

A less demanding phone will likely see a nice uplift here, though. Unfortunately, this is a slow charge that didn't quite manage to keep my gas-guzzling Black Shark 5 Pro topped up during more intensive sessions. I didn't notice too much battery drain on a Black Shark 5 Pro from this extra demand, but you can also charge via a passthrough port underneath the right controller as well. The Kishi V2 is completely powered by your smartphone, hooking up via a USB-C connection. These programmable macro clickers can be configured to any input available on the controller, through the Razer Nexus app, and are located a nice distance from the main triggers, so as to not get in the way. One of the biggest wins, however, is the additional M1 and M2 buttons situated next to the triggers.


You'll find the same clicky switches in the top bumpers and the screenshot, options, menu, and Razer Nexus launcher buttons dotted across the face as well.

They're a dream in faster-paced titles where an accidental press might not mean the end of the world, but I did find their minuscule travel distance a little too sensitive for more precise endeavours. The microswitch buttons work effortlessly in your favor, providing a tactile response and a super quick actuation. The Kishi V2 is in keeping with all of today's expected features and then some. However, the Kishi V2 slopes nicely, tapering away over the course of around two centimetres to keep longer sessions comfortable while still offering that pocket-friendly form factor. Many brands opt to keep footprints low by introducing fairly sharp corners across the bottom of their main controllers. I was impressed by the way each side nestled neatly into my palm. Still, you're getting a bumpy texture down each leg which is much appreciated in this setup, though I did find myself wishing it was a little coarser to provide a better grip. While lightweight for extra portability, devices like the Backbone and GameSir X3 just feel a lot more solid in the hands, lending themselves to their price tags a little better. The matte plastic material feels a little cheaper than that used in other models, a factor that isn't helped by the slightly hollow feel of the controller as a whole.
