Razer Kishi V2 Major Update for Android

Thanks to their work on the Edge handheld, Razer has added screen mapping functionality and a new game launcher to the Kishi V2 controller. In this video, we take a look at the new Razer Nexus update for the Kishi V2 and test how it performs in Genshin Impact.
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[@TakiUdon]

Small correction: The launcher potion isn't new. There just wasn't a good reason to use it before now. The game at the start of the video is a tech demo called PRINCIPLES

[@TahaJelani]

I never use any consumables and just end up hoarding them for no reason. Specially launcher potions.

[@None17555]

That button on the side that was supposed to bring up screen mapping... That's the accessibility button option. It permits/denies accessibility to the app. Most apps aren't designed with that in mind. You might try disabling that setting and just giving it accessibility all the time.

[@onion_____]

Too bad they didn't allow different remapping for the macro buttons

[@melxb]

hasn't the android version of the backbone finally release, pretty sure they sent me an email notification, might be another good controller to review...i also like gamevice's version of this razer kishi v2, i think it's called gamevice flex because it comes with a headphone jack

[@Crawmeraxew]

@@AltairLumina That's called Gunfire Reborn

[@jmrishun]

2023 and Genshin still doesn't have controller support on Android... sigh

[@tranquility6789]

The reason as to why it's not on android is

[@anglo-saxonconnor817]

They do it on purpose.

[@svenkamog2232]

A special little agreement with apple 🍏 no doubt 🤷‍♂️

[@GuilhermeRodrigues-wj9ps]

People still play this shit?

[@Bos_Meong]

@@svenkamog2232 its really obvious. They shows couple of genshin gameplay on apple presentation. also this is why nintendo switch version will never come out

[@johnnybravo4045]

Cool. Good finding about that pause moment - I also noticed that. Another issue the current Virtual Controller in Kishi V2 has is missing option to revert Y axis in right thumb stick (especially that the game itself doesn't have that option either, but it is not a problem since when you touch a screen the normal steering is more natural). In FPS games when you have first person perspective it is ok to have normal Axis as it is (also it is intuitive if you use for finger on touch screen), but for Thirst Person Perspective, especially these controller with joystick, it is better to have that inverted (you perceive that as a control of neck of the character you are playing).

[@manomagik6634]

I always use inverted controls when I'm playing cod! And when I can't do it, it messes with my brain! Lol

[@NeoBaker247]

Thank you for this video I had the same problem with my phone not showing the mapping feature. I followed what you did and works great now!! 😊

[@jordanrock3494]

I love this device, I like using the two remapable buttons for L3 and R3. Saves me from having to click on the sticks.

[@Godzilladad]

Using the first kishi. Love it!

[@MommysGoodPuppy]

the view mode issue seems to just be a bug with retriggering the initial acceleration curve, as the position of the touch is reset you can see it has a slow startup before reaching full velocity again

[@Ryesia]

I'm also actually surprised that they listened to mine and some other people's advice of allowing the Nexus button to be remappable into the standard home button

[@0N3R1OfficialWSR]

Waiting for Mine to be mailed can't wait to use it!

[@spoot1smeg]

I would like to see what other applications you would recommend for touch screen controls on android devices

[@VitoSpagnulo]

Mantis Pro

[@njnjco]

I imagine that they limit the touch region for right joystick to prevent any other buttons being accidentally pressed by your joystick. If it went across the whole screen, there could be some issues. It would be nice to have the option though if that wasn't a problem for your particular game to avoid the delay.

[@mechanicalmonk2020]

Was hoping maybe there was a firmware update that would allow USB headphones.

[@bland9876]

That sounds very uncomfortable to use. I remember testing that one time on my phone and having the huge connector hanging off was not good.

[@bipbop3121]

That's a hardware issue. On this outrageous expensive controller, they cheap out on the USB c & it only does charge (not even full speed PD charge), no data. For $100 I expect 30W PD charging, pass thru data, a good speed micro SD card slot and a 32 bit Dac 3.5mm jack, and Hal effects.

[@jordanrock3494]

Why wouldn't you just use Bluetooth headphones? I use mine for voice chat with Xbox Unlimited and all the mobile games.

