Among the many announcements Razer made at CES 2025, the Razer PC Remote Play feature particularly caught the eye. A counterpart to Razer’s Steam Link, this technology promises to transform smartphones and tablets into true portable consoles by harnessing the power of gaming PCs.
Razer certainly hasn’t been idle at CES, which is currently taking place in Las Vegas. The Californian brand has presented a new ultra-thin Blade 16 laptop, a unique gaming chair another more classic one ( the Iskur V2 X ), as well as a host of Chroma accessories . But it’s the Razer PC Remote Play that interests us here. It’s a solution in the vein of Steam Link, which meets a growing need for gamers: to be able to access their favorite games anywhere and without sacrificing performance. This feature allows you to stream titles from a PC to a mobile device, all in high resolution and with what we are promised will be optimal fluidity. Unlike other streaming solutions, Razer claims that the visual experience will be faithful, without loss of graphic quality or slowdowns.
This technology is powered by integration with the Razer Nexus ecosystem. The Nexus app has been updated to include this new feature, giving users easier access to their game library. Once configured, the interface makes it easy to navigate through available titles and launch games with just a few taps.
For mobile gamers
The Razer PC Remote Play is designed to work in tandem with the Kishi Ultra controller we reviewed last year . His controller, which transforms a smartphone into an ergonomic handheld console, should integrate seamlessly with streaming technology. Users benefit from controls that are completely comparable to those of a traditional console.
For compatible Android devices, RRazer has added an extra dimension of immersion with Sensa HD Haptics technology. This haptic feedback system allows gamers to better feel vibrations and impacts directly in their hands.
A solution suitable for AAA games
One of Razer PC Remote Play’s strong points should be its ability to handle demanding AAA games in terms of graphics resources and performance. Provided you have a PC capable of running such games, this technology allows gamers to enjoy the latest titles without compromise, even on a mobile screen. This solution is there, therefore promises to be a more flexible version of Valve’s Steam Link.
Especially since Razer claims that smooth gameplay is ensured by optimizing the video stream and controls. The system is designed to minimize latency between the PC and mobile device, promising great responsiveness during in-game actions. Of course, it will be necessary to verify in use whether all these promises are kept. And it also remains to be seen whether this feature will be available for free or via a paid subscription. This detail is important because with PC Remote Play, Razer could well establish itself as a major player in the field of cloud gaming and high-end mobile gaming.
