REVIEW: Razer Kishi V3 Pro: Razer's multi-purpose handheld controller

Kishi V3 Pro It's a portable controller. Razer Designed for use with your smartphone and some tablets, it boasts a robust yet unpretentious design, ensuring good ergonomics and facilitating gameplay in virtually any game. But is it worth the investment? Check out our full review now!

Design and construction

The model we received from Razer Kishi V3 Pro It comes in black, but it is also available in other colors. Phantom White (only the Kishi V3 model, which we'll discuss later), a translucent white. The first thing that caught my attention when I took the joystick out of the box was how complete it is. In addition to the conventional buttons in the standard controller configuration. XboxIt also features two additional triggers, customizable with mouse click functionality, as well as buttons for dedicated uses, such as a button for... print Screenone to access the Razer Hub and another to return to the home screen.

It weighs 268g And here's an interesting point. Without a smartphone or tablet attached, it weighs the equivalent of a... dualsense ou Xbox Series ControllerBut when we add a device weighing another 200 grams, it's equivalent to using a... Nintendo Switch, or even a Asus ROG Ally.

Regarding the build quality, the analog sticks are of excellent quality, comfortable to play with, and best of all, they're interchangeable. If you prefer a larger size, you can easily remove and replace them using the mechanism provided. The directional pads don't offer this modularity; the chosen design is a cross shape, but it has all the corners filled, making it a great option for fighting games. Considering the analog sticks are modular here, perhaps it would be worthwhile to include another variant of directional pads in the kit as well.

There's no secret to the buttons. It's the shape of Xbox (X, A, B, Y) and they are comfortable to press. It is on the front and back that the joystick has the most advantages. With the appeal of competitive games, more triggers were needed to improve movement and in Kishi V3 We have 4 extra buttons. They are: M1 e M2 at the bottom of the controller and R4 e L4 next to the front triggers. All of them are customizable to your liking via the app. Nexus.

The controller's grip is quite comfortable, and it features a non-slip finish on the sides, making longer gaming sessions possible. A design decision I particularly appreciate is the inclusion of a USB-C port and a headphone jack on the bottom, so you can connect your smartphone or tablet and continue playing while charging, if needed.

The connection to your smartphone is made via its USB-C port. The kit includes several foam pads of different sizes so you can use the controller with various devices. Android, iPhone, iPad and other tablets as well. The brand's recommendation is the iPad MiniTherefore, you need to check the size of your tablet if you want to try anything from the Android world.

One detail for the more meticulous gamers is that the controller doesn't have any LEDs. The most we have is an indicator that it's connected to the smartphone, and that's it. No RGBs or flashing analog sticks.

Hardware

As we have seen, the construction of Kishi V3 It's quite interesting, especially in the details of each piece. Even though it's a peripheral for cell phones, the Razer Here are some details that position this device as a top-of-the-line product in its category. Check it out:

Analog TMR Full-Size

A Razer He could have put anything here, but he chose technology. NMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance), which is basically an analog with a Hall effect, meaning the chance of having a problem with drift (That annoying problem of it pulling to the side on its own) is almost nonexistent here. In our tests, we could feel the excellent quality and precision, especially in shooting games. The click is also enjoyable and provides great immersion in any game.

Back buttons with mouse click

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro's extra buttons offer macro options for gamers. In addition, the rear buttons (M3 e M4) feature the click technologies of top-of-the-line mice from RazerThis gives them a crisp click and excellent tactile feedback. As for... Bumpers The grips next to the front triggers are designed to facilitate gameplay for players who use the "claw" style. This is an essential bonus for those who enjoy competitive games or games that require more mobility. It's the kind of thing that makes all the difference in competitive games and also in games that demand more precision, such as... Soulslikes and quick games like Doom Eternal.

Razer Sensa HD Haptics

The controller also features a super rich and detailed haptic feedback system in any situation. As someone who is used to the dualsense da PlayStationThat's a really cool bonus of this controller. The experience is different from... PlaystationIt's a conventional vibration system, but it's not. It's detailed and adapts to what you're playing, but I'll tell you upfront that it's not for everyone.

Primarily for competitive gaming environments, a controller full of vibrations is the complete opposite of what these players want. However, for a more casual and immersive experience, it's undoubtedly a very positive feature.

USB-C connection and headphone jack.

O Kishi V3 Pro It doesn't have wireless connections and relies on your smartphone or tablet physically plugging into the middle via USB-C. The positive aspect of this is that this type of connection doesn't introduce any lag in commands, making the controller a great option for cloud services (Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now) or simply for... Remote Play from Steam. I tried using the PS RemotePlay da PlayStation Also, but this one requires a dualsense to work, which is a shame.

It also features a USB-C port on the bottom, which can be used to charge your smartphone or tablet while playing, or to connect the controller to your PC if you want to use it as a PC controller. It also has a 2mm headphone jack, making it a complete package.

Nexus software and features

You can simply remove the Razer Kishi V3 Pro Take it out of the box and connect it to your smartphone. However, in this way, its main functions will not be available. Therefore, it is inevitable that you install the Nexus on your device. It is available for Android e iOS And it's very lightweight.

This app, in addition to functioning as a hub for all your games, is also where you configure each of the controller's functions. Razer.

live streaming

The first function here is to connect the app directly to... YouTube ou Facebook To do live streams, directly from your smartphone. I believe there could be more streaming platforms here. It's also possible to change the app's appearance, both in terms of colors and custom images or game covers.

