The Razer Prio is a new EUR 86 mobile game controller designed to be Razer’s most portable option yet. Unlike earlier models such as the Razer Kishi, which are large enough to require a bag, the Prio folds in half so it can slip into a pocket when you aren’t using it.
That on-the-go convenience could be a selling point on its own. Standard mobile controllers turn a phone into a gaming handheld, but they typically aren’t pocket-size. If you already need a bag to carry a controller, you might as well pack a full-size Nintendo Switch 2 or a Steam Deck instead.
Compact Design and Broad Phone Support
Razer says the Prio weighs 101 grams, roughly the same as a bar of soap. When folded, the controller resembles a small wallet. Unfolded, it can attach to larger handsets, including Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The controller connects directly over USB-C and includes a full-size layout with two thumbsticks, a four-way D-pad, face buttons, and shoulder button triggers, similar to most video game console controllers. The Prio is compatible with both iPhone and Android devices.
The launch arrives as Samsung and Google have finished unveiling their 2026 Galaxy and Pixel lineups, and ahead of Apple’s Sept. 9 event, which is expected to focus on higher-end models such as a rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max and a folding iPhone Ultra.
A Cheaper Alternative as Consoles Climb
The tiny controller lands as game consoles keep getting more expensive, driven by an ongoing memory shortage that is pushing up electronics costs. Nintendo’s Switch 2 recently rose EUR 43 to EUR 431. Microsoft’s Xbox Series X with a disc drive is now EUR 690, up EUR 259 from its EUR 431 launch price. Sony’s PlayStation 5 with a disc drive is now EUR 561, up EUR 129 from its EUR 431 launch price.
With prices at those levels, buying a portable controller to game on a phone could be a far more affordable path than owning a dedicated console. At EUR 86, the Razer Prio connects over USB-C and folds down to pocket size when not in use.
