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If you’ve ever tried to play a “real” game on a touchscreen and bounced off the controls, this is the kind of accessory that completely changes the experience. The Razer Kishi Ultra effectively wraps your Android phone, iPhone 15/16, or iPad mini in a full-size console-style controller, and right now it’s down to $104.99, a solid $45 discount off its regular $149.99 price.
What you’re getting
The Kishi Ultra is built like a proper gamepad, not a flimsy phone clip. You get pro-grade console controls with mecha-tactile face buttons, an 8-way D-pad, Hall effect analog triggers, programmable buttons, and full-size thumbsticks that feel close to what you’d expect from a premium console controller.
It connects over USB-C for low-latency input, and it works with Android phones, iPhone 15 and 16 series, and iPad mini models up to 8 inches, plus many Android tablets in that size range. There’s passthrough charging so you can keep your device powered while you play, and Razer’s Sensa HD haptics and Chroma RGB lighting add a bit of extra immersion and flair on supported platforms.
You can also use it for PC remote play and cloud gaming, streaming titles from your rig or services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now straight to your phone, so you’re not stuck at a desk when you want to chip away at your backlog.
Why it’s worth it
At full price, the Kishi Ultra is a “think about it” purchase. At around 30% off, it makes a much stronger case if you actually play games on your phone or tablet. You’re getting something that feels noticeably more substantial than most clip-on controllers, with better ergonomics for longer sessions and a more console-like layout.
The broad compatibility is another big win. If you swap between an Android phone and an iPhone 15/16, or you like gaming on an iPad mini at home and a phone on the go, you don’t need separate controllers for each device. It slots right into a travel setup with a laptop or handheld PC too, since you can use it for PC remote play.
The bottom line
If you spend any meaningful time gaming on your phone or tablet, upgrading from touchscreen controls to something like the Razer Kishi Ultra is a night-and-day quality-of-life improvement. At $104.99 instead of $149.99, it finally feels priced in line with what it delivers: a genuinely console-like controller that lives in your bag and makes mobile gaming, cloud streaming, and remote play actually fun instead of frustrating.
