It seems like the recent wave of gaming smartphone is not going to falter. After the Razer Phone arguably kickstarted the gaming smartphone hype, we've seen other companies follow suit like the Black Shark, Red Magic and ROG Phone. As if to keep up the momentum, Razer is reportedly working on a second-generation Razer Phone, as spotted in an earnings report.

"The Group is very pleased with the success of its first generation Razer Phone, which was released in a limited run and has garnered very positive reviews internationally," reads the report before adding that "Razer is now focusing its resources into the development of the second-generation Razer Phone and accompanying software releases which will extend its software and services from PC into the mobile market".

What do you think of gaming smartphones? Do they live up to the hype? If gaming phones are your thing, what specs and new features would you like to see in the Razer Phone 2?

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[InsaneNutter]

My mate has the Razer Phone, the 120hz screen is so nice, it really does make such a nice difference.

The 120hz screen has impressed me far more than any of these phones pushing a notch as a selling point.

 

[Metoroid0]

I think there's enough of a niche in handheld gaming for phones to squeeze their way in. There are a lot of huge issues that need to be ironed out, though, mainly physical controls and a steady stream of games with a good enough production value that aren't microtransaction-filled cash grabs. Time will tell if this works out or not.

Also, contrary to what many in this thread are saying, phones are used for way more than just calling people; they're handheld computers at this point. It's part of the reasoning behind gaming phones in the first place; if you've got this capable computer in your pocket that's at least as powerful, if not more powerful than your dedicated handheld gaming device, then why wouldn't you use that extra power towards something besides calling people and Reddit?

thats exactly my philosophy.
also..
my pc would be useless for gaming if i dont have controllers and mouse/keyboard.

 

[Lodad]

I'm still not down for a gaming phone unless it has the physical controls.

Still waiting for Sony Xperia Play 2.

I wanted an Xperia Play so badly! I was almost willing to buy one as my regular phone after their EOL.

But I think now is the time for smartphones to take a page out of the Big N's book. I wouldn't even mind if they straight up ripped off the switch's joy-con setup. Not motion controls, but just a detachable rail system with a New 3DS button layout (and a proper second circle pad) would be sweet as hell for a phone.

If they could devise a kickstand that wasn't an absolute turd and let you charge while you play without spending extra on top of that? Sign me the hell up.

 

[Jonna]

I wanted an Xperia Play so badly! I was almost willing to buy one as my regular phone after their EOL.

But I think now is the time for smartphones to take a page out of the Big N's book. I wouldn't even mind if they straight up ripped off the switch's joy-con setup. Not motion controls, but just a detachable rail system with a New 3DS button layout (and a proper second circle pad) would be sweet as hell for a phone.

If they could devise a kickstand that wasn't an absolute turd and let you charge while you play without spending extra on top of that? Sign me the hell up.

If it wasn't on such an old android OS and could only do 3G/HSPA, I would say you can still buy a new one on eBay for a great price.

 

[XDel]

Nothing fun about gaming with your fingers in the way. I got DOOM on my phone and it's just not the same.

 

[Lodad]

If it wasn't on such an old android OS and could only do 3G/HSPA, I would say you can still buy a new one on eBay for a great price.

Yep, aside from the 3G only and old processor, a custom ROM to replace stock Android would probably give it another breath.
I think if Sony had released that phone a year earlier with an actual game lineup it could have been way different. Holy grail would have been dual booting Android and PSP firmware.

EDIT: I forgot that it came with a few pre-installed games and had a very small selection of purchasable games, but I still think it could have had a better game lineup.

 

[PRAGMA]

No doubt. There's nothing that a $1000 phone can run that a $150 phone can't. If you need to call it a "gaming phone" that badly, you can slap a sticker or case with leds on it and be good to go. Nobody would know the difference.

Dolphin? Kappa

 

[GamerzHell9137]

Well you may all call me a oldtimer for this but phones are used to call people and not play games on them ever.
I think these so called gaming phones are hot garbage and a waste of your money.

