HEADLINE: Razer and Gamevice Collide at CES 2020: The Ultimate Dual-Sided iPhone Controller is Here
The build quality leans heavily into Razer’s "gamer" aesthetic. The thumbsticks feature the signature Razer rubberized texture for grip, and the tactile buttons offer a satisfying clickiness that touchscreen controls simply cannot replicate. HEADLINE: Razer and Gamevice Collide at CES 2020:
Why "Dual-Sided" Matters Prior to the Kishi, many mobile gamers relied on "clip" style controllers (where a phone is mounted atop a standard console controller) or single-sided "Joy-Con" style attachments. The dual-sided design of the Kishi offered superior balance. By distributing the weight and mechanical inputs on both sides of the screen, the center of gravity remains neutral, reducing hand fatigue during extended play sessions. Launch Date: June 2020 (Exclusive to Apple Store
Unlike many previous mobile gamepads that relied on Bluetooth, the Razer Kishi The standout feature of the Razer Gamevice iPhone
The standout feature of the Razer Gamevice iPhone game controller is its dual-sided design. The controller can be attached to either side of the iPhone, allowing gamers to play games in either a landscape or portrait orientation. This flexibility makes it ideal for playing a wide range of games, from first-person shooters and fighting games to puzzle games and mobile titles.
Exclusive final detail: A former Razer engineer told this reporter in 2024: "Project Rafale would have been the best mobile controller ever made. The rigid spine meant zero flex when you pressed the triggers. But Gamevice had us by the balls with that patent. So we killed it."
At CES 2020, Razer announced the Razer Kishi, a universal, dual-sided mobile gaming controller developed in partnership with Gamevice. Designed as an evolution of the previous Razer Junglecat, the Kishi was built to provide console-quality controls for both iPhone and Android devices, specifically targeting the burgeoning cloud gaming market. Partnership and Design Evolution