This is by far the most in-depth review I've seen for this device. Thank you so much for your hard work, and please keep us posted if/when you hear anything else about the updates to firmware for the App or controller.
Thank you so much for putting together a very thorough review. This is exactly what I've been look for that so many out RUclipsrs have failed to deliver to past week or so. Keep up the good work.
Excellent unbiased review! Especially love the benchmark with stock thermal paste vs re-paste with fan and without fan. This shows how proper cooling really goes a long way. Too bad the Razer Edge could have been much better received all thanks to Razer's very very poor handling. They sold us a severly unoptimized product(Performance Mode control, lack of Desktop Mode UI, missing controller functions due to outdated FW, and FAT32 external storage support only just to name a few). Its as if no one in Razer was paying attention to their own product let alone their competitors' in the mobile space at least. No wonder they didn't catch that spec sheet "typo". Even worse, that $25 gift card joke wasn't even funny! Truly unfortunate.
I was a little pissed about the state of the nexus app out of the box on the 5g version and the screen was pretty underwhelming off the bat with the large bezels and rounded corner. After playing around with it a lot I have since focused in on the positives. Really great performance with little to no messing round. Game code, wii, 3ds, and ps2 all running with no issue right out of the box with out tinkering. Honestly now I am just waiting on stronger emulators to get the android market.
i own the razer edge 5g and i have no regrest, its a awesome device , being able to be at the airport while playing spiderman miles morales from my pc and r6 siege on xbox cloud with no issues was just amazing, plus the emulators make it better. deftly worth it to have the device with you
Excellent video... The WiFi version looks like a good value. I'll probably pick one up eventually and as far as why this and not a phone with controller, serviceability. Most modern cell phones are not end user serviceable and when the battery dies or something else goes wrong it's discarded. With this device it should be useable for many years. That's a great selling point for me 👍 In fact if not for that I'd just stick with my razer phone 2.
I think that the Edge should have been made to be better in every way than an Android flagship phone making a strong use case for it. As it is, it is now a budget alternative to a flagship phone, the problem being that eveyrone already needs a smartphone.
I agree. If some phone manufacturer starts to manufacture a phone with magnetic controller attachments at the top and bottom - ala PiMax Portal then it will start to get interesting. Good to see that it's easily serviceable though especially when replacing the battery.
Indeed... Another mobile gaming option... Razer Edge + GameSir X-4 Aileron Bluetooth/Wireless Controller... Awesome Device but the whole pricing and ram ordeals got people turned away... 12 or 16gb ram + a better fan system needed... 🧐🤓
Unlike the Edge, the full lab test is seriously impressive. The benchmarking chart visuals, the idea to just UNPLUG the fan to settle that question once and for all... The visual transitions from live handcam to in-game capture, wrap-up ...this is an A+++ review effort.
@33:45" - One wacky use of the ultrawide I'd like to see tested is Android split-screen apps. 4:3 emulation on the left and a strategy guide on the right! PLEX streaming media splitscreen with an RPG on the side to grind! ...Local multiplayer splitscreen?
Good luck to all other entrants! I actually really like that the edge is a kind of convertible handheld. There are a few times where I'd just like to have a tablet that's smaller than something like an iPad (and also still android) but bigger than my phone. I do definitely wish it was a slightly different aspect ratio though haha. it also makes it an interesting super pocketable device for when you just want to play a visual novel without draining the battery of your actual phone.
The whole idea of a separate controller attached to a tablet makes lots of sense and gives amazing versatility to the device. But Razer has to improve certain things. The tablet must be at 7"+ inches (8'' like the PS portal would be amazing) otherwise as many viewers said, you can use your phone instead. In that size there is a valid reason to use the Razer instead of your phone and also to use the tablet for other content consumption. It would make perfect sense and I would buy one tomorrow as with one purchase I would have a tablet, a gaming console and a controller to use with my phone when I don't wanna carry the edge around.
Hey! I actually purchased this and hopefully we'll receive it soon. I'm very much enjoying cloud-based gaming and I have the logic check. G. Cloud but I really like the Wi-Fi 6 option. Keep up the great work.
Newegg had this on sale for 230$.. Amazon also has it for 250$$ at this price it's a steal for a dedicated android handheld. I just picked it up so far so good been using it for warzone mobile and genshin. I don't care much for streaming and have not bothered to but the time into getting emulation running maybe later down the road.
I do find it disappointing that the G3X Gen 1 is an 888 equivalent and not an 8 Gen 1 equivalent. Given when it was announced, the year+ delay between announcement and release, and the fact that no benchmarks were given or any info on its performance, it almost feels deceptive on Razer’s and Qualcomm’s part. Why did they use the naming scheme that began with the 8 Gen 1 if this is actually based on previous generation SoC? Just disappointing honestly.
