The inception of online game streaming services appears to have put new life in the somewhat stagnant handheld gaming industry as a few major OEMs have launched Android-based consoles for exactly this purpose. At CES 2023, Razer unveiled its own version of the game streaming handheld called the Razer Edge.
Now, the console is finally available to purchase in the US. There are two versions of this console. The first is a Wi-Fi-only option which costs US$399.99 before taxes. The other has 5G connectivity and retails for US$599.99. The 5G model is a Verizon exclusive, and it will only cost US$359.99 if you add a new line.
Notably, Verizon will continue to charge US$599.99 but will apply a US$239.99 promotional credit spread out over 36 months. The Razer Edge 5G is also available from Verizon for US$179.99 when you purchase a new 5G smartphone.
Razer Edge specs
Spec-wise, the Razer Edge offers a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. it measures 260 x 85 x 11 mm and weighs 401 g with its controller attached.
Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chipset responsible for local computing. The phone has 128GB of inbuilt UFS 3.1 storage and 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a microSD card can boost that storage to 2 TB.
The device has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera sensor that supports 1080p video at 60 frames per second. Additionally, it supports THX Spatial Audio and 2-way speakers with two digital microphones.
The device’s operating system, Android 12L, gives users access to the Google Play Store’s vast selection of apps and games. The portable gaming device comes pre-installed with launchers for Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now, Steam Link, and other cloud gaming services.
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