Design & Build Quality
The Razer Edge features a light and ergonomic design, with a slim 6.8-inch AMOLED display in the centre and game control handles on the side. The screen has a maximum resolution of 2400x1080 and a refresh rate of 144Hz. it also houses the cooling fans and the rechargeable 5000mAh battery, which supports USB-C fast charging. The entire setup is powered by Snapdragon's special G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform, which, as the name suggests, was designed specifically for portable gaming devices. The unit also features a built-in Adreno GPU for power-efficiency graphics output.
Razer Kishi V2 Pro
While the display features a brand-new panel, it is housed inside the company's popular mobile controller, called the Razer Kishi V2 Pro. It features a full array of physical gaming controls, including but not limited to eight microswitch buttons, two analogue triggers, two analogue sticks, two programmable macros and a D-pad. All of these feature support the brand's proprietary HyperSense advanced haptic feedback system. You even get a 3.5mm audio port for easy sound output. You can always use the built-in WIFI and Bluetooth modules if you want to connect to other devices.
Multiplatform Gaming
Razer has made special efforts to ensure that its 5G gaming console is compatible with a host of gaming services and platforms. This includes native Android games, which can be played using pre-installed launched such as the Google Play Store, Epic Games store, and others. You can also stream games from various cloud gaming platforms, such as Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce Now, Steam Link, Moonlight, Parsec, and more. There is even easy access for side-loading titles, as long as you know how to find and download them safely.
All of these combined give you access to thousands of AAA and indie, PC and mobile games, which you can play for hours on end. You can control all the installations, updates, and related settings through the Razer Nexus app, which acts like a unified dashboard for all your services. It also allows you to capture gameplay footage or even live stream to your favourite platforms at the click of a button.
Price & Availability
The Razer Edge is available in both WIFI and 5G models. The WiFI model is available through a pre-order system, which requires a $5 refundable deposit, and features a starting price of $399.99. The 5G model is currently available exclusively for Verizon customers in US only, although the company hasn't revealed any pricing or release date information for the same. You can look for more information on Razer's website or at your local Razer stores.