Almost bought this because I was excited with the advancements of the Skyline emulator. Then I sat down and realize it was pretty much just going to used for ultrawide stretched sonic mania.
Man thank you for covering this. This has been the most unbiased and fair reviews out there for this device. Despite all the drama and marketing lies, my biggest issue is why there arent other bigger tech channels addressing both Razer and Qualcomm about this. It has been strangely quiet on the bigger channels but you know what? You covered it and you did a great job doing so. Thank you for that, I guess they didnt care to give this device the time of day or they didnt get their own review sample. Excellent review regardless.
It really is in a space that a lot of other handhelds aren't and it is exciting but also sad; really hoping to see a G3X Gen 2 Android gaming device by 2024. For now the Razer is the way to go for high-end emulation barring a flagship phone.
This thing confuses me. Why can't the 5G version make phone calls? And I really wish the controller were permanently attached, especially given that it's explicitly *not* a phone. The whole thing feels kinda half-baked. I do want to add that I am 100% okay with bezels. I like being able to hold a phone without accidentally touching the edge of the screen.
great review man! excellent non bias experience. i was interested in this but the snapdragon cpu is already almost 2 yrs old basicially an over clocked 888 not worth 400 bucks i'll stick with picking up a oneplus 11 with a controller attachment.
Thank you, much appreciated! 🙏 I think it's a smart choice to go with something more future proof that has the SD 8 Gen 2 in it. I'm curious to see what the price of the Oneplus 11 ends up being.
@@retrotechdad I'm gonna say 800 for 128 900 for 256 I have the 10 pro but I love upgrading yearly on my carrier which is very easy if you pay off half the phone then all you have to do is pay the taxes on the new phone the next year and you can upgrade and start paying the new phone. I'm excited for the new cameras the new LTPOs 3.0 screen 100 watt charging and of course the eight gen two I hear is amazing especially when it comes to battery life for gaming compared to the Gen 1
Only time ive ever said i wish i had vorizon. Kinda didnt like this upon release. Until I realized it can merge my work and light cloud gaming tablet that isnt tied to my always ringing phone and isnt the best. And my phone which streams games great but is always ringing. 👌
Awesome detailed review! I hope you can do the same type of review when the Redmagic 8 Pro comes out - including the teardown. I'm torn between this and the Redmagic 8 Pro + Backbone One for Android because I don't like the curved screen corners of the Razer Edge.
Thank you, much appreciated! 🙏Yes, definitely will be covering the RM8 Pro. It actually arrived today! I can't promise a teardown, but I will try to be as thorough as possible. 🤗
You will get a bit more power with the Edge but the Odin Pro is no slouch and does have the nice 16:9 aspect ratio display which is a bit more ideal for emulation. Either way, both are great!
Idk if I'm old or something, but when I see the name, Razer Edge it reminded of the tablet PC with the weird controller attachment. Edit: I just googled Razer Edge tablet. Apparently it was also named Razer Edge. So I was not mistaken. 😅
Nice review. It looks decent but kind of expected a little more. The rounded scree corners are also an odd choice. Actually has sort of made me pleased about the decision I made to skip this device and get a phone. Here in the UK its not available yet so I ended up getting a Lenovo Legion y70 SD gen 1 gaming phone from AliExpress and paired with a game sir x2 pro the price was around the same ($400). No active cooling but does have a vapour chamber and performance has been great so far, pus you have all phone features etc.
hey. you mentioned custom adreno drivers for skyline 30:00 are you able to explain that a little more? also thank you for the super in depth video, this is perfect for anyone looking to decide whether to buy this handheld
18:44 the thing is it could be partly cpu z had not updated the library for the latest chipset configurations, i actually met with similar issues on cpu z on my xperia 1 iv, when it was just released their readout on the was entirely wrong.
It's great to see that the market has options for this handheld devices. Some people might prefer a dedicated device like the edge for gaming on the go. But in my case, I really think that if you have a fairly recent phone you just need an external controller and are ready to play comfortably.
Happy to see the review. I think despite the controversies, the edge offers great price to performance. Having a flagship phone still makes this a hard sell. Maybe someone stuck on iOS or a lower end android phone or handheld would find great value in the edge.
I have to say that despite the rocky Odin launch, their support for the system has been stellar with updates. They know who their audience is. I don't expect anything less from Odin 2 that will improve on already great device. I'm hoping they blow us out of the water and also offer the XR2 with active cooling.
I was going to buy the razer edge but I’m glad that I didn’t as it’s an android device and based on my experience I’m glad I went with the steam deck over the razer as I already have an android handheld and I’m not a big fan of it
So, I am looking for an Android handheld that can do Android gaming via Google Play (or Amazon for that matter) and also have emulation up PS2. Would you recommend this device, or perhaps try and catch something like the Logitech G Cloud on sale, or what for upcoming devices like the Ayaneo Pocket Air? Thanks as any advice is appreciated.
