Razer has launched the Prio, a foldable USB-C mobile controller designed to deliver full-sized gamepad controls in a compact form. Measuring roughly the size of a credit card when folded, the 101-gram accessory supports iPhone and Android devices up to seven inches and connects without Bluetooth pairing or an internal battery.
Key takeaways
- Foldable design measures 107 x 67 x 23 mm when stored and weighs 101 grams.
- Supports iPhone models running iOS 18 or later and Android devices running Android 14 or later.
- Uses direct USB-C connectivity, requiring no separate battery or wireless pairing.
- Includes capacitive analog sticks, a 4-way D-pad, face buttons, bumpers, and triggers.
- Priced at $99.99 and compatible with local, cloud, and remote-play gaming.
The Prio is the first product in Razer’s new line of ultraportable mobile gaming controllers. Its primary selling point is portability: the controller folds inward for storage and opens into a conventional two-sided gamepad for use with a compatible smartphone.
Console-style controls in a smaller package
Despite its compact folded footprint, the Prio includes a complete control layout. Razer lists a tactile 4-way D-pad, face buttons, dual bumpers, triggers, and multifunction buttons. The controller uses a symmetrical analog-stick arrangement, with both sticks positioned along the lower portion of the control surface.
Its capacitive analog sticks are designed to reduce drift by using contactless sensing rather than traditional physical contacts. Razer says the approach is intended to maintain accurate input during extended sessions and while gaming on the move. The face buttons are also designed to provide tactile feedback with reduced operating noise.
USB-C keeps setup simple
The Prio draws power directly from the connected phone, eliminating the need to charge a controller battery. USB-C connectivity also avoids wireless pairing and is intended to provide low-latency input for mobile games and streamed titles.
The adjustable design fits smartphones with displays up to seven inches, including large models such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Razer says it accommodates most slim-to-medium phone cases, so users should not generally need to remove a case before attaching the controller.
Support for cloud and remote play
Beyond native mobile games, the Prio supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer PC Remote Play through the Razer Cortex Mobile and PC applications. A dedicated Cortex button provides a shortcut to the user’s game library and supported remote-play features.
The controller is compatible with iPhones running iOS 18 or newer and Android devices running Android 14 or newer. That platform support gives the Prio a broader use case for PC enthusiasts and console owners who want to access existing libraries from a phone.
Pricing and availability
Razer lists the Prio at $99.99. The price places it above many basic wired mobile gamepads, but the foldable construction, low weight, direct USB-C operation, and capacitive sticks distinguish it from conventional clip-on controllers.
Razer has positioned the Prio as the starting point for a new ultraportable controller family. Its success will likely depend on whether buyers value credit-card-sized storage enough to justify the premium over larger telescopic alternatives such as Razer’s Kishi models.
Via Razer