What makes "the Razer Edge 5G" special?

Called the Razer Edge and a Verizon exclusive, the premium Android gaming handheld comes with exclusive Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip, the 144Hz AMOLED display and a detachable controller called Kishi V2 Pro for Android and Xbox games. The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip is capable of "2-3x speeds" for consistent performance and a high frame rate.

How to use the Razer Edge 5G?

You can use the Razer Kishi V2 Pro with microswitch buttons, analog triggers, programmable macros, and Razer HyperSense haptics for competitive AAA gaming, said the company during its annual RazerCon event. Like Nintendo's Switch, the Edge comes in two parts: a main unit with a display and internal hardware, and a set of modular, detachable controls. The main unit includes a 6.8-inch AMOLED touchscreen display running at a 2,400x1080 resolution, with a refresh rate of 144Hz.

What about the Razer Edge 5G battery?

It comes with a 5,000-mAh battery, which Razer says should keep you gaming for "hours."

The Razer Edge 5G: World's first 5G gaming device coming next year; all you need to know

The Razer Edge will be available in the market in January 2023. Razer has been preparing a dedicated Android gaming device for months, complete with Verizon's 5G connectivity to enable cloud gaming on the go.

By ET Spotlight Special | Updated: Oct 16, 2022, 11.14 AM IST

Amidst a lot of buzz, the consumer electronics company Razor unveiled the world's first 5G gaming device - a Nintendo Switch-style Android handheld device for $399.99. Here’s what you need to know:

What makes "the Razer Edge 5G" special?
Called the Razer Edge and a Verizon exclusive, the premium Android gaming handheld comes with exclusive Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip, the 144Hz AMOLED display and a detachable controller called Kishi V2 Pro for Android and Xbox games. The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip is capable of "2-3x speeds" for consistent performance and a high frame rate.
How to use the Razer Edge 5G?
You can use the Razer Kishi V2 Pro with microswitch buttons, analog triggers, programmable macros, and Razer HyperSense haptics for competitive AAA gaming, said the company during its annual RazerCon event. Like Nintendo's Switch, the Edge comes in two parts: a main unit with a display and internal hardware, and a set of modular, detachable controls. The main unit includes a 6.8-inch AMOLED touchscreen display running at a 2,400x1080 resolution, with a refresh rate of 144Hz.
What about the Razer Edge 5G battery?
It comes with a 5,000-mAh battery, which Razer says should keep you gaming for "hours."
When will Razer Edge be available in the market?
The Razer Edge will be available in the market in January 2023. Razer has been preparing a dedicated Android gaming device for months, complete with Verizon's 5G connectivity to enable cloud gaming on the go. According to the company, the handheld is perfect both for cloud gaming services and for high-end mobile games like Apex Legends.

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The Razer Edge 5G: World's first 5G gaming device coming next year; all you need to know

The Razer Edge will be available in the market in January 2023. Razer has been preparing a dedicated Android gaming device for months, complete with Verizon's 5G connectivity to enable cloud gaming on the go.

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