If you're looking for really capable PS2 performance (as in no tweaking needed) the Razer Edge is definitely a good fit for that. I'd say it's a matter of your budget but the WiFi Edge still offers a good value at $399 with the Kishi. The G Cloud is probably my favorite handheld in terms of ergonomics, it's just satisfying to play on and the screen is really nice and large with that 16:9 aspect ratio. It's fantastic at cloud/local game streaming and can play Google Play games without much issue. PS2 performance will be slightly better than something like the Retroid Pocket 3+. In terms of what's coming up, we have the Pimax Portal which will have the Snapdragon XR2 (similar to a Snapdragon 865) and all we know about the Aya Pocket is to not expect it to be a powerhouse.
Great review! I like the form factor and the tablet option (Netflix and Chill). I already have the Steam Deck 512GB which I like also. Had a Razer Phone 2, but the battery bulged and it died. Replaced it with a Microsoft Surface Duo (not good for gaming). Your review helped me decide to try the Razer Edge. Decided to get the 5G version from Verizon at only $10/mo and about $250 promo discounts. Congrats on the 3K sub. Does that Kishi V2 work well with a Samsung S22 Ultra?
How you feel 8 months later about the edge? Every video I have encounter are about 8 month old and can't seem to find any video with how it looks now. Do u prefer the steam deck or the edge is as good to own for a portable gaming?
What emulators do you recommend? I mainly want 2ds/3ds and GameCube games. I tried dolphin but talk about a headache. You got any how tos or tutorials?
2DS - Drastic (on the Play Store) 3DS - Citra MMJ (this you can get from Google and sideload) Gamecube - Dolphin (on the Play Store) - best version with the Razer Edge What issues are you having with Dolphin? For a nice performance boost, I recommend going into Graphic Settings > Hacks > and checking off "Skip EFB Access from CPU".
@@retrotechdad I was having issues with the edge opening the roms, my silly self didn’t extract them. Any recommendations as far as an unziper? Or do you guys just recommend downloading them on my computer and transferring them?
The Razer Edge is more powerful and certainly more portable. However, there isn't really anything like the Legion Y700 and it's pretty much the best 8" Android tablet.
My girl just got me the razor edge but now that im researching about seems like it would be better to get something else as a portable device. Can i pm you for help?
I agree with others about the price. But... if I had it to spend, I probably would, especially for a 5G one lol. The screen looks great and I think it'll be super competitive if they get their proprietary software stuff figured out.
I'm hoping they do roll out updates, I will be paying very close attention!
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I guess the price/performance for the 6gb version is ok, but the 8gb version is a no Go. I've paid 530usd for a xiaomi 12s with 256gb and a gen1+. Awesome reviews as always, your Review of the xp+ helped me decide on it
THE SUBWAY IS REAL. The Edge is a weird device to me. It doesn't do much to differentiate itself from a phone + controller experience, while not having the functionality of a phone. It lacks the purpose built and integrated feel of other handhelds like the Odin or Retroid. It clearly isn't aimed at the emulation scene, with it's funky aspect ratio and bezels, but also doesn't make much sense for the mobile game crowd considering it launched without screen mapping. It seems like a good product in a vacuum (once they patch nexus at least), but it feels like they didn't really do any research on the market at all. It manages to be a nice piece of kit that is a fair value if you are specifically looking for Android, but despite that it doesn't feel like it's actually aimed at any target market. Either way I'm glad to see more attention brought to the handheld market, and hopefully Razer stands behind the Edge to see it succeed. I do think Razer could be a meaningful mainstream portal into the handheld space, and an Edge 2 could be great with the things they learn from this.
ngl the TOF thumbnail made me click on this video XD the Edge is a pretty interesting device for what it is, although it would definitely be overshadowed by other Android phones that can do as much gaming/emulation imo
I do agree, I am actually testing the RedMagic 8 Pro as a "dedicated' gaming handheld and for a little more than the 5G version of the Edge, it just blows it away.
You're very welcome, thanks for watching! I've read more about the draining issue and apparently this has to do more with Android still feeding power to anything connected via USB C.
Kind of unrelated, and not sure if you've already done it but I would like to know more about android game ports, especially unofficial ones even if they require game data from a PC install. The idea just randomly popped up when you were talking about android ports. The edge is definitely an interesting device tho, I don't regret refunding it, but I think there is a lot of potential in the package that you get. Whatever you figure out is cool on the edge will work for all of us with other similar devices as well.
It won't work on anything because the Nexus app for the Razer Edge doesn't support it yet, one of my biggest complaints about the device as of right now.
