Razer’s Edge is one sharp-looking cloud gaming Android handheld
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$399.99 is an aggressive price for a promising Android handheld that has a 6.8-inch OLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate. | Image: Razer Razer is finally showing off the Edge, its portable Android gaming handheld. Good news: it looks a lot better than the last time we saw it in December 2021. There's a lot to go over with this one. The Edge will release in a Wi-Fi-only version for $399.99 in January 2023, followed by a 5G-ready version through Verizon in early 2023. It'll support the carrier's ultra wideband and sub-6GHz networks. Razer's following the Steam Deck reservation model, allowing people to pay $5 to reserve an Edge.
It's meant to be a great device for cloud game streaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming or Nvidia GeForce Now. Razer says that the Edge supports up to 144 frames per second through the Steam Link app when you're streaming PC games locally. The Edge runs...