Razer launches world’s first 5G handheld console running Android

After Valve’s Steam Deck and more recently Logitech’s G Cloud, it’s now up to Razer to tackle the portable console market. The gaming giant announced that it has partnered with Verizon and Qualcomm to create games. An always-connected, portable game console using Google’s Android operating system.

This new device, called the Razer Edge 5G, is powered by the new Snapdragon G3X Gen 1 Gaming Platform chip and ” Designed for high-performance gaming on the go “. Since it is an Android system, Download android games and play locally. But the Razer Edge 5G gives you play games streamed from a console or accessed directly from the cloud Through various services offered by companies such as Microsoft and Sony.

As seen in a teaser of the device, the Razer Edge 5G will feature asymmetrical analog sticks, a D-pad, triggers on both sides and smaller buttons in each corner. Despite the latest generation Snapdragon processor, the console will not be as powerful as a Steam Deck, but Android games should run smoothly. We imagine it is the cloud gaming side above all else that will be honored.

It will probably also support NVIDIA GeForce NOW. And like G Cloud, it also needs to support Stadia via its Android app. Anyway, Razer will reveal more about the portable console at its next event. RazerCon 2022 will take place on October 15.