Ok grandpa, we get it.

 

[VitaType]

It looks such thin. I think dedicated gaming smartphones is a stupid idea, but you would expect a gaming smartphone to have a extra large battery for gaming compared to "normal" high end smartphones

 

[Taleweaver]

Okay...I've seen this recent trend in pc gaming as well : it's pioneered by those who love the medium, but then large corporations start to mess with it and mostly sells you visuals rather than under the hood horsepower.

I also fear that this trend is getting picked up by people who want to look cool rather than use a device. It's cheaper than cars, but generally serves the same purpose (I imagine).

play games on phone without physical controls is like have a sex without using ur own dick.

How is that even enjoyable??

The answer to both is : it's enjoyable if you know how to use your fingers.

 

[BlastedGuy9905]

Ooh, Candy Crush Saga on a phone that has RGB. All that I ever needed and the best purchase of my life. How wonderful they are releasing a second edition.








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[Xabring]

I'm still not down for a gaming phone unless it has the physical controls.

Still waiting for Sony Xperia Play 2.

Me and you both dude, They better add buttons, and REAL joysticks (or ala 3DS, whatever works)

 

[VitaType]

Me and you both dude, They better add buttons, and REAL joysticks (or ala 3DS, whatever works)

They could call it the N-Gage and have alot of success with it

 

[Hurtz007]

Dedicated controls and an AMD embedded CPU are needed in my dream gaming phone... Basically a Smach Z... But it should really exist!

 

[guily6669]

4 me no sense at all... I always use my phone on battery saving mode and if the battery would last 1 year I would do everything 4 it to last 1 year... the more the better.

I rarely use my phone and when I use other than receiving\making calls or sending\receiving sms is to use web browser or youtube very briefly as when an important call is needed and battery is dead = F*

It makes way more sense making a gaming Tablet like a next gen Nvidia Shield Tablet, however I still haven't played a android game that I ever wanted to finish I end up installing a few of them and never play on my Nvidia Shield Tablet...

 

[jt_1258]

Well you may all call me a oldtimer for this but phones are used to call people and not play games on them ever.
I think these so called gaming phones are hot garbage and a waste of your money.

that's where a gaming tablet would feel a bit better as its made simply for entertainment from the get go. besides, theres more space inside a tablet then a phone to pack power into so it would likely either be more powerful, have bettery battery life, or be cheaper since it doesn't need to be as compact.

 

[Pluupy]

If it isn't the Xperia Play I honestly don't care.

 

[Ryccardo]

4 me no sense at all... I always use my phone on battery saving mode and if the battery would last 1 year I would do everything 4 it to last 1 year... the more the better.

Is this a pick 2 of 3 game?

Cheap, Quality: Nexus
Cheap, Lasts long: Oukitel K10000
Quality, Lasts long: anything with a 4-digit price (or so they want you to believe)

 

[Noctosphere]

Is this a pick 2 of 3 game?

Cheap, Quality: Nexus
Cheap, Lasts long: Oukitel K10000
Quality, Lasts long: anything with a 4-digit price (or so they want you to believe)

Here in Quebec, most brand new and newgen smartphone cost around 400-600$
mine costs 450$ iirc
the only one that costs over 1000 are iphone, which isn't really that good
you just pay for the brand name and an half ate apple icon

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Here in Quebec, most brand new and newgen smartphone cost around 400-600$
mine costs 450$ iirc
the only one that costs over 1000 are iphone, which isn't really that good
you just pay for the brand name and an half ate apple icon

Plus, I don't know if it works like that everywhere
But we don't just pay 400$ for a phone to our cellphone service provider
we actually pay like 10$/month for x month...

 

[anhminh]

You know what I hate most about gaming on phone? My big thumb are cover 30% of the screen which already super tiny.

What game could actually be good when most you can see is you thumbs on the fucking screen?