Razer Prio review: The first mobile controller I’ve actually wanted to carry everywhere
Razer has unveiled the Prio, a new mobile gaming controller designed to address a longstanding issue in mobile gaming: the lack of portability. Priced at $99, the Prio represents a shift in design philosophy compared to traditional mobile controllers, which often require carrying cases or backpack space despite being designed for phones that fit in pockets.
The key innovation of the Razer Prio is its folding design. When closed, the controller measures just 107mm by 67mm—roughly the size of a credit card—making it genuinely pocketable alongside a smartphone. Rather than pursuing the largest possible grips or the most console-like ergonomics, Razer prioritized portability as the primary design goal.
This approach could appeal to mobile gamers who want a dedicated gaming device but haven’t been willing to sacrifice portability for improved controls. The Prio attempts to bridge the gap between the convenience of touchscreen gaming and the comfort of traditional controller input, potentially offering a solution for those who found existing mobile controllers too cumbersome to justify carrying daily.