If this was actually a phone as well, or phablet is perhaps a better word, then I think it would have been a very good choice but as it stands it is another device that can't decide what it wants to be.
It has the opposite problem of the XP+ 🤣 XP+ is phone that no one would use as one and the Edge is a phablet that could easily be used as a phone. 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Can’t decide between Razer Edge and S23 Ultra to use as a portable handheld to play emulations and cloud gaming like GeForce Now. Any thoughts ladies and gents?
I really did like the Razer Edge, but I felt out of principle I had to return the Edge after the bad response to us who thought we'd be getting 8GB of RAM. Either way, it's a fantastic device and if you plan on getting one then please enjoy it! It also had the lowest streaming latency I've tested.
Considering that we are seeing gen2 out there, it makes this device not a cutting edge unit. Still, an interesting unit. And my guest is the 6gb debacle was due to Verizon to bring more costumers to the “high-end” version with 8gb.
The Edge really is compelling with the SD card slot, power offered for the price, and the active cooling. It's inherently imperfect due to it not being a fully integrated handheld, but then again you can use it as a tablet like you mentioned. Nothing will be perfect, so for the time being I think it's decent enough for what it is. That being said the 6GB bait and switch is terrible lol
What do you think about the Razer Edge?
Bait and switch had me returning it. I'll wait for the next iteration when they improve every shortcoming.
@@alvinbalatbat Same. Feel shat on.
Interesting but not the Ultimate Gaming Handheld for Android. Especially with the Odin Pro and upcoming Pimax Portal coming out.
@@Pridetoons Not to mention the Odin 2 that will be announced this year.
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This is by far the most in-depth review I've seen for this device. Thank you so much for your hard work, and please keep us posted if/when you hear anything else about the updates to firmware for the App or controller.
your commitment to providing transparency is admirable, aka you disassembling a brand new device down to its guts.
I didn't know Wreakfest was ported to Android. Purchased immediately. Thank you! Great video, cheers!!!
Nice, I'm glad that the video was helpful! 🙏 Wreckfest is AWESOME!
Thank you so much for putting together a very thorough review. This is exactly what I've been look for that so many out RUclipsrs have failed to deliver to past week or so. Keep up the good work.
Excellent unbiased review! Especially love the benchmark with stock thermal paste vs re-paste with fan and without fan. This shows how proper cooling really goes a long way. Too bad the Razer Edge could have been much better received all thanks to Razer's very very poor handling.
They sold us a severly unoptimized product(Performance Mode control, lack of Desktop Mode UI, missing controller functions due to outdated FW, and FAT32 external storage support only just to name a few). Its as if no one in Razer was paying attention to their own product let alone their competitors' in the mobile space at least. No wonder they didn't catch that spec sheet "typo". Even worse, that $25 gift card joke wasn't even funny!
Truly unfortunate.
I was a little pissed about the state of the nexus app out of the box on the 5g version and the screen was pretty underwhelming off the bat with the large bezels and rounded corner. After playing around with it a lot I have since focused in on the positives. Really great performance with little to no messing round. Game code, wii, 3ds, and ps2 all running with no issue right out of the box with out tinkering. Honestly now I am just waiting on stronger emulators to get the android market.
i own the razer edge 5g and i have no regrest, its a awesome device , being able to be at the airport while playing spiderman miles morales from my pc and r6 siege on xbox cloud with no issues was just amazing, plus the emulators make it better. deftly worth it to have the device with you
Excellent video... The WiFi version looks like a good value. I'll probably pick one up eventually and as far as why this and not a phone with controller, serviceability. Most modern cell phones are not end user serviceable and when the battery dies or something else goes wrong it's discarded. With this device it should be useable for many years. That's a great selling point for me 👍 In fact if not for that I'd just stick with my razer phone 2.
I think that the Edge should have been made to be better in every way than an Android flagship phone making a strong use case for it. As it is, it is now a budget alternative to a flagship phone, the problem being that eveyrone already needs a smartphone.
💯Agreed! I couldn't have said it better myself.
I agree. If some phone manufacturer starts to manufacture a phone with magnetic controller attachments at the top and bottom - ala PiMax Portal then it will start to get interesting. Good to see that it's easily serviceable though especially when replacing the battery.
Indeed...
Another mobile gaming option...
Razer Edge + GameSir X-4 Aileron Bluetooth/Wireless Controller...
Awesome Device but the whole pricing and ram ordeals got people turned away...
12 or 16gb ram + a better fan system needed...
🧐🤓
Unlike the Edge, the full lab test is seriously impressive. The benchmarking chart visuals, the idea to just UNPLUG the fan to settle that question once and for all... The visual transitions from live handcam to in-game capture, wrap-up ...this is an A+++ review effort.
Thank you, that really means a lot to me! 🙏🤗
At $250 new from Amazon this is the steal of the year. Especially considering the controller on its own still hovers around $100 retail.
