Portable gaming devices seem to be in their prime. First, Nintendo conquered the gaming world. video game with Switch, then came Steam Deck, and Logitech entered the battlefield with G Cloud. Currently Reiser and Verizon run their own: Razer Edge 5G.
And the fact is that the Qualcomm event not only gave the green light to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, we also got to see this new console The Edge 5G handheld gaming device is the first device with Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1.
And this is that instead of using the device at home via a Wi-Fi connection or directly to the Internet, as is the case with Steam Deck, it can be taken anywhere and you can access the internet directlywhich is likely to attract potential buyers.
| Razer Edge 5G | steam deck | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.8″ AMOLED display FHD+ resolution 2400 × 1080 pixels 144Hz refresh |
7″ IPS panel with matte finish Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels refresh 60 Hz 400 nits |
| controls | Front buttons A, B, X, Y cross two sticks two trackpads 4 rear buttons Buttons L1, R1, L2 and R2 mini jack 3.5 mm |
Front buttons A, B, X, Y cross two sticks two trackpads 4 rear buttons Buttons L1, R1, L2 and R2 Gyroscope |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 @ 3 GHz Adreno GPUs |
2.4-3.5 GHz, 4 cores, 8 threads, AMD Zen 2 APU RDNA 2 GPUs |
| RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5 |
| storage | 128 GB (UFS 3.1) expandable via microSD up to 2 TB | 64GB eMMC | 256 or 512 GB PCIe Gen 3 NCME |
| ports | USB-C with video output | microSD card reader | USB-C with video output | microSD card reader |
| connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi 6E | millimeter wave Verizon 5G | Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi AC 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Drums | 5000 mAh | 40 Wh | USB-C power, 45W, charger |
| Dimensions and weight | 260 x 85 x 11 mm 262 grams and 401 grams with controls |
298 x 117 x 49mm 669 grams |
“Together with the Razer Edge 5G, we have partnered with Verizon and Qualcomm to create a portable gaming platform that can leverage existing game catalogs and deliver them anywhere with near-zero latency.” says Richard Hashim, Head of Mobile and Consoles at Razer.
Please note that the company has revealed most of the device’s specs, as well as the possible price, so we can ask you. a small overview of this new device.
This is Verizon’s new handheld console: the Razer Edge 5G.
This proprietary console with powerful hardware has been built to be compatible with most services such as Android native video games, Epic Games, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now and many more.
Beyond the chipset The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1, Razer Edge 5G features a 6.8″ FHD+ AMOLED display with 2400×1080@144Hz resolution, 3GHz octa-core Kryo processor and Adreno GPU for ultimate graphics performance.
It has battery 5000 mAh, which is estimated to offer six to seven hours of continuous gaming, 8GB LPDDR5 and 128GB of internal storage with microSD for expansion up to 2TB, and dual-way speakers. It also has fans on the back and a 5MP selfie camera.
As for the team, we find ourselves in front of removable Razer Kishi V2 Pro that connects via USB-C and that includes microswitch buttons, analog triggers, programmable macros, and Razer’s HyperSense tactile technology for an immersive gaming experience. To that, we must add a 3.5mm mini-jack audio port.
The Edge 5G measures 260 x 85 x 11mm and weighs 401 grams with controls attached. We mainly see how this product in a nutshell a tablet inside a Kishi controller that connects to your mobile device to play.
Please note that the Razer Edge 5G will be fully unveiled at CES 2023 in January along with its pricing, although it is expected to hit the market in $399.99 (Wi-Fi model). You can already reserve it on the Razer website. Pricing for the 5G model will be announced at CES. This version will be exclusive to Verizon and will support sub-6GHz 5G and mmWave.
Source: Computer Hoy
