While it wasn’t the first on the scene, the Razer Edge certainly made a splash as a dedicated Android gaming handheld. While the excitement has died down, it’s actually a good thing because For under $215This is the cheapest Razer’s first and only handheld we’ve seen.
The Razer Edge was announced with much fanfare, as it’s essentially an Android tablet with the best of looks. Razer Kishi V2 Pro Not only the controller, but Razer also used a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, complete with a 144Hz refresh rate. Because of its unique design, this means you can swap out the controller if you’re not a fan of the V2 Pro, or have just upgraded. Cache Ultra.
At the time, it was one of the most powerful Android devices on the market, courtesy of the Snapdragon G3X Gen 1, which was essentially a gaming-friendly version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. With that, you have an all-in-one Android gaming handheld that still manages to at least put the competition to shame.
The original appeal of the Edge was to provide a dedicated handheld that was perfect for both cloud gaming and your favorite Android games. Its only major competition was the Logitech G Cloud, which, despite offering better ergonomics, was severely underpowered.
Part of the problem for Razer was that it kind of staggered the launch, as it offered two versions: one with Wi-Fi and one with cellular connectivity. When it was officially introduced, Razer claimed that both models would have the same list of features, however, it was later revealed that the Wi-Fi model actually has less RAM.
Not to mention the fact that the Wi-Fi version originally sold for $400, so in effect, you’re saving about $200 on the Razer Edge. Although the price has been hovering around the $250 mark for the better part of a year.