It's more powerful than all my retro handles combined
@33:45" - One wacky use of the ultrawide I'd like to see tested is Android split-screen apps. 4:3 emulation on the left and a strategy guide on the right! PLEX streaming media splitscreen with an RPG on the side to grind! ...Local multiplayer splitscreen?
This is an EXCELLENT suggestion and a feature a lot of people probably don't know about!
Good luck to all other entrants! I actually really like that the edge is a kind of convertible handheld. There are a few times where I'd just like to have a tablet that's smaller than something like an iPad (and also still android) but bigger than my phone. I do definitely wish it was a slightly different aspect ratio though haha. it also makes it an interesting super pocketable device for when you just want to play a visual novel without draining the battery of your actual phone.
The whole idea of a separate controller attached to a tablet makes lots of sense and gives amazing versatility to the device. But Razer has to improve certain things. The tablet must be at 7"+ inches (8'' like the PS portal would be amazing) otherwise as many viewers said, you can use your phone instead. In that size there is a valid reason to use the Razer instead of your phone and also to use the tablet for other content consumption. It would make perfect sense and I would buy one tomorrow as with one purchase I would have a tablet, a gaming console and a controller to use with my phone when I don't wanna carry the edge around.
Hey! I actually purchased this and hopefully we'll receive it soon. I'm very much enjoying cloud-based gaming and I have the logic check. G. Cloud but I really like the Wi-Fi 6 option. Keep up the great work.
8 months later how is it going? Do u prefer the steam deck or you still use the razor edge?
I have the Kishi V1 Xbox version and the only reason I prefer that version is because of the better thumbsticks.
The buttons and in general the whole "console" look very comfortable to hold. Also I like how smooth all these emulation games run.
unlike *cough* the logitech g cloud
the snapdragon 720g is far behind the snapdragon g3x this has
Newegg had this on sale for 230$.. Amazon also has it for 250$$ at this price it's a steal for a dedicated android handheld. I just picked it up so far so good been using it for warzone mobile and genshin. I don't care much for streaming and have not bothered to but the time into getting emulation running maybe later down the road.
Congrats! The RAZER EDGE is too expensive to me. And i really wish they went with a 16:9 screen. Makes emulation and streaming much more comfortable.
I do find it disappointing that the G3X Gen 1 is an 888 equivalent and not an 8 Gen 1 equivalent. Given when it was announced, the year+ delay between announcement and release, and the fact that no benchmarks were given or any info on its performance, it almost feels deceptive on Razer’s and Qualcomm’s part. Why did they use the naming scheme that began with the 8 Gen 1 if this is actually based on previous generation SoC? Just disappointing honestly.
True that, but you cant deny for $400 888 is the best you can get, cheapest 8 Gen 1 phone in my area is quite a bit more expensive
Almost bought this because I was excited with the advancements of the Skyline emulator. Then I sat down and realize it was pretty much just going to used for ultrawide stretched sonic mania.
Man thank you for covering this. This has been the most unbiased and fair reviews out there for this device. Despite all the drama and marketing lies, my biggest issue is why there arent other bigger tech channels addressing both Razer and Qualcomm about this. It has been strangely quiet on the bigger channels but you know what? You covered it and you did a great job doing so. Thank you for that, I guess they didnt care to give this device the time of day or they didnt get their own review sample. Excellent review regardless.
Thank you for your kind comments! I'm not sure what happened with this but it's really odd that no major media outlet received a unit to cover.
I just can't see the real draw of this device anymore, especially with it just being an over clocked 888. I guess the fan is nice to have.
The whole mystery behind the G3x and some of the claims really just led to it being a disappointment.
It really is in a space that a lot of other handhelds aren't and it is exciting but also sad; really hoping to see a G3X Gen 2 Android gaming device by 2024. For now the Razer is the way to go for high-end emulation barring a flagship phone.
This thing confuses me. Why can't the 5G version make phone calls?
And I really wish the controller were permanently attached, especially given that it's explicitly *not* a phone.
The whole thing feels kinda half-baked.
I do want to add that I am 100% okay with bezels. I like being able to hold a phone without accidentally touching the edge of the screen.
"The whole thing feels kinda half-baked." < 💯 You nailed it.
great review man! excellent non bias experience. i was interested in this but the snapdragon cpu is already almost 2 yrs old basicially an over clocked 888 not worth 400 bucks i'll stick with picking up a oneplus 11 with a controller attachment.
Thank you, much appreciated! 🙏 I think it's a smart choice to go with something more future proof that has the SD 8 Gen 2 in it. I'm curious to see what the price of the Oneplus 11 ends up being.
