Razer Kishi V2 vs V1 - What's the difference?

The new Razer Kishi V2 is here but, how does it compare to the Kishi V1? Well if you are looking for the answer to that. This Razer Kishi V2 vs V1 review will help you.
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00:00 - The best gaming controller for Android?
00:36 - The new style grip
01:10 - Upgraded width
01:40 - Will it work with a case?
02:10 - New interchangeable spacers
02:35 - Upgraded D-Pad tech
03:00 - New multi-function buttons
03:25 - Another new button & App
03:55 - The button layout
04:10 - The USB-C input
04:42 - Button clicky-ness
06:00 - How easy it to use?
06:50 - Is it any good?
08:02 - What I wish it had
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[@DiamondDepthYT]

The Kishi V1 is now often on sale under $40, hella worth it!

[@CHAMPl982]

Just bought mine for 40 bucks today at Walmart💪🏾

[@kevinxero]

@@CHAMPl982 nice. I just ordered the Xbox version from MS website using their reward system. Looking forward to it. How's yours so far?

[@Mazza666]

V1 is junk, left side issue seems to be common, mine have way just after warranty with minimal use. I'll pass on v2, not taking another punt on a kishi controller

[@12Kurdt]

Does the V1 fit the S 23 Ultra?

[@acurisur]

@Mazza666 You must have got a bad unit, because I've had mine for 18 months with no issues.

[@gcjazz]

That was the slickest ad placement ever lol. Incredibly smooth transition to talk about the wallet

[@eastwood34]

I'm sure the V2 is for someone, but I'm not that person. The V1 is objectively more portable and a better price point.

[@GeneralEgregious]

Highlighted everything I was looking for. Thank you sir

[@Samladdy]

I was tempted in getting a V2 the other day but the price was really high, £100 from most retailers and the lowest I could find was £70 from online sellers so I couldn't justify paying that much for a controller I am only using for Genshin Impact. I picked up a second hand V1 for £25 second hand today and it works perfectly, honesty I am really impressed with this controller despite some very minor nitpicks like the lack of spacers and the grip could be slightly better, but for the price I got it for I can't complain.

[@Godzilladad]

you can use controller for genshin on phone?

[@hemlata6978]

Such a great video keep it up bro

[@DaneMurdock]

Really wish they would make one with the Dpad in the top position for people focusing on dpad centric games. I feel like the ergonomics on this would get difficult after a while.

[@ElitePortraits]

Interesting but i think ill stay with V1 because i bought it last year and it works perfectly fine . Maybe when it breaks, ill get this one

[@IV_MexicanMan]

Lol same 😂

[@LugiThePainDrinker]

Due to the soft back of the V1, the wires get messed up more and more as it is collapsed and opened. Get a hardback if you don’t wanna replace yours every 1 to 2 years

[@acurisur]

​@BTFOxMARIOPRO13 I've had my V1 for 18 months now. The issue you described has not happened on mine. It's like most things, if you look after it, it'll last a long time.

[@GreaseCrease]

Why anyone would buy this at $129 over the Kishi v1 at $69 (CAD) blows my mind. The switch style sticks alone make this an absolute brain dead buy

[@RafaelCabusGantois]

Thank you for the info! One more thing to ask: Is this controller work normally with Xbox app (to play Xbox remotely on the smartphone), xCloud and Playstation remote play (to play PS4/PS5 remotely)? Thank you!

[@WhatGear]

It works perfectly with Xbox game pass

[@meric12131415]

@@WhatGear yup I second this ah speaking of which if you got a PS4 or 5 I'd probably recommend psplay it's really the best version of remote play I have it myself and it wait for it also has controller support (cue heaven noises)

[@kngo1hx]

they both look equally awesome

[@1016ajm]

it's on sale on the Xbox store..do u know if it's the V1 or V2?

[@primepikachu5]

I just got the v1 for 25$ so I don't think I'll upgrade soon. But the v2 looks like a nice upgrade if I ever get it on sale

[@FFE0]

yo how ?

