CES 2020: Razer prepares for cloud gaming in 5G


    Razer, leader in the field of gaming peripherals, has decided to focus on what will be the future of gaming, presenting during CES 2020 Razer Kishi, universal controllers for iOS and Android phones designed for cloud gaming, e Razer Sila 5G Home Router, the first 5G router dedicated to gaming.

    CES 2020: Razer prepares for cloud gaming in 5G

    Razer Kishi controllers support low latency gameplay on Android or iOS devices. Building on the ergonomic and compact shape of the Razer Junglecat, intended primarily for Razer Phone 2 owners, the new cloud gaming-compatible controllers feature clickable analog controls and toggles on both sides of the phone with a universal fit created in collaboration with Gamevice for use with most smartphones.



    Ultra-low latency native cloud control is ensured through USB-C or Apple Lightning connection, and the pass-through ports on the Kishi allow for charging the device while gaming. Kishi supports most Android or iOS games that are compatible with mobile controllers, including native titles and cloud services.

    CES 2020: Razer prepares for cloud gaming in 5G

    “Razer is excited to strengthen our partnership with NVIDIA by joining the GeForce NOW Recommended program,” said Jason Schwartz, Razer's Head of Mobile Gaming. “GeForce NOW is a cloud gaming PC solution that can transform incompatible or poorly performing hardware into a powerful GeForce PC. Razer's mobile controllers are perfect complementary devices to enhance this type of gameplay ”.

    Razer Kishi mobile controllers will be available in early 2020.

    The Sila 5G Home Router concept is a high-speed networking device tailored for gamers, able to offer ultra-low latency during game phases thanks to Razer's proprietary FasTrack engine. The built-in rechargeable battery also allows you to use it as a 5G mobile hotspot for impromptu and latency-free tournaments wherever you are.



    CES 2020: Razer prepares for cloud gaming in 5G


    Razer's FasTrack Engine is a Quality of Service (QoS) feature intelligent and continuously adaptive that prioritizes bandwidth for high-speed gaming and streaming applications and devices. An exclusive Gaming Mode allows you to play online without interruption.

    Razer Sila 5G Home Router allows users to prioritize hardware clients, such as Xbox or desktop PCs, and is designed to optimize cloud gaming services. A manual indicator also warns in the event of a change of priority, allowing you to always have control over the situation.


    CES 2020: Razer prepares for cloud gaming in 5G

    You can easily control the router via the available Android or iOS apps with the option to prioritize individual apps or games or alternatively prioritize categories of those apps. The dedicated app allows users to quickly and easily monitor guest networks, set up security protocols or adjust device priority.

    Regarding the Razer Sila 5G Home Router, there is still no news on its availability.

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