@@retrotechdad I'm gonna say 800 for 128 900 for 256 I have the 10 pro but I love upgrading yearly on my carrier which is very easy if you pay off half the phone then all you have to do is pay the taxes on the new phone the next year and you can upgrade and start paying the new phone. I'm excited for the new cameras the new LTPOs 3.0 screen 100 watt charging and of course the eight gen two I hear is amazing especially when it comes to battery life for gaming compared to the Gen 1
chinese handhelds are honestly the main thing keeping these legacy companies on their toes, both in capabilities and price points
Only time ive ever said i wish i had vorizon. Kinda didnt like this upon release. Until I realized it can merge my work and light cloud gaming tablet that isnt tied to my always ringing phone and isnt the best. And my phone which streams games great but is always ringing. 👌
Awesome detailed review! I hope you can do the same type of review when the Redmagic 8 Pro comes out - including the teardown. I'm torn between this and the Redmagic 8 Pro + Backbone One for Android because I don't like the curved screen corners of the Razer Edge.
Thank you, much appreciated! 🙏Yes, definitely will be covering the RM8 Pro. It actually arrived today! I can't promise a teardown, but I will try to be as thorough as possible. 🤗
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Wow..... What a great review. I appreciate all the time you took to really review this. You sold me on it. Thanks again.
Should I get this if I already have the Odin Pro? The Razer brand is really tempting..
You will get a bit more power with the Edge but the Odin Pro is no slouch and does have the nice 16:9 aspect ratio display which is a bit more ideal for emulation. Either way, both are great!
the charger in the right had grip does charge the tablet aswell while playing?
great video!! so in depth, love to see the actual benchmark comparisons
Idk if I'm old or something, but when I see the name, Razer Edge it reminded of the tablet PC with the weird controller attachment.
Edit: I just googled Razer Edge tablet. Apparently it was also named Razer Edge. So I was not mistaken. 😅
It was my first thought as well. 🤣😅 I actually have the original Razer Edge in my collection!
Nice review. It looks decent but kind of expected a little more. The rounded scree corners are also an odd choice. Actually has sort of made me pleased about the decision I made to skip this device and get a phone. Here in the UK its not available yet so I ended up getting a Lenovo Legion y70 SD gen 1 gaming phone from AliExpress and paired with a game sir x2 pro the price was around the same ($400). No active cooling but does have a vapour chamber and performance has been great so far, pus you have all phone features etc.
Yes, I think many will take a look at this and instead end up pairing a phone with their controller attachment of choice.
can you please test how this stacks up against 8gen2 in GPU department? thank you!
hey. you mentioned custom adreno drivers for skyline 30:00 are you able to explain that a little more? also thank you for the super in depth video, this is perfect for anyone looking to decide whether to buy this handheld
18:44 the thing is it could be partly cpu z had not updated the library for the latest chipset configurations, i actually met with similar issues on cpu z on my xperia 1 iv, when it was just released their readout on the was entirely wrong.
Hey could you test Vita3K emulator that will be releasing on sunday on this device? Would make for a great vita replacement
💯💯💯Definitely, I am super excited for Vita3k. I will be testing that on so much! 🤣
My Samsung S21 fe can emulate about the same games. I have the Gamesir x2 pro though.
Do you notice the same battery drain issue if you leave the Gamesir x2 Pro connected to your S21 overnight?
@@peejae082004 Since it is my phone I don't leave it in there after a gaming session. During gaming the drain is negligible.
Somewhat surprised at the small 5000mlh battery size.
I can't wait to play some gamecube on this
GC will perform beautifully on the Edge!
Can you play downloaded games without any wifi and can you downloaded steam games or Xbox games?
It's great to see that the market has options for this handheld devices. Some people might prefer a dedicated device like the edge for gaming on the go. But in my case, I really think that if you have a fairly recent phone you just need an external controller and are ready to play comfortably.
Happy to see the review. I think despite the controversies, the edge offers great price to performance. Having a flagship phone still makes this a hard sell. Maybe someone stuck on iOS or a lower end android phone or handheld would find great value in the edge.
💯I fully agree!
I have to say that despite the rocky Odin launch, their support for the system has been stellar with updates. They know who their audience is. I don't expect anything less from Odin 2 that will improve on already great device. I'm hoping they blow us out of the water and also offer the XR2 with active cooling.
I just got my Odin Pro last month and I absolutely love the device. Well worth the wait!
I'd love to pass down the controller attachment to one of my boys to play using his phone
I was going to buy the razer edge but I’m glad that I didn’t as it’s an android device and based on my experience I’m glad I went with the steam deck over the razer as I already have an android handheld and I’m not a big fan of it
Awesome video! What do you think about the abernic Win 600 3020e?
So, I am looking for an Android handheld that can do Android gaming via Google Play (or Amazon for that matter) and also have emulation up PS2. Would you recommend this device, or perhaps try and catch something like the Logitech G Cloud on sale, or what for upcoming devices like the Ayaneo Pocket Air? Thanks as any advice is appreciated.
