Razer's Junglecat controller turns your Android phone into a Switch

Razer’s latest gadget aims to turn supported Android phones into gaming-focused handsets by using a familiar form factor.

The Razer Junglecat is an Android-compatible Bluetooth gaming controller that slaps two thumbsticks and a handful of buttons on either side of a supported phone. There is also a shoulder button on the top of each side of the controller, making the whole package’s layout similar to that of the Nintendo Switch. 

The Junglecat attaches via one of three custom cases, which limits the list of phones that can are compatible with the landscape-oriented mode. The compatible phones include the Razer Phone 2, Huawei P30 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S10+, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Thankfully, the can also be used as a standalone Bluetooth controller for other Android phones by using an included controller grip. The Junglecat can also pair with PCs. The Junglecat does not support iOS. 

Razer claims the Junglecat will last for over 100 hours when connected via the Bluetooth Low Energy standard. When the battery finally calls it quits, the controller can be charged via USB-C. 

The Junglecat also supports Razer’s Gamepad app for Android that allows users to remap buttons, adjust settings like thumbstick sensitivity, and more. 

While the Razer Junglecat isn’t the first Bluetooth controller we’ve seen that attaches thumbsticks on the side of a phone a la the Nintendo Switch, it is one of the most expensive: the Junglecat retails for US $100. 

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