Razer launches Prio foldable USB-C mobile controller at NT$3,490
Key takeaways
- Price: NT$3,490, available on Razer.com, RazerStores and authorized resellers
- Closed size 107×67×23 mm, weight 101 g; fits phones up to 7 inches
- Supports iOS 18 and Android 14+; USB-C plug-and-play, no charging required
Razer today launched the Razer Prio, a lightweight foldable USB-C controller for iPhone and Android that folds down to roughly credit-card size and unfolds into a full-size gamepad. Razer positions Prio as the first product in its new compact mobile controller line; the company lists availability on Razer.com, RazerStores and authorized resellers with a suggested price of NT$3,490.
The Prio uses a rotating fold-out hinge and measures 107 mm × 67 mm × 23 mm when closed, weighing 101 g. Unfolded, it accommodates phones up to 7 inches, specifically called out as fitting iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Razer says the design works with most thin-to-medium phone cases so players won’t usually need to remove a case before plugging in.
Controls and input are full-size despite the compact body: low-profile analog sticks, a tactile D-pad, face buttons, shoulder buttons and triggers. Razer highlights a high-precision capacitive analog stick that uses non-contact capacitive sensing to detect stick displacement, which the company says reduces physical contact wear and lowers the chance of stick drift for steadier aiming. The controller connects via USB-C for direct, low-latency input and requires no pairing or separate charging.
Razer also points to quieter operation: the Prio’s silent tactile buttons are engineered to deliver crisp feedback while reducing audible key noise for use in public transit, waiting rooms, or classroom breaks. Platform compatibility is listed as iPhone running iOS 18 and Android devices on Android 14 or later. Beyond local mobile games, Razer states the Prio supports Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer PC Remote Play through the Razer Cortex Mobile integration; a dedicated Razer Cortex Mobile button opens your game library and enables PC streaming when paired with Razer Cortex on a PC.
Why it matters
Travis Furst, head of Razer AI Hardware and Console, said: “When we designed Razer Prio, we wanted to balance compactness with precision — so players don’t have to choose between the two. Folded it’s about the size of a credit card; unfolded it delivers a full controller experience, so you can play wherever you are.” Practical takeaway: at 101 g and a folded footprint the company lists as credit-card-size, the Prio targets genuinely pocketable mobile play while keeping a typical controller layout and plug-and-play USB-C convenience for quick sessions on modern iPhones and Android phones.
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