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Tomas Franzese
Digital Trends
“The Razer Kishi V2 mostly just mimics Backbone's design, but that's what makes it a great mobile gaming controller.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Extendable bridge for easy phone insertion
- Microswitch face buttons and D‑pad feel satisfying to use
- Minimal latency even with cloud gaming services
- Sturdy build quality
- Sleek compact form factor
- Familiar layout for original Kishi users
Points of Contention
- Awkward placement of Razer Nexus button above menu/start button
- Similarity to Backbone One makes it less unique
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics50
Cameron Faulkner
The Verge
“But in its current state, what little that makes the Kishi V2 unique doesn’t overshadow how much better Backbone’s first-gen product still is.”
