Out of all the handhelds I’ve tested, the Razer Edge has got to be one of the weirdest. Don’t get me wrong, phablet devices feel a bit odd at the best of times, but this one seems to be gunning for the same audience as the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, albeit using the power of cloud streaming. I’m not so sure it’d ever survive a fight against those titans in the portable gaming ring, yet, I also don’t think it should lay down its gloves either, as I’d choose this handheld over my smartphone. At least, I would if it weren’t for its preposterous price, and the expense is what keeps the Edge from genuine glory.
The Razer Edge comes with a $399.99 / £449.99 price tag attached, so I was initially bracing myself for disappointment given its specs and features. However, after spending some time with the portable, I reckon it could be the best gaming handheld for many mobile gamers out there. Yes, I know, that sounds daft given it’s more expensive than a Steam Deck and practically does the same thing as your phone, and many of its features are provided by Android rather than Razer’s device specifically. Still, the package gets enough right to provide a robust experience, and while its MSRP makes me choke, there’s an argument to be made about its worth in the scene.