[@TerrifyingTuba]

​@@jordanrock3494 Bluetooth headphones have a delay

[@jordanrock3494]

@TheTerrifyingTuba I don't experience that, luckily. Maybe it's the headphones or phone?

[@lunadevil4322]

I bought a razer Kishi V2 and mine had a slight left joystick delay, I noticed it when emulating smash bros, pressing left joystick -> plus B didn't do the directional attack it was supposed to. it's a very hard to notice lag in most games, like 1/8th of a second delay, but I easily notice it in fighting games like smash bros. I returned it and got another Kishi V2 and it had the same error... tested with my V1 and xbox controller and neither had this issue. Anyone else have anything like this?

[@ultimategohan1551]

Right in time for the Razer Edge baby. Cant wait till mine gets here in a few days.

[@danwichgames]

So none of the function shown in this video work on my unit. And if I go to the play store it even says the app is not compatible with the device even when it came pre installed. I’m not sure what is going on but I would love to know if u have the same issue or not when u get yours

[@ultimategohan1551]

@@danwichgames Yes razer is apparently finishing the update for the v2 pro it should be out anyday now

[@danwichgames]

@@ultimategohan1551 boy it would have been nice to know that out of the box.

[@ChrisLau90]

I'd pay good money for a telescope controller like this but with the D-pad above the left stick... Doesn't seem to exist anywhere...

[@MrEliwankenobi]

Indeed! I have this V2 and find myself asking the same thing every time…. However as it is now, it’s better than all the other one I’ve tried except maybe the Backbone 1 that recently released for Android that I haven’t tried. Looks very very similar, except for the inclusion of the headphone jack which is a big plus in my book! But at this point I’d rather wait for the Kishi V2 Pro and upgrade to that when it comes out as it will add the headphone jack and Haptic Feedback plus this new feature to map screen only games to controllers

[@IngwiePhoenix]

This is why I initially went and bought the Junglecat. I thought that, albeit reversed, it would still be nicer to have a symmetric layout. It... hasnt seen a lot of use, honestly :/. I have also not seen a proper symmetric controller as well. Hopefuly someone makes it, like Gamesir or something.

[@nathanbreakin9684]

Try the GLAP controller. It's excellent.

[@NEOMERCER]

The stuttering thing happens all the time on the gamesir app. Whether your using the full screen setting or the contained circle setting it does it, but the full screen mode handles it better. Also what game are you playing in the beginning?

[@Plexer101]

I hope they bring it to the V1 too

[@VideoMusicManiacPlace]

I was thinking the same thing. Our purchases of the v1 made the v2 possible.

[@Plexer101]

@@VideoMusicManiacPlace Yeah exactly....there was and still is alot of software shortcomings for the V1...an example being that passthrough charging doesn't work well with non Samsung or Google Android phones since it's a gen 1 product....so if they could actually bring this kinda ready feature to the V1 it would make us feel like they still care

[@Plexer101]

@@bulletpunch9317 I'm not sure what you mean but I'll describe my stupid situation....my phone doesn't charge when I plug the charger to the kishi if the kishi is already connected to my phone, but it would charge if I connect the charger to the kishi then connect the kishi to the phone....I went on Reddit and found that others have also faced this issue

[@Plexer101]

@@bulletpunch9317 Yes....in both cases the Kishi is usable, but it only allows passthrough charging in the second case that I described (charger -> Kishi -> phone)

[@RGamer2009]

The OG Razer app for the v1 has had no further support or updates for quite some time now. They could update the Nexus app to properly support the v1, which would be very welcome. Right now the Nexus App on the v1 can be used for a clean interface to select your games, but not much else.

[@randomlyweirdjeff4638]

I just got my Kishi V2 the other day at Walmart. They were on clearance I snagged the last one. So far I have been using it on PS4 and I'm loving this. I'm also thinking about resurrecting my original Gameboy.

[@bionto]

Did you get it working on ps play remote?

[@randomlyweirdjeff4638]

@@bionto Yea I downloaded the PS remote Play app and the Razer Kishi app it works great.

