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[smartPC사랑=남지율 기자] Although there are some limitations due to the nature of iOS, it’s safe to say that the iPhone is the best gaming smartphone out there right now. This is because, thanks to its own AP designed by Apple, it exhibits much more powerful graphics performance than Android smartphones. In addition, the iPhone is known for its excellent display and built-in speakers by default, which is also one of the reasons why it is suitable for gaming.
In addition, unlike Android smartphones that require ‘Dual Shock 4’ or ‘Dual Sense’ for iPhone, if you have a controller compatible with the iPhone, you can enjoy PlayStation games outside the home with the official PS remote app.
However, using the iPhone as a full game console was disappointing. I mean, it’s very rare to find a gamepad that can seriously enjoy even AAA games among iPhone-related gamepads released in Korea.
In response, Razer released an iPhone version of ‘Razer Kishi V2 (hereafter referred to as Kishi V2)’, which has been well received by Android smartphone gamers.
Specifications
Brand: Razer
Model Name: Razer Kishi V2 (iPhone)
Connection: Lightning Wired
Rubber cushion: 1 set (can be used after not installed depending on the smartphone)
Additional features: lightning pass charging, dedicated app, multi-function button
System Requirements: iOS 15.4 or later
Supported Smartphones: – iPhone SE, iPhone 6S/6S+, iPhone 7/7+
– iPhone X/8/8+, iPhone XS/XS Max/XR
– iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series
Size: 92.2×180.7×33.9mm
Weight: 123g
Gamepad with excellent control feel
Those familiar with the Apple ecosystem will often look first at the box with the ‘Made For iPhone’ logo when buying accessories. MFi stands for the authentication that Apple provides for peripherals. Since compatibility with Apple products is guaranteed, products with this certification are effectively treated as genuine Apple products.
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Kishi V2 is MFi certified. |
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What about gamepads? There are a large number of compatible products that avoid MFi certification or are not MFi certified. On the other hand, Kish V2 has been MFi certified, which can be seen on the product packaging.
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The connection method is a wired connection to the Apple Lightning port, not Bluetooth. |
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The connection method is a wired connection to the Apple Lightning port, not Bluetooth. So the gamepad has a Lightning connector. If you use a Bluetooth headset and a Bluetooth gamepad at the same time, signal interference may occur. Kishi V2 is free from this problem by quickly transferring the input signal from the gamepad to the iPhone with a wire. In particular, it is suitable for cloud gaming or remote play that needs to reduce input lag as much as possible, and there is no need to charge.
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Even with the iPhone attached, it remained fairly stable, and I was able to see the laser logo hidden on the bridge. |
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The connection method is simple. Grab both ends of the Kish V2 and extend it to extend the bridge. With the bridge extended, connect the Lightning port of the iPhone and the Lightning connector of the controller to complete the connection. Even with the iPhone attached, it remained fairly stable, and I was able to see the laser logo hidden on the bridge.
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The actual weight of the Kish V2 is 124g. |
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The actual weight of the Kish V2 plus the iPhone 13 Pro is 338g. |
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The actual weight of the Kish V2 is 124g. You can see that it is about 26g lighter than the previous Kish V1. The actual weight of the Kish V2 plus the iPhone 13 Pro is 338g. This is the same weight as a gamepad for a console game machine.
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The analog stick feels very similar to the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. |
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How does the handling feel? First of all, I checked the cross keys, and it was suitable for fast input and the noise was low enough to be comfortable even when playing on public transport. The analog stick feels very similar to the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. Additionally, L3/R3 is clickable, making it suitable for streaming AAA games.
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Mechanical switch buttons are placed on the A, B, X and Y buttons. |
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Mechanical switch buttons are placed on the A, B, X and Y buttons. It has a low actuation point and moderate click feel, making it specialized for game play. Overall, it has an excellent operating feel that is not inferior to smartphone gamepads as well as mobile game consoles.
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The trigger is an analog method, not a button method. |
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The trigger is an analog method, not a button method. Whether the trigger is lightly pressed or deeply pressed is recognized, which is useful in racing games where precise throttle operation is essential.
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An additional multi-function button is added to the shoulder and trigger, making it easier to enter complex button combinations. |
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In addition, multi-function buttons are added to the shoulder and trigger, making it easier to enter complex button combinations.
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It has a curved design that feels like a gamepad for consoles, and the anti-slip treatment is added, making it suitable for long game play. |
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It can be seen that attention has also been paid to the gripping feeling. It has a curved design that feels like a gamepad for consoles, and the anti-slip treatment is added, making it suitable for long game play.
Covers everything from mobile to AAA games
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I tested it with ‘Call of Duty: Mobile’, an iPhone game that officially supports gamepads. |
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Kishi V2 is a gamepad that can cover everything from mobile games to AAA games. First, I tested it with the iPhone game ‘Call of Duty: Mobile’, which officially supports gamepads. It was confirmed that the complex operation was much smoother than when playing with the touch screen, and the win rate increased significantly.
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I enjoyed the RPG game ‘Wonshin’, which is famous for its high quality graphics. |
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Next, I enjoyed the RPG game ‘Wonshin’, which is famous for its high quality graphics. Basically, Genshin is more advantageous to enjoy on iPhone than on Android. There is a difference in game performance, but only the iPhone version officially supports the gamepad. In particular, when a gamepad is connected, a button icon similar to a console game is applied, making it easier to immerse yourself in the world of the original god.
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The final test was conducted with PS5 Remote Play. |
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The final test was conducted with PS5 Remote Play. I woke up my PS5 at home remotely and played ‘The Last of Us Part 1’ in the smartPC girlfriend’s office, and I was able to enjoy it comfortably because Kishi V2 supports all the basic control systems of console game consoles such as L3 and R3 .
Excellent ease of use
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Even with the iPhone 13 Pro, which has a significantly larger camera, it was placed stably without interference from the camera. |
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What about ease of use? Even with the iPhone 13 Pro, which has a significantly larger camera than its predecessor, it was placed stably without interference from the camera.
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If you remove the rubber cushion, you can enjoy the game even with the smartphone case attached. |
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Not even all smartphone cases are compatible, but if you remove the rubber cushion, you can enjoy the game even with the smartphone case attached.
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There is also a Lightning pass-through charging port. |
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It also has a lightning pass charging port. Connecting the charging cable to the controller’s Lightning port during gameplay is even more useful as it allows you to charge your iPhone without interrupting the game.
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You can easily search for games compatible with gamepads by installing the ‘Razer Nexus’ app from the Apple App Store. |
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Software support for Kishi V2 users is also provided. You can easily search for games compatible with gamepads by installing the ‘Razer Nexus’ app from the Apple App Store. The app has a game console-like design and features that can be operated with a gamepad.
closing
The Kishi V2, just released for the iPhone, is a high-quality gamepad that will turn an iPhone with excellent gaming performance into a game console. Its excellent handling and ease of use make it a highly recommended product for those who want to fully enjoy the game on the iPhone. FYI, note that Kishi V2 also has an Android version made with USB Type-C. The price of the Kishi V2 is 149,000 won.
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