Razer Prio Foldable USB-C Controller Announced for Smartphones
The Prio is Razer's attempt at a controller that folds flat for the pocket, aimed at turning idle time into play sessions on phones up to 7 inches.
Reporting from 2 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), ASCII.jp.
Razer announced the Prio, a foldable USB-C controller for smartphones. It connects via USB-C with the phone held sideways, enabling stick and D-pad input in compatible titles. The unit folds flat for portability. It supports phones up to 7 inches and common cases. The price is 16,980 yen. Japan release is undecided, with sales details promised at a later date.
Razer's Japanese account pitched the Prio as a way to turn waiting time into game time, with the foldable shell letting players resume a session anywhere. The controller connects over USB-C and works with the phone held sideways, giving stick and D-pad input in compatible titles. The official page says it fits common smartphone cases. Japan pricing and availability remain open, with sales details promised at a later date.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) Razerの折りたたみ可能なスマホ用小型コントローラー「Razer Prio」発表
- ASCII.jp Razer、クレカサイズになるゲームコントローラー 小さくてもボタンしっかり