Razer Edge review: A nifty option for gaming on the go, but do you really need it?

Based on a two-piece design including a detachable gamepad, the Razer Edge is a portable gaming handheld meant to play both traditional Android games and titles from cloud services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and GeForce now. Featuring a Snapdragon G3x chip, the Edge has solid performance similar to that of a flagship Android phone from 2022. Meanwhile, Razer’s virtual control remapping function makes it possible to play touchscreen games on a controller, which can come in handy for games like Genshin Impact that don’t have native controller support. All told, the Edge offers an interesting twist on traditional gaming handhelds, and starting at $400, it's a good value too. The one downside is that anyone with a relatively recent smartphone can get nearly the same experience by buying a Razer Kishi V2 and attaching it to their handset on their own.

Pros: Relatively affordable, Bright 144Hz OLED screen, Has active cooling, Passthrough charging and 3.5mm audio, Includes a MicroSD card slot for expandable storage.

Cons: 5G model is expensive and only works on Verizon, Chunky bezels, Somewhat awkward aspect ratio.

Engadget Score: 71

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