Overview
The Razer Edge 5G is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from Razer with a 6.8-inch 2400×1080 AMOLED screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 12. It is best suited for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $399.
- Screen
- 6.8 inch AMOLED
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
- RAM
- 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 401 grams
- OS
- Android 12
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernmixed
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UUntested
- PS3Untested
- SwitchGood
Notes on 18 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android has only just released so performance estimates for this handheld are coming soon
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- January 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Android 12
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 6.8 inch AMOLED
- Resolution
- 2400 x 1080 (20:9)
- Pixel density
- 387 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1
- CPU
- Cortex-X1 / Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz - 3.0 GHz
- GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 660, 900
- RAM
- 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR5
- Storage
- Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Weight
- 401 grams
- Dimensions
- 260 mm x 85 mm x 11 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Analog sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen
- Extra buttons
- 4 function buttons
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the Razer Edge 5G emulate?
The Razer Edge 5G plays systems up to Switch well. It is at its best with 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Can the Razer Edge 5G play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the Razer Edge 5G is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
How much does the Razer Edge 5G cost?
The Razer Edge 5G typically sells for around $399, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the Razer Edge 5G run?
The Razer Edge 5G ships with Android 12.
Can I track my play time on the Razer Edge 5G?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for Android and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
What screen does the Razer Edge 5G have?
It has a 6.8 inch AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, running at 2400 x 1080 at 387 PPI.
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