PC remote game

Another really cool feature here is... PC remote gamewhere you can play your PC games remotely on your mobile phone. Of course, you can install other apps for this, such as... Steam remote playBut it's nice to have something official from... Razer.

Razer Kishi V3 Pro controller settings

And then we arrive at the settings of Razer Kishi V3 ProHere you control its compatibility with the XInputpower, sensitivity and reaction of the triggers, dead zone of the analog sticks and even the polling rate, that is, the frequency with which the controller responds to the smartphone.

The cool thing is that these settings can be made for the Android and also for o PCYes, this controller is directly compatible with a PC, functioning just like a conventional controller.

It also has a feature called Virtual controllerThis allows you to simulate touch buttons using the physical buttons on the controller. The idea is good, but unfortunately it doesn't work very well, exhibiting a delay and ceasing to function if you touch the screen.

Finally, the app also allows you to configure the Sensa HD Haptic TechnologyWith both intensity and voice filtering, the control configuration is quite versatile and allows for use beyond the basics.

Performance

I tested the Razer Kishi V3 on two smartphones: Galaxy A54 e JOVI V70In all of them, the experience was quite positive in terms of connections and usability. My only concern is the part about using the phone as a controller. Razer It says that it's designed to work even with cases, and in my experience, I always had to remove them. In the case of the A54, I was using a non-official Samsung case, but the JOVI had a case that came with its kit. Aside from that inconvenience, there were no problems with the device's connectivity with any device.

played Red Dead Redemption, Minecraft, Fortnite and others. In all cases, the experience was always excellent. The extra buttons make a difference and are super comfortable. However, despite the comfort, I need to point out some personal things here. I'm used to the analog sticks of PlayStation and here they have the texture and the gut feeling. much more similar to those of XboxIt's good, but different if, like me, you're used to the Sony console.

I also connected it to the PC via its USB-C port. In that situation, it became excellent. It's super lightweight and provides a top-notch gaming experience. The only downside in this case is that it needs to be wired.

Razer Kishi V3 and Razer V3 Pro XL

Alongside the most powerful model (the one we tested), the Razer I also brought Kishi V3A cheaper and simpler version, for those who just want casual gaming. The design is essentially the same, except it doesn't have the 2 extra front buttons, only the 2 extra bottom ones. The analog stick is also simpler, still with the excellent TMR technology, but without the possibility of changing the size and gaps.

In terms of hardware, it also doesn't include the engine. Census for more interesting tactile feedback. The connections are the same, but without the possibility of playing on tablets, while maintaining the option of connecting to a PC via USB-C. In terms of colors, it comes in black and... Phantom WhiteIt's the ideal option for those who just want to play on PC and smartphone, but don't need all the frills that would be a must for more competitive gamers.

In addition to that, the Razer It also brought the model to market. XL do V3 ProThis version includes all of its best features, but Exclusively for 10″ to 13″ tablets and iPads.

Price and availability

O Razer Kishi V3 Pro It arrived in June 2025 for the suggested price of $149,99. The models V3 Pro XL e V3 They were also released during the same period. Here in Brazil, the Razer They have not been officially made available and they can be found at Amazon Like an imported product. Check it out:

• Razer Kishi V3 - R$992 including import taxes
• Razer Kishi V3 Phantom White – R$983 including import taxes
• Razer Kishi V3 Pro - R$1.324 including import taxes

Conclusion

O Razer Kishi V3 Pro It's an excellent gaming controller, both for smartphones and PC use. The build quality is high, the grip is good, and it's super easy to configure. Furthermore, it offers numerous configuration options, allowing the user to customize it in the way that suits them best, which is also great.

Although it does include some premium features, such as the system Census Vibration sensors, or buttons with microswitches, are premium features that increase the product's price and aren't convincing enough for the end user to consider spending extra for them.

And then comes another important question: competitors like the GameSir Galileo G8 They offer a similar experience, with extra buttons, analog sticks with hall effect, and even customizable options, for a much more affordable price (around R$390 as I write this review).

The summary of the opera is that the Razer This is an excellent device with great technology, but at the price point available to us Brazilians, it seems overpriced. It's a price similar to controllers like... Dualsense Edge e Xbox Elite ControllerHowever, it's worth remembering that on these platforms, they are the only option.

Technical specifications

Specification	Razer Kishi V3	Razer Kishi V3 Pro	Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL
Supported Devices	Smartphones (iOS/Android)	Smartphones and Mini Tablets (up to 8″)	Tablets (10″ to 13″)
Connectivity	USB-C
Action Buttons	Silent Tactile	Mechanical and Tactile (Haptic)
Analog Directional Controllers	TMR Full-size	Full-size TMR (Swapable Caps)
Multifunctional Buttons	2 rear buttons	4 customizable buttons (2 rear and 2 front)
Loading	Passthrough (via USB-C)
Minimum Requirements	Android 14+ / iOS 18	Android 14+ / iOS 18	Android 14+ / iOS 18
Use on PC (Windows)	Yes (via USB-C cable)
Dimensions	108,1 x 227 x 55,4 mm	110,8 x 244,8 x 64,3 mm	110,8 x 327,9 x 64,6 mm
Approximate weight	175 gr	268 gr	311 gr
Application	razer nexus
Price	R$992 including import taxes R$983 including import taxes (Phantom White)	R$1.324 including import taxes	Not Available

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reviewed by Luis Antonio Costa in 24 / 04 / 26