[@primepikachu5]

@@FFE0 eBay

[@reesespuffcereal]

Is that a Switch emulator? Which one is that? Also, are you playing Mario Aces lol. That's dope

[@ohyea2k349]

I don't think he used a switch emulators. The only reliable switch emulator I know is egg ns emulator which requires a gamesir x2 ubc controller

[@maximada2003]

how practical would it be for the controler (if it connects via USB C) to have an SD card slot in the controller itself? This would be awesome for a huge emulation library

[@Liamegg27]

Just download the games on your phone

[@maximada2003]

@@Liamegg27 missing the point but yeah. For phones with no as card slot to expand the storage pottential

[@KyleKoala28]

Why?

[@arifmunshi6833]

Sony are one of the only ones to keep SD cards on their flagship phones

[@BontaLeBltchHill]

@@maximada2003 for phones that don't have SD card slots? Just swap from your shitty iPhone. Android flexibility is awesome!

[@TheGothGaming]

the only thing I dont like from the V1 is the dpad, nice to see the improvement. but I wont be upgrading until my v1 breaks.

[@arthurmorgan1724]

Can the razer kishi v1 support the iqoo neo 6 with a case . I recently ordered the razer kishi v1 because I got it for 60 usd while the v2 costs around 150 usd here .

[@ashihtaka]

What tablet were you using at 6:00 to play Mario tennis?

[@WhatGear]

Galaxy Z fold 3

[@NiqHowie]

What internet speeds are needed to be competitive?

[@MyUshio]

I tried using the V2 using the mantis pro, sadly it doesn't work well unlike the Kishi V1

[@panikoc311]

PRO TIP:....What many people forget or dont realize is that you can also connect your samsung phone via DEX and play your emulator games on your smart tv wirelessly which makes it even more badass with the controller.💪😎 Havnt seen any videos on that.

[@WhatGear]

That is a Pro tip! I never thought of that 🔥

[@meric12131415]

Cool 😁

[@kivros206]

Ok. I need to try that.

[@lutherkingmarley8243]

Hi bro, with the V2, I can play COD without other software or control in android?

[@garazh8934]

Hi! Will Arena Breakout work?

[@amirsadeghzadeh1952]

Where did you get your batman wallpaper?

[@jjayala]

Being joycons while way unappealing to some is actually best when dealing with a small screen like that. The travel distance plus screen size I feel regular size sticks are more difficult with small screens.

[@muriel24mj87]

Does it support phones like Dimensity 900? Realme 10 pro 5g plus?

[@jordanrock3494]

This paired with gamepass is an amazing experience.

[@freakonspeed]

But can you play call of duty without having to pair and second controller like you have to do with the v1

[@edwardelric8966]

Is the analog height the same ??

[@user-vh2kt2by6z]

May i enquire if someone knows if the list of compatible games of kishi v2 is bigger then v1? Or are the differences just physical?

[@frazyrgaming]

Im having trouble with the over sensitive analog sticks. I can hardly play fps games. Can i change the settings or do i need to get used to it?

[@SR3zzY]

May i know which version are you using? V1 or V2?

[@frazyrgaming]

@@SR3zzY yes sir. I have the V2.

[@WideHorizons90]

Does this not have a headphone jack?

[@Rylo888]

How about playing COD mobile? Do we still need to Connect a Bluetooth PS or Xbox controller like on the first gen Kishi

[@WhatGear]

You can use mantis pro. It works well once it’s set up.

[@aion694]

From Jamaica I have a question What if I’m playing a mobile game with the razer kishi V1 and the mobile game doesn’t support controller in settings Can the racer kishi map keys to work for a non controller supported game?

[@dark1thor]

As he said: remap with Mantis Gamepad Pro

[@feyisthey]

I'll stick with my gamesir x2 until the kishi v3 comes out with a cooler like the x3

[@wonderanchor337]

Update: you can no map the buttons to the touchscreen with the nexus app. It works really well.

[@ethereal_illusions]

If you had to choose one, Gamesir X3 or Kishi V2?