[@jamiemartin9322]

What were the games in this video (besides Genshin)?

[@darkreaper1230]

this is unrelated to the video, but i just wanted to ask what was game shown at the start of the video the one inside a cave?

[@LostinGaming0]

Does Razer Kishi V2 still have the original controll support feature for games like Farming Simulator which has a built-in controller support? Because if yes then Razer Kishi V2 is actually a dedicated controller and a sceen controller too at the same time. Which was even impossible for Xiaomi to do with their Gamepad 2.0 that were made after Black Shark 2 released.

[@10spokess]

Are you going to get the razer edge 5g

[@schlittytube]

I had no idea this didn't already have these features. Better late than never!

[@xt6997]

@Taki Udon: off topic for this video but how do ya feel about windows 10 or 11 on the steam deck? Valve recently updated the steam ui (including the software keyboard) so that it more closely matches the ui on steam os.

[@paytoncash3285]

What is the shooter you're playing towards the beginning of the video?

[@VitoSpagnulo]

hello in the video you indicate that there are other gamepads that have the mapping function. what would they be? could you make a video about it?

[@Hree]

I wonder if the screen mapping right analog jitter/stutter in 6:07 is fixed now?

[@bipbop3121]

I am curious about gamevice flex, due to the headphone jacks. I have a V1 Kishi, but can't use it, unless I want to play silent and it's bad for my USB C port. Just is much rather see where my DS4 is and whether it can hold a charge.

[@mrapter7]

What is the first game played?

[@bivekdebbarma3363]

Can we expect Razer edge review soon

[@legenddarkness9743]

What is the game at the start?

[@DARKTIGGERinc]

Whats the game in the beginning of the video?

[@ApizSpikyAngler]

No answer

[@Austinredstoner]

Can I use it without removing the case?

[@bRiMaTiOn]

Backbones don’t fit camera bumps properly anymore

[@thugspeedman7869]

You mentioned it works perfect for MOBAs, but I can't figure out how to map aiming. If I just need to click an ability, no problem. But what if I need to hold the button and aim? Completely useless. Maybe I am just missing something??

[@tweefurs]

I think for the screen mapping feature alone,makes this a better option than the backbone. Also backbone requires you to commit to a subscription cost to unlock all its features which is an immediate turnoff for me. I thoroughly enjoyed using the original kishi but really welcome the telescope support on this new model. Got mine from CEX for £70 and hoping to use in the next day or two with my S23 ultra. Gamepass, emulation and native android games all on my phone. Can't wait!

[@PhazonBlaxor]

How's it been? I ordered one for my S23U, seems like a great controller. Bit pricey, though. It was 120€ here. 😅

[@K.Vengence1]

​@PhazonBlaxor its £100 new from official stores. You most likely got the v2 pro with a headphones jack

[@magallanthepenguin9132]

question. how do you hide the center top razer mapping icon while in game?

[@aolvs1950]

I hate how they just left the v1 behind. I had the v2 but ended up using the v1 more since i can snap it back when not using it.

[@adpbobcat]

I love my v1. I can still keep my phone case on, and it's plug and play.

[@juriaanoussoren]

​@@adpbobcat how? Just without the rubbers?

[@adpbobcat]

@@juriaanoussoren yes sir!

[@juriaanoussoren]

@@adpbobcat gonna delete Them right away, mine get a bit wobly tho

[@adpbobcat]

@JUR O if I hold it with one hand, it will bend. But if I don't move my hand in any awkward way, it's stable enough. Pros vs Cons, I'm okay with a little wobble without constantly removing my phone case. I remote played outriders and emulated God of war (ps2).

[@thatzaliasguy]

What is that second game being shown?

[@tedhenry5310]

Hey! Do you mind testing a touchscreen game called samurai 2 : Vengeance. For some odd reason the nexus app wont allpw me to use the feature for it. 😇

[@ajc6208]

What game is being played at the very end? :)

[@ImBetterThenEveryone]

Biggest competitor is the better and half prized V1 :)

[@orion10x10]

The song in the intro is Atariwave By Quok

[@a.camden4631]

Whats the second game you was playing

[@gonckzilla628]

What's with not putting the game names on screen? 🤔

[@EerieEchoes24]

how do you map the extra buttons ive tried everything but only getting the 4 you see in the vid

[@popos22]

Why does your kishi v2 have gold font color? Is there any difference? Mine is just regular white font. Thanks in advance

[@franzpleurmann2585]

Great review and bug report for razer developers. Please fix the issues.

