A couple of weeks ago, Razer teased the return of the Razer Edge. This time around, rather than being a Windows gaming tablet, the device is positioned as a handheld games console, complete with 5G capabilities for fast access to cloud gaming services. Now today at RazerCon, the company has officially unveiled the system, which also promises some excellent hardware for native gaming too. 

The Razer Edge is based on Android and is billed as the world's first dedicated 5G gaming device. You can use that superfast networking speed to stream games from services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now. Additionally, it will run Android games natively and the experience should be very good, in large part thanks to the hardware under the hood.

The Razer Edge boasts a 6.8″ AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2400×1080 resolution. If you crack one open, you'll find a Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming SoC, combining a 3GHz Octa-core Kryo CPU and an Adreno GPU. The handheld also packs a 5000mAh battery, so you should be able to play games for hours without worrying about finding a plug.

If you don't care for 5G cellular connectivity, or have little need for it, you can opt for the cheaper WiFi-only model. The 5G version will be sold exclusively through Verizon, granting access to their network. In the beginning, both the Razer Edge WiFi and the Razer Edge 5G will only be available in the US and will come bundled with the Razer Kishi V2 Pro mobile gaming controller. Eventually, the Razer Edge should become available in more markets.

The Razer Edge WiFi will be available starting in January 2023 for $399.99. You can reserve one with a $5 deposit, which is refundable if you end up deciding not to go through with the purchase.

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KitGuru Says: There have been many attempts at the ‘Android games console' dream over the years, but the Razer Edge may be able to capitalise on the current booming popularity of handheld gaming devices. Would you consider something like this? Or do you prefer to just use your phone for mobile games and a dedicated console or PC for higher-end games? 

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