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Razer Prio Foldable Smartphone Controller Announced

The Prio is the first entry in Razer's new ultra-portable mobile controller line, and its capacitive analog sticks are a first for the company, aimed at drift resistance and wear reduction.

Key Facts

  • Razer announced the Razer Prio, a foldable USB-C controller for iPhone and Android, on September 1, 2026.
  • The Razer Prio folds to 107 by 67 by 23 millimeters and weighs 101 grams, expanding to hold smartphones up to 7 inches.
  • The Razer Prio is priced at 16,980 yen in Japan and US$99.99, with one source reporting a September 11 Japan release and others listing it as undecided.
  • The Razer Prio is the first Razer controller to use capacitive analog sticks, which the company says reduce drift and wear.
  • The Razer Prio connects over USB-C with no pairing or separate charging, and supports iOS 18, Android 14 or later, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer PC Remote Play.

Reporting from 4 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, ASCII.jp.

Razer Prio Foldable Smartphone Controller Announced

Razer announced the Razer Prio, a foldable USB-C game controller for iPhone and Android, on September 1. The controller folds to a credit card-sized 107 by 67 by 23 millimeters and weighs 101 grams, then twists open to hold smartphones up to 7 inches, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. It carries a full-size button layout with low-profile analog sticks, a four-way D-pad, face buttons, bumpers, and triggers. The analog sticks use a capacitive sensor, a first for a Razer controller, which the company says reduces drift and wear. The Prio connects directly over USB-C, so it needs no Bluetooth pairing or separate charging. It works with iOS 18 and Android 14 or later, and supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer PC Remote Play streaming. The price is 16,980 yen in Japan and US$99.99. Reports on the Japan launch differ: one gives a September 11 release date, while others say the Japan release is undecided and will be announced later. The controller is on sale now at Razer.com, RazerStore, and select retailers worldwide.

The Prio's twist-to-open mechanism is the centerpiece of the design. Folded, it measures 107 by 67 by 23 millimeters, close to a credit card, and expands to grip phones up to 7 inches. Razer says the flexible design fits thin to medium smartphone cases, so users can start a game without taking the case off.

The controller pairs over USB-C with no Bluetooth setup or separate battery, and works with iOS 18 and Android 14 or later. Beyond local play, it supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer PC Remote Play, with a dedicated Razer Cortex Mobile button for one-tap access to a game library synced with the PC app. The price is 16,980 yen in Japan, US$99.99, and 109.99 euros.

Reports on the Japan launch differ. One gives a September 11 release date, while others say the Japan release is undecided and will be announced later. The controller is already on sale at Razer.com, RazerStore, and select retailers worldwide.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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