[@WhatGear]

The great thing about the GameSir is the modifications & the GameSir button mapping app & the cooling...and you get a carry case & cable. The good thing about the Kishi the overall build quality & additional triggers…the GameSir X3 is better value at this point.

[@ethereal_illusions]

@@WhatGear good to know! Been considering one for my android. Just got my Kishi V1 for my iPhone. Quality-wise I agree Kishi will definitely be better, Gamesir wise I like the Kalih switch, but the fan is just too bulky.

[@burgerparty]

Nah gamesir x2 is the best or kishi v2 don't use x3

[@bovineox1111]

No headphone jack or passthrough which makes it a deal breaker :( the clicky nature might also be too loud for use in bed when the Mrs is watching some TV

[@phoenixonfire4154]

Does the razer kishi V2 support brawlhalla?

[@RealRaGe_TV]

It doesn’t seem like much of an upgrade the joysticks are like backbone and Nintendo switch joysticks and the same design as backbone which my backbone joysticks stopped working and I’ve only had it for 5 months and barely used it since getting a Xbox elite series 2 controller

[@Cloudberry_1]

The mechanical buttons on the V2 are a huge upgrade from the V1. That, alone, is enough to buy it for me.

[@acurisur]

The mechanical buttons are not a huge upgrade, they're just an upgrade. Still nowhere near as good as the buttons on an actual Xbox Series controller

[@LastNameTom]

V3 needs to be the V2 but with the bands. I HATE the new design. You cant throw it on your pocket or a small bag, its just too big.

[@GadZookz]

Does the V2 work with iPad Mini?

[@WhatGear]

How wide is the iPad mini in landscape?

[@GadZookz]

@@WhatGear 7.9 inches.

[@WhatGear]

@@GadZookz unfortunately not I think this maxes out at around 7”

[@Mdkaif_440]

Great device for gamers💯

[@reeeformat3843]

Great video review! misleading screenshot lol! cod mobile is not compatible for kishi Android =(

[@abhiramanil3830]

Turns out I can't use it, my phone has a huge ass camera , namely mi 12s ultra, the backbone makes it slant to one side , while V1 would just push the fabric backwards and fit it perfectly

[@oualiable007]

I was wondering if Kishi v2 will be compatible with Samsung Note 20 Ultra?

[@dark1thor]

V1 was once you removed the rubber covers. I now have s22 ultra with V1, with a Spigen armor slim,removed the rubber,and it fits very snug,and very well. I assume V2 is even more open

[@oualiable007]

@@dark1thor thanks :)

[@007Koth]

I am super interested in this kishi v2. I'm more in shooting games like COD and PUBG. But also recently started playing football games like FIFA mobile and PES. Would this be something for me?? BTW also have the s22 ultra. Amazing phone

[@WhatGear]

Yes! The only downside is it can be tricky to map buttons on unsupported games

[@MarkRabold]

RE: The dedicated screenshot button. Is there a way to disable the insanely loud shutter sound that it plays when you take a screenshot with that dedicated screenshot button? Even if you have earbuds on it plays a LOUD shutter sound out of the phone speaker, not the earbuds. I see no options for it in the Nexus software. I have the shutter sound turned off at the OS level in the camera app and via the button combo for system screenshots. Pressing that dedicated button on the Kishi V2 still blasts a LOUD shutter sound through the phone speakers when you press it. It's so loud that it will turn heads in a room. As a result, I will never use that button because it's incredibly annoying to others around you. I've reached out to Razer support but so far I've not heard back from them on whether or not this is something that is intended (which would be insane IMO - making such a LOUD sound mandatory is absolutely something you should speak to if that were the case, because it's enough of an issue to recommend avoiding the use of the button if annoying those arounds you is a concern) or if it's an issue and needs to be updated.