[@Aproximal]

Hello. Sorry if this is rude. I wondered if any of these issues are now fixed. I have the exact phone. And want a good controller so...was looking at this.

[@Seventhreen]

Any idea on when this will come to iOS?

[@Playerz714]

They need to do it for the V1

[@johnnybravo4045]

Yeah, I own both versions and definitely the V1 should have that too.

[@terribletimes902]

They won’t. The V1 was made by Gamevice and they don’t seem to work with them anymore. Don’t expect any firmware updates for the V1 anymore. If you want another controller in the style of the Kishi v1, get a Gamevice Flex.

[@juriaanoussoren]

Yeah they fucking locked IT...😂wtf yo

[@Infyra]

Does this phone fit the Razer Kishi V1 or is it too wide?

[@bullsclan2984]

Heyy i dont know wich one to get beetwen gamesir X2 pro and kishi v2 im planning to play a lot of émulation on my phone does those 2 support full émulation ? If yes ill probably go for kishi looks more premium for me

[@Punmaster9001]

I hope they continue to improve the software

[@duffmcshark7789]

Does any else have any problems with their M buttons in virtual controller mode? My M buttons worked just fine on Mantis Pro and I am loving this razor Kishi update but for some reason the M buttons do nothing.

[@KillahX669]

What game was the first and second game?

[@sonicknives]

what phone are you using?

[@zapdash23]

What is that game u are playing with the really nice graphics

[@DFN86]

Principles kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5nRoKGAq7iDfJI

[@AJOrdaz]

What phone are you using here?

[@youtubeyorum37]

How can I buy and is there a discount code? Do you send it to Turkey? I want to buy Razer Edge 5G.

[@elkukuyi]

Will it perform properly with Samsung S23 Plus ?

[@ricardomaldonado601]

If you buy a iPhone 15 pro max would it still work if you where to use a android version since they both have the usb C connector or would it not work

[@jewelcasio7091]

How did you know if your razer kishi v2 is low battery? Pls pls reply🙏🙏🙏

[@HoobriBoobri]

Please answer what is first game in that video? What title?

[@ghosttiee9212]

I refunded the kishi v2 then got the backbone PlayStation and I should get the gamevice flex next? Or kishi v2 again

[@emanndaman8315]

So did they update the camera view bug?

[@henriquep1910]

Doesn't anyone have my problem? I use the earbuds 2 pro and when i connect this controller the default microphone its the phone one. Or i just got complains about my voice level because the controller blocks the microphone, can someone help me?

[@Kevin-du5vf]

Bro that 1 sec card is a pain to click on mobile. It's the gamesir tho right

[@NecolasHamwi]

Can you plz list the game names you're showing off? Thx!

[@lemmelix]

8:02 this? It's a tech demo from Colopl name Principles for android & iOS

[@tyronecummins4206]

What is the name of that game you played earlier

[@BoyDaniel]

does connect players with joystick and pc or mobile

[@danwichgames]

So fun story. I got the razer edge 5g and my options in nexus look nothing like yours. It will not let me update the Kishi firmware and if I go to the nexus app on the play store to find a update it actually says this app is not supported on this device. Like wtf razer. Your device designed around this controller does not actually work with software it was designed for? I don’t know if this is just a bug with my unit or the 5g model or just the device in general.

[@tomoprime217]

Hey Taki does the controller work well for apps that have native controller support? For example Gamepass xCloud, Xbox (direct to Console, not xcloud), Steam Link any streaming app or do we always have to map for the touch controls? I understand some games just don't have native support. I hope Diablo does.