If you're looking for really capable PS2 performance (as in no tweaking needed) the Razer Edge is definitely a good fit for that. I'd say it's a matter of your budget but the WiFi Edge still offers a good value at $399 with the Kishi.
The G Cloud is probably my favorite handheld in terms of ergonomics, it's just satisfying to play on and the screen is really nice and large with that 16:9 aspect ratio. It's fantastic at cloud/local game streaming and can play Google Play games without much issue. PS2 performance will be slightly better than something like the Retroid Pocket 3+.
In terms of what's coming up, we have the Pimax Portal which will have the Snapdragon XR2 (similar to a Snapdragon 865) and all we know about the Aya Pocket is to not expect it to be a powerhouse.
Great review! I like the form factor and the tablet option (Netflix and Chill). I already have the Steam Deck 512GB which I like also. Had a Razer Phone 2, but the battery bulged and it died. Replaced it with a Microsoft Surface Duo (not good for gaming). Your review helped me decide to try the Razer Edge. Decided to get the 5G version from Verizon at only $10/mo and about $250 promo discounts. Congrats on the 3K sub. Does that Kishi V2 work well with a Samsung S22 Ultra?
10 a month and another 80+ for the 5g network.
How you feel 8 months later about the edge? Every video I have encounter are about 8 month old and can't seem to find any video with how it looks now. Do u prefer the steam deck or the edge is as good to own for a portable gaming?
Great Video. DO you have a video or link on how you setup the android for emulators like Dolphin etc? Thanks
you desrve more subscribers
so clear and in detail
Thank you for the compliment, really means a lot to me! 💗
Does it work out of the box with game pass😊
Does razer edge support multiple users? Or profile? Thank you
Too bad that the USB c is on the right, it does not match Samsung z fold 😢
If you're looking for a controller attachment with the USB C on the left, check out the original Gamesir X2.
Hello, may I know which screwdriver did you use for the kishi v2?
Great question! I used a Torx T4 bit. I hope that helps. 🙏
YES!!
What emulators do you recommend? I mainly want 2ds/3ds and GameCube games. I tried dolphin but talk about a headache. You got any how tos or tutorials?
2DS - Drastic (on the Play Store)
3DS - Citra MMJ (this you can get from Google and sideload)
Gamecube - Dolphin (on the Play Store) - best version with the Razer Edge
What issues are you having with Dolphin? For a nice performance boost, I recommend going into Graphic Settings > Hacks > and checking off "Skip EFB Access from CPU".
@@retrotechdad I was having issues with the edge opening the roms, my silly self didn’t extract them. Any recommendations as far as an unziper? Or do you guys just recommend downloading them on my computer and transferring them?
Yes, that's how I usually manage my files. I prefer organizing everything on my PC and then transferring over as needed.
So which is better? This or the Lenovo legion y700 tablet
The Razer Edge is more powerful and certainly more portable. However, there isn't really anything like the Legion Y700 and it's pretty much the best 8" Android tablet.
@@retrotechdad ok thanks 👍
Hey can you test razer edge again with just yuzu?
My girl just got me the razor edge but now that im researching about seems like it would be better to get something else as a portable device. Can i pm you for help?
Looks good to me. Might pick this up from Verizon.
How You Download The PS2 Emulator Aethersx2 Or Nintendo GameCube Emulator Dolphin
What a disappointment with the battery, I don't see much difference to a smartphone with a joystick, I'm going for the gpd xp plus
GPD XP+ has insane battery life, definitely check out my video on it!🙏
@@retrotechdad I saw it before this one, your videos are very good, you do battery and emulator performance tests, that's why I subscribed
Nowhere to find what’s game list can use by handcontrol.
I agree with others about the price. But... if I had it to spend, I probably would, especially for a 5G one lol. The screen looks great and I think it'll be super competitive if they get their proprietary software stuff figured out.
I'm hoping they do roll out updates, I will be paying very close attention!
I guess the price/performance for the 6gb version is ok, but the 8gb version is a no Go. I've paid 530usd for a xiaomi 12s with 256gb and a gen1+.
Awesome reviews as always, your Review of the xp+ helped me decide on it
Could you tell me settings for PS2 black , wide screen hack ? Vulcan ?
this or retroid pocket 4 pro??
THE SUBWAY IS REAL.
The Edge is a weird device to me. It doesn't do much to differentiate itself from a phone + controller experience, while not having the functionality of a phone. It lacks the purpose built and integrated feel of other handhelds like the Odin or Retroid. It clearly isn't aimed at the emulation scene, with it's funky aspect ratio and bezels, but also doesn't make much sense for the mobile game crowd considering it launched without screen mapping.