[@meric12131415]

I mean turning down the volume comes to mind and that's all you can do for now either that or mute it ah speaking of which fun bonus fact for ya in Japan no matter what phone you buy it has a loud sorry very loud shutter sound to prevent perverts from taking up skirt photos or voyeurism if you will ah you can also possibly remap it to do something different on the razer nexus app

[@MarkRabold]

@@meric12131415 since I posted this I have two friends who also got one of these. The person with the Galaxy S22 (like me) has this issue as well. The other person who does not have an S22 does not experience the same issue. I reached out to Razer and it sounds like this is a bug, but their tech support loop is super convoluted, so I'm not sure if they plan on fixing it for S22 users.

[@meric12131415]

@@MarkRabold you never know anything is possible and could happen 😁 I mean it's razer they always support their products to some extent

[@NovaIsTheBot]

@@MarkRabold yea. I got the s22u. Realized that and never use the button.

[@DanielRamos-tq7cz]

I prefer getting the v1 still You can find it for around $23

[@gmoyajpgaming]

compact designed gone and downgrade analog sticks and buttons, hmmm all for more phone to fit. definalty will wait for huge price drop and stick to my V1.

[@CatWachristmashat]

What makes the analog sticks worse? Less travel? They seem like the Nintendo switches one so that might lead to drift.

[@maverik2187]

Hi guys, has anyone tried it with RedMagic 9 pro?

[@praetorarsonist69]

I have the V1 Android. Its annoying to play Tekken 5 & 6 via emulator with the D-pad on Kishi V1. I hope the V2 fixed it.

[@ghosttiee9212]

It does become its a mix of click and mushy it’s more tactical

[@jayr122001]

i hope you can just change the port so people doesn't need to buy kishi for android and iphone if tehy have 2 smartphones like me.

[@Mazza666]

Just wondering if the d pad is accurate? I hate the v1 dpad, pressing up/down sometimes activates the left/right pad. So annoying

[@KyleKoala28]

YES EXACTLY I’m most interested in the D-Pad and Kirby: Squeak Squad is unplayable with how often the RK V1 registers up (or down), when it is my intention to press left or right on the D-Pad.

[@ghosttiee9212]

The v2 dpad is solid asf I have the v2 for iOS and it’s way better then the v1 and backbone

[@saintsalieri]

This video doesn't show what the V1 looks like at all, so it's of limited use to people unfamiliar with these products.

[@alexgr87]

I have the kishi v1 and the only downside about it is that the flex cable that goes with the elastic band when you fold it down tends to rupture and it gives an error that one side of the controller doesn’t works over time. What i did with mine is that I bought on ebay a few spare cables to change it when it ruptures again. Honestly the v1 controller works amazing and don’t see any real “upgrade” with the new v2, but that’s my opinion 🤷🏽‍♂️. I had mine v1 for over a year now and the only thing that malfunction was that flex cable but its an easy and cheap fix honestly.

[@Kielbass]

hey man! could you elaborate on that flex cable part :D how easy is it to fix it if it goes funky?

[@alexgr87]

@@Kielbass for what I have read everywhere I could, that's a common issue with the v1. Because you fold the controller over time the internal flex cable raptures and malfunctions. I bought a pack of like 10 cables for like 7 bucks I think. And the fix is relatively easy if you are not afraid using screw drivers and opening it up. To be honest I gave mine to a friend that is more skilled than me to do it but for what I could watch its easy, next time I will do it myself. You just have to remove the 5 screws on each side of the controller and with a pry tool or like a guitar pick you can open it up. The conector to the cable on each side is right there you can't miss it. Just be careful because the conector has like a lock that you have to open first and then close after you put the new cable. I will leave you the link for the cable here www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09R9CXVP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Kielbass]

@@alexgr87 thanks a lot man, seems managable :D

[@themightyant.]

Good video, thanks. One small bit of constructive criticism. Batman may seem like a twitch game that needs lightning fast reactions to counter etc. but actually it's much slower paced than you think. E.g. Counters are on screen for a LONG time, about a second plus, the window is VERY generous. Would do better to try an actual twitch reaction game like an FPS or fast racer.

[@11atlas]

The quality is not the best. Mine broke in less than a year.

