Razer, in partnership with Verizon, has introduced the new Razer Edge handheld gaming console at the RazerCon 2022 event. This gaming console comes with support for 5G, has a 144Hz display, and runs Android. It competes with contenders like the recently launched Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld, Nintendo Switch, and more. Check out more details.
The Razer Edge handheld gaming console supports cloud gaming and is even compatible with Android and PC/Xbox games like Fortnite, Deathloop, and Halo Infinite, among others. The device comes with Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta) and Nvidia’s GeForce Now.
The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chipset, which comprises a 3GHz octa-core Kryo CPU and an Adreno GPU. This is clubbed with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, expandable by up to 2TB. The Razer Edge gets 2-way speakers with THX Spatial Audio, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth version 5.2, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery and features a 5MP 1080p front snapper.
Price and Availability
The Razer Edge is priced at $399.99 (~ Rs 32,900) for the Wi-Fi model and $499.99 (~ Rs 41,100) for the Founders Edition. There’s no word on the pricing of the 5G variant. It’s slightly more expensive than the Logitech G device, which is currently priced at $299.