It seems like a good product in a vacuum (once they patch nexus at least), but it feels like they didn't really do any research on the market at all. It manages to be a nice piece of kit that is a fair value if you are specifically looking for Android, but despite that it doesn't feel like it's actually aimed at any target market.
Either way I'm glad to see more attention brought to the handheld market, and hopefully Razer stands behind the Edge to see it succeed. I do think Razer could be a meaningful mainstream portal into the handheld space, and an Edge 2 could be great with the things they learn from this.
Great video -- this thing is an emulation beast!
ngl the TOF thumbnail made me click on this video XD the Edge is a pretty interesting device for what it is, although it would definitely be overshadowed by other Android phones that can do as much gaming/emulation imo
I do agree, I am actually testing the RedMagic 8 Pro as a "dedicated' gaming handheld and for a little more than the 5G version of the Edge, it just blows it away.
¿Razer Edge Or Pimax Portal?
Thanks for the video, it gave me the answer i was looking for. That damned controller still drains battery while in standby. DOA è_é
You're very welcome, thanks for watching! I've read more about the draining issue and apparently this has to do more with Android still feeding power to anything connected via USB C.
Thanks for this very informative video. I'm definitely going to get one.
I'm glad the video was helpful! 🙏
Kind of unrelated, and not sure if you've already done it but I would like to know more about android game ports, especially unofficial ones even if they require game data from a PC install. The idea just randomly popped up when you were talking about android ports.
The edge is definitely an interesting device tho, I don't regret refunding it, but I think there is a lot of potential in the package that you get. Whatever you figure out is cool on the edge will work for all of us with other similar devices as well.
Idk if its the form factor the "tablet" or what but this thing just isn't doing it for me.
Is Eastward finally playable on Skyline?
Ooooh, good call! I need to try this one again. 💗
@@retrotechdad I'll wait for the Windows version to have a significant discount. Paying $25 for a Digital Copy of a game is a Scam to me. 😕
I can't get the virtual controller to work on anything
It won't work on anything because the Nexus app for the Razer Edge doesn't support it yet, one of my biggest complaints about the device as of right now.
Might get one in the future
This is such an awesome device!
Wait does it not have a headphone jack?
On the phone itself not the controller?
Thanks for doing grams too
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Hello, friend. Thank you for the good video.
Could you post the disassembly method of Logitech G Cloud?
I'm desperately looking for it. T_T
I got you! Look for a disassembly in an upcoming video with the Logitech. 😉
If this was actually a phone as well, or phablet is perhaps a better word, then I think it would have been a very good choice but as it stands it is another device that can't decide what it wants to be.
It has the opposite problem of the XP+ 🤣 XP+ is phone that no one would use as one and the Edge is a phablet that could easily be used as a phone. 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Thank you for this detailed review.
Thank you for watching and commenting! 🙏
Oooooo well Razer Edge look cool but however it could be better
💯Agree
Can’t decide between Razer Edge and S23 Ultra to use as a portable handheld to play emulations and cloud gaming like GeForce Now. Any thoughts ladies and gents?
The razer edge is a ripoff they lied about all the specs and you can get a used phone way cheaper and probably will be more performance
I really did like the Razer Edge, but I felt out of principle I had to return the Edge after the bad response to us who thought we'd be getting 8GB of RAM. Either way, it's a fantastic device and if you plan on getting one then please enjoy it! It also had the lowest streaming latency I've tested.
Razer's handling of the whole situation was incredibly poor. 😒
Geese don't need RAM.
If Untitled Goose Game has taught me anything, they will steal your RAM. 🦢
Great review, better than RGC bc of the teardown and the CPU/GPU analysis. We like that extra techny nerd $hittt 😄Thank you sir 🙏
Considering that we are seeing gen2 out there, it makes this device not a cutting edge unit. Still, an interesting unit. And my guest is the 6gb debacle was due to Verizon to bring more costumers to the “high-end” version with 8gb.
Congrats! the Edge looks cool but not so sure when I can get a steam deck for the same price 🤷♂️
For sure, it's great to have so many options! 🙏
The Edge really is compelling with the SD card slot, power offered for the price, and the active cooling. It's inherently imperfect due to it not being a fully integrated handheld, but then again you can use it as a tablet like you mentioned. Nothing will be perfect, so for the time being I think it's decent enough for what it is.
That being said the 6GB bait and switch is terrible lol
Agreed, Razer handled the whole thing poorly.
I thing the razer edge looks great, may I please have it to give to my brother because his Nintendo broke please, thank you!!
razors Kishi 2 controllers are so overpriced. No bluetooth or a battery yet its 100 and the pro for 150 to add haptics and a headphone jack? lol
Agreed! If the Pro really ends up being $150 on its own, it's absurdly overpriced. 💸