through the communication stack (drivers etc)... so this would require a slow motion frame by frame test to see if there is a real advantage. Perhaps there's some improvement on this area for Bluetooth 5, but I'm not sure, specially given all the misleading advertisement the group did around this new version... all sorts of promises falling flat on it's face. Battery life sound really good though. Other than that, I think the two cheap chinese gamepads I have here have analog sticks that feel pretty much like the Switch too, and one of them has a regular D-pad. The other has this separated buttons style, but it's flat instead of having the weird center dimple.

[@arronjoseph9200]

Ok I have a question I'd love anyone to answer. I have alot of games on my steam library and to play on a hand held would be great. (Steam link) I've looked at jail braking my switch but it's to much hassle. The smach z and alienware ufo is just way to expensive. Also I do have a s10 plus 😋

[@dalatesthits3849]

I jailbroke my switch but I would recommend the Alienware ufo. It can do much more than this.

[@TheYopiRampage]

ETA, I have Razer Phone 2 but can't get my head around on which cable to buy for HDMI output. I have bought USB-C to HDMI cable (Choetech cable) but it doesn't output anything. Could you please tell me on which cables are supported by this phone? Thanks in advance

[@ETAPRIME]

This is the cable I am using with all my devices right now and it works great USB C to HDMI Multiport Hub... www.amazon.com/dp/B07K28TM88?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@TheYopiRampage]

@@ETAPRIME Thanks a lot!

[@rollbustah]

Seems like a weird idea in general. What if I already have a case I like for my Note 9, I have to switch it out every time I want to use the Junglecat? It sounds annoying. Honestly, I just want someone to make a controller like the Flydigi or the Saitake but it stretches wider to fit more phones. Phones keep getting bigger and bigger and these telescopic controllers won't be able to fit them for much longer.

[@bdrift107]

I see several controllers that look like the Sataki, but have a different brand name. Any thoughts if they are the "same"?