Announced by Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan during the RazerCon 2022 Keynote, the Razer Edge 5G features thousands of AAA games playable on a stunning 6.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display
Razer™, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, partnered with Verizon to unveil the Razer Edge 5G, the ultimate 5G handheld gaming device, during a special keynote at RazerCon 2022. This groundbreaking collaboration will bring to market the world’s first dedicated 5G handheld console – equipped with the world’s most advanced display of any gaming handheld, powered by the latest Snapdragon® G3x Gen 1 gaming platform and running on Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband Specially designed to offer the best gaming performance on the go.
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“The core concept of every product we release always boils down to one thing, our ‘For Gamers. By gamers.’ motto,” said Richard Hashim, Head of Razer’s Mobile & Console Division. “With the Razer Edge, we’ve created the ultimate handheld gaming platform. Together with Verizon and Qualcomm, we designed the Razer Edge 5G as a true gamer’s device, capable of supporting gamers’ entire catalogs of AAA games or allowing them to endlessly stream online and enhance their gaming experience on the go with nearly experience zero latency. ”
Play anytime, anywhere
No longer held back by older generation cables or Wi-Fi, the Razer Edge 5G offers state-of-the-art 5G Ultra Wideband connectivity, giving gamers the ability to leave the couch and experience true mobile gaming on the go. Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband Network is like having the power and performance of the best home broadband network right in your pocket. Gamers no longer need to be wired to their home network or endlessly searching for a reliable Wi-Fi hotspot on the go.
“With the Razer Edge 5G and Verizon Ultra Wideband, you have in the hands of a complete mobile gaming system with a reliable connection capable of ultra-fast speeds with low lag,” said Brian Higgins, SVP, Device and Consumer Product Marketing, Verizon. “In other words, you’ll soon be able to crush the competition while giving your favorite gaming chair a little rest for the day.”
Thousands of games on one device
From day one, the Razer Edge 5G has thousands of AAA games compatible with the device, be it native Android games and pre-installed launchers like Epic Games (Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe), cloud streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) and Nvidia GeForce Now or remote play options that provide full access to PC libraries such as Steam Link, Moonlight, Parsec and Xbox. With unlimited access to game catalogs on the go, the Razer Edge 5G delivers ultimate quality without compromising remote access or content availability.
“Our mission is to make gaming accessible to more gamers around the world, whether they’re existing members of the Xbox community or someone who’s looking to play Xbox for the very first time,” said Catherine Gluckstein, vice president of Xbox Cloud gaming at Microsoft. “Working with hardware partners like Razer to bring Xbox cloud gaming to new gaming handhelds opens up a whole new way for gamers to experience Xbox on the go.”
Stunning visuals
The Razer Edge offers uncompromising performance and fidelity, starting with its display. The 6.8-inch AMOLED™ touchscreen display achieves a refresh rate of 144 Hz at a FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 and offers up to 87% more pixels than comparable offerings. AMOLED technology offers better color contrast with deeper blacks, faster response times, lower temperature performance, and a nearly unlimited viewing angle, while consuming less power than typical LCD displays. AAA games unfold their full potential at home or on the go with this premium display. Steam Link users can enjoy gameplay on the Razer Edge at 144Hz while taking full advantage of both the fast display and Valve’s extensive game catalogue.
Console Quality Control
Whether playing a touchscreen game or using the Razer Edge 5G’s fully tactile controls, gamers are in total control. The Razer Edge 5G comes with the new Razer Kishi V2 Pro, which offers all of the award-winning technologies, customization options, and features of the Kishi V2 mobile controller, with two additions: Razer HyperSense Advanced-haptic feedback and a 3.5mm audio jack. Microswitches in the front buttons and D-Pad deliver tactical response and instant actuation for true console-quality control on a handheld gaming platform.
Ultimate gaming hardware
Engineered with gaming in every component, the Razer Edge 5G is designed to be the ultimate in handheld gaming hardware. Starting with the platform, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 gaming platform is designed from the ground up to deliver superior Android gaming performance. The Snapdragon G3x features a 3GHz octa-core Kryo CPU and Adreno GPU designed for maximum graphics and industry-leading performance-per-watt, so gamers never have to compromise on performance during long gaming sessions. Early benchmark tests show that the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 achieves 2-3x the speed of standard mobile platforms like the Snapdragon 720G. At the same time, the AMOLED display is optimized for efficient power consumption, resulting in long hours of gaming with the battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh.
Launching exclusively through Verizon in January 2023, the Razer Edge 5G will usher in a revolutionary new era for 5G handheld gaming. Gamers can experience it live and in person at the Razer booth at CES 2023.
ABOUT THE RAZER EDGE 5G
- Platform: Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 gaming platform
- Operating system: Android 12
- Screen: 6.8 inch FHD+ 2400×1080 AMOLED 144Hz
- Memory: 8GB LPDDR5
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Sub 6, mm Wave Verizon 5G
- Weight: 263.8g, 400.8g with controller
- Audio: 2-way speakers with Verizon Adaptive Sound, 2 digital microphones
- Memory: 128GB
- Dimensions: 259.7 x 84.5 x 10.83mm
- Availability: In January 2023, the Razer Edge 5G will be available exclusively from Verizon and the Razer Edge Wi-Fi will be available exclusively from Razer.com and RazerStore.
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PRODUCT ASSETS
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ABOUT RAZER
Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.
Razer’s three-headed snake brand is one of the most recognizable logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base spanning every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.
Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and blade gaming laptops.
Razer’s software platform, with over 200 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system supporting thousands of devices and hundreds of games/apps) and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer ). and launchers).
Razer also offers payment services for gamers, youth, millennials and Gen Z. Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest payment services for games, and Razer Fintech provides fintech services in emerging markets.
Founded in 2005, Razer has dual headquarters in Irvine, California and Singapore, and regional headquarters in Hamburg and Shanghai. Razer has 19 offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the US, Europe and China.
ABOUT VERIZON
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), incorporated on June 30, 2000, is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Verizon is headquartered in New York City and has a global presence. In 2021, Verizon generated revenue of $133.6 billion. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, thereby meeting customer demands for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.
ABOUT QUALCOMM
Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, adoption and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our fundamental technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and can be found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We’re bringing the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, IoT and computing, leading the way to a world where anything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our QTL licensing business and most of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, operates substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions and substantially all of our product and service businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business.
Razer – For gamers. By gamers.™
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