Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller for Android, iPhone 15 & 16 Series, iPad Mini A17 Pro & 6 (USB C): Pro Controls - Ergonomic Grip - Stream PC, Xbox, PS5 Games on Mobile, Phone, Tablet - Chroma RGB

I cannot emphasize enough how little I write product reviews and this is by NO means an "incentive" situation. I'm just a dude that bought an expensive phone controller......and it is beautiful. 👌 Absolutely worth every penny. When I say this thing is the pinnacle of what a telescopic mobile controller should be, I reeeally mean it. I've never been much of a phone gamer before, but this thing has already changed that. I first tried the Backbone Pro when it released, but found the thumbsticks were just too small and the face buttons were so close to the right stick that it was very difficult to use. The Backbone app also locks many features behind a paywall for some reason... I also tried the recent cheaper Gamesir telescopic controller, because of how the face buttons were more offset from the stick. However, the stick was still in the way a bit and it was such a loose connection to my phone. Both USB-C parts were super loose and my phone just slides around in it even with the right pads applied. (Galaxy s25 Ultra)The Razer Kishi Ultra meets every requirement I had and more... Its the perfect fit for my large hands/short fingers, with a really nice texture on the back of the grips. The face buttons are perfectly offset and I have total freedom without the right stick getting in the way. The L4/R4 are gamechangers to me as this is the first time I've used them! It doesn't have any back buttons, but as someone that doesn't love back buttons, this was actually a selling point. The default position is very wide, so I don't have to open it far to set my phone in like the Backbone or Gamesir. There's multiple side pads included for device types (iPhone, iPad, Android devices), or you can just remove them if you have a phone case. I have a thin case on my s25 Ultra and I had to take the pads off, but it feels perfectly snug when its in place! Its kinda like the phone and controller become one unit. Its a bit heavy, but for whatever reason, holding it by the grips feels like there's no weight at all...? Hard to explain, but I just love that! The LED's are easy to customize through the app, setting brightness and truly any color you want. You can also turn it off entirely. The app is 100% free and its how you map buttons, launch games, set profiles, etc, etc. This app gives a "virtual controller" option that lets you manually place a "virtual" button over visible touch screen controls for games that don't have controller support. So when you set the button over the touch input, the button press on the controller will "touch" the controls for you. Just turn off the hud opacity to make the touch controls not visible and you've got a fullscreen game with controller support! And this app works so well with PS5 & Xbox remote play. It loads everything into one slick hub that feels like a modern console home menu.One more thing... So minor, but a huge deal for me! There are some smaller buttons on the middle sides. The right side has the "Options" button on top and the Razer Nexus home button on the bottom. The left side has a home menu button on top (acts as console home button in remote play), a screen capture/share button on bottom, and the lovely little "..." button in the middle. This extra "..." is my hero! I'm playing a game where the "Options" button doesn't input as "Options" and instead switches the game to mouse/keyboard mode. However, the "..." button just automatically works as "Options" in-game and no other controller I've tried has this extra feature. In PS5 remote play, I have it set as my touchpad controls. Clicking it is a touchpad click, then holding it while moving my right stick mimics touch controls in-game.Don't sleep on the "..." button!

The media could not be loaded. What can I say about the Razer Kishi Ultra? It feels phenomenal in hand, and the buttons feel clicky. It’s the best d-pad I’ve had in a controller, including DS and Series and Pro controllers. It fits my iPad Mini 6 perfectly and even with my Folio case on!I own 3 telescopic controllers, the Backbone, Galileo G8 and this. I’d rank them as 1) Kishi 2) Galileo G8 and 3) Backbone. Each serve their purpose. The backbone is great for small and quick gaming when you don’t have room. Middle tier is G8, works great and feels great. The top tier is the Kishi.My only complains is the programmable button next to the shoulder buttons. It would’ve been more logical to map them behind the grips! That’s a missed opportunity. Also the location of the home button and the select button, should be swapped. The Nexus app is kind of lacking for iOS/iPadOS. I don’t like that I have to manually add things to my favourites from within the app. Also game pass cloud beta could’ve been better. You should be able to add shortcuts to the Nexus app, since Microsoft doesn’t have a dedicated cloud iOS app, you have to rely on browser URL for it. These are minor complaints, I know but they do hold true.Last issue is the price, I can’t recommend if you’re on a budget. GameSir Galileo g8 does exactly what I needed sans one thing. It doesn’t fit the iPad Mini out of box. It’s half the price at 79.99, and well crafted, but the Razer has it beat for that aforementioned fact alone. Both of course lack portability of the backbone, which is normally 99.99, poorly priced for what you get. I will continue to use all three, for each specific use case.

I bought the Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller as a replacement for the original Kishi after Apple switched to USB-C, and I’m glad I did. The Ultra is a big improvement in several ways.First, it feels much more like a regular gaming controller in the hand. The original Kishi was smaller, which made it more portable, but it wasn’t as comfortable for extended gaming sessions. While the larger size of the Ultra makes it less portable, the ergonomic design is a trade-off I’m happy to make.The buttons are another highlight. They have a satisfying click to them, which is a huge step up from the mushy buttons on the original Kishi. It’s a pleasure to use during gameplay.I also love the added functionality. The headphone jack and passthrough charging are fantastic additions, allowing me to charge my phone or use wired headphones while playing. My iPhone 16 Pro Max fits perfectly in the controller, even with my ESR and Anker cases on, so compatibility is no issue.Overall, the Razer Kishi Ultra is a fantastic choice for mobile gamers who value comfort and functionality over ultra-portability. Highly recommended!