[@jumpingjaywalker8381]

I just bought this controller and Diablo Immortal is compatible but CoD mobile is not

[@tomoprime217]

@@jumpingjaywalker8381 thanks for the update but I've been now leaning towards getting the Gamevice Flex which is a real sequel to the Kishi V1 made by the same guys who actually designed the V1 for razers behalf. The main reason is the better thumb sticks. The fit any case form factor is also a major plus. Worth looking it up.

[@SRKHD]

Kishi v2 and game sir x2 pro, which is better

[@Spriggen1337]

I really wanna get a razer edge but its only launching in the US first. its really hate this kind of launch.

[@TakiUdon]

Yes

[@MartinOgg]

What is the mobile phone in this video?

[@KopfdesRiesen]

Its so dumb that mihoyo hasn’t enabled controller functionality on android yet tbh.

[@TakiUdon]

Yes. It's a joke.

[@LuminousSpace]

for that particular reason i end up buying steamdeck lol

[@riceflakes498]

@@TakiUdon I am now 100% convince it's some exclusivity deal with apple. Like even leaving beside controller support, the iphones even have 120 fps option which it can't hit consistently for even more than 30 seconds and yet even PC don't have 120 fps option

[@wdililn]

@@riceflakes498 or more likely they can’t figure out how to optimize it properly anywhere, including iOS, so releasing it on other platforms would embarrass them A likely outcome for controller support is that after they released controller support on iOS, they realized that not enough people used it, and so gave up on it for Android. The controller functionality for this game on PC and iOS sucks anyways, and indicates a lack of prioritization for the feature, rather than some weird conspiracy theory about an exclusivity deal involving two niche features

[@crestofhonor2349]

That and no high frame rate support on PC or android either. Which is stupid because iOS is the only one that can go above 60fps even though a good portion of people on PC can go above 60fps

[@rudya.hernandez7238]

What games are you playing?

[@gz625]

Hi. Why most of games are about fighting/killing someone?

[@aenema35]

Hi Taki, thank you for all your amazing content. Can I ask you what's the cheapest telescopic android controller you would suggest? Thank you for your answer and I hope it's not a question already addressed in a recent video

[@h3h3podcastclipper]

Does the simulate touch feature require you to enable wireless debugging?

[@duffmcshark7789]

No it does however require you to give the app full permission and control of your screen. But no wireless debugging necessary

[@bipbop3121]

I want the telescoping form factor, but $58 PS DS4 + $10 clip/wires doesn't block my headphone jack. Reduce my USB C port function, even if I choose wire

[@mickey2ky]

I love my v2 with a 22 ultra

[@zqmlk]

What is the name of the first game you're playing

[@eljonbacongco4186]

I would love to see how redmagic 8 pro works on backbone controller

[@alyxredmond8753]

May I ask what is the first game in the video? Thanks

[@ZeHamberglar]

Principles

[@enginethatcould5257]

Galaxy S22 is saying 'USB device is not supported ' when I connect kishi v2 and it just started doing that. Anyone know why?

[@garazh8934]

Will Arena Breakout work?

[@ldmun]

What's the first game he's playing?

[@myaul8157]

Does develop mode need to active, to use the mappings function of the Nexus app?

[@TakiUdon]

No

[@topherc100]

What device is that

[@aggproduction5704]

7:39 did they fix this issue yet? Smooth pan 360° using right analog

[@4gece]

What is the first game in the video?

[@RedxMage11987]

I'll be curious to know if people still prefer this controller over the Backbone now that Backbone has an Android option.

[@Nick-cy2tn]

Backbone is overpriced and lock some of their features behind a subscription

[@re-fix9678]

👍👍👌👌

[@kekuruvin]

will genshin or other non native android supported controller game ban overlay like this?

[@ALionlikeMane]

What are the games played between 0:30 and 1:40?

[@ZeHamberglar]

Principles and Gunfire Reborn

[@ALionlikeMane]

@@ZeHamberglar thank you!!

[@jamieescober9352]

Is anyone having an issue with L3 and R3? I don't know if its my console problem or just the app but when i map it in the game its not responding.

[@rhdzoe605]

whats the name of that game please ?

[@stevie2686]

Its actually causing me anxiety and stress as i have no idea to set it up. Tried everything. Imagind something coming with no instructions