[@mikeellis5801]

love the design of it..looks nice..

[@tommy6742]

It definitely worth the upgrade over the garbage of the gamepad the v1 still is today. I got my Kishi V2 at msrp and haven't regretted it ever since, plug in a usb-c extension cable and you have yourself a nice pc game controller as well. The shorter travel distance with the Switch style sticks also means you can reduce movement in the ball and joint of your thumb for much reduced joint fatigue and increased gaming sessions.

[@ghosttiee9212]

Yes I love it more then the kishi v1 and the backbone I know it copied the backbone but a lot better to me I have the kishi v2 for iOS! I love it so much I use a iPhone 8 Plus

[@ghosttiee9212]

And i agree the joysticks are good

[@TheMeojara]

What's the batman game

[@WhatGear]

On Xbox Game Pass. Arkham City…one of the greatest Xbox games in my opinion

[@boblatouche2273]

why arent they making one for tablets. gaming on these phones is pathetic.

[@KyleKoala28]

Maybe, but phones these days have screens bigger than portable systems prior to the Nintendo Switch, and those were pretty great.

[@ipetloudog]

Prolly said before but COD and Apex mobile works with the kishi v2 if you connect a Bluetooth controller (xb or ps) while it's connected. Also I made a video on my channel a few days ago on how this is THE GREATEST MOBILE CONTROLLER FOR FPS GAMES. Seriously check it out. I'll show you why.

[@TiaanKruger]

yeah, got it working that way to play Apex mobile, just have to remember to press a button on BT controller every now and then, otherwise it shuts down (sometimes mid game. ehehe). I have however not gotten it to work with CoD. Any advice there @ipetloudog? I barely use the right stick, find the screen to be much more accurate than the joystick, left stick and triggers are game changers though

[@aboveworld8209]

So this doesn't work with apex or cod without the extra controller ???

[@ipetloudog]

@@aboveworld8209 correct

[@Coyote.five.0]

0:22 " it has the things people loved " And also features removed 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 . Like console quality joystick and membrane buttons.

[@defox_nz]

they literally just copied the backbone one controller..

[@ghosttiee9212]

Ikrrr and now this controller is for iOS so dumb I like my backbone better

[@4n0nym0u5]

Razer Kishi V1 is THE gamepad to get for Android/iOS gaming. It will insanely improve your experience. Touch screen is sh!t for gaming.

[@ghosttiee9212]

Backbone is still way better stop paying attention to the joysticks

[@acurisur]

Touch screen depends on your phone

[@jjayala]

I just got the 2. I've had the one for a few months. Huge upgrade in small ways. I think the joycons are a way better choice for the phone. I feel the short sticks and short screen match way more than regular size sticks. Maybe I'm just real used to the switch. While I'm still trying to just eliminate another handheld and take full advantage of my cloud services. The 2 deff feels like I'm playing on more of a console than the first one which I feel is like hey now my phone can play good games. Button placements and movement just really make it an easier gaming experience. Best example I can give is fps games. Really feel with the original I am having to move my hands more my fingers more and awkward to move my sights around is chore like. With the 2 it is fluid your hands are in place unless you're stretching them during breaks. I have this strange desire to keep my phone as my steamdeck and the 2 super helps.

[@itzdcx7991]

They are downgrades they feel like switch joycons

[@afifkiryu94]

Lol looks like a backbone knockoff

[@ghosttiee9212]

I have the kishi v2 for iOS it’s way better to me I had the backbone too and the kishi v2 is way better

[@ysnxnikee8897]

Backbone is garbage

[@PicasoEnt]

definately an upgrade from the v1! Razor of course make some top gear. Cheers brother.

[@GotSawst]

Switch Lite is better

[@acurisur]

Well yes it is, but it also costs a lot more. The point of something like this is it turns your phone into a mobile gaming device. The Switch on the other hand can't be turned into a phone.

[@grimmiller1222]

Says the switch fanboy there's a lot more better portable consoles besides your precious switch 😂