Unlike Bluetooth controllers that suffer from input lag in competitive shooters, this new device uses a direct Lightning connector (MFi certified) split across two halves. When you stretch the bridge to insert your iPhone, the electrical contacts meet in the middle. The result? Console-grade latency—we measured approximately 3ms of input delay during a demo of Grid Autosport.
Razer confirmed the final retail price would be $99.99 USD—significantly cheaper than buying an Xbox controller ($60) plus a separate clip ($15) and a battery pack. Unlike Bluetooth controllers that suffer from input lag
Hardware is useless without software. Razer announced the Razer Nexus app for iOS (exclusive to this controller). It allows for: Crucially, because Gamevice holds the patent, this app
Crucially, because Gamevice holds the patent, this app can force touch controls to be hidden in unsupported games, rendering a "black bar" interface that turns any App Store game into a controller-native experience. because Gamevice holds the patent
At CES 2020, Razer announced an exclusive partnership with Gamevice, the company known for its lawsuit against Nintendo over the Switch’s detachable design. Together, they unveiled a new "dual-sided" iPhone game controller. Unlike Razer’s previous Kishi (which launched months later in June 2020 with a flexible bridge design), this prototype was a rigid, two-piece peripheral that turned the iPhone into a device visually identical to a PlayStation Vita or a Nintendo Switch Lite.
The core exclusive detail: This device was not the Razer Kishi. It was a different, abandoned industrial design that connected via a single rigid spine, not flexible silicone. The partnership soured over design control, leading to Gamevice releasing its own version and Razer pivoting to the Kishi.