How to Download and Install Razer Cortex in Windows
Razer Cortex will keep all your games in the same place
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Razer Cortex is a free software designed to optimize gaming performance, manage game libraries, and provide access to deals on games. Here’s how to download and install Razer Cortex on your PC.
How do I download Razer Cortex?
- Open the web browser of your choice and go to the official Razer Cortex website.
- Click the Download Now button and indicate a location on your PC.
- Double-click the RazerCortexInstaller.exe file you downloaded and in a few seconds, the Razer Gaming Software will be installed.
- Now, open the app and click on Install for Razer Cortex.
- If you’re prompted to install other Razer apps, you can just click on Skip.
- Wait for the app download and installation to finish, then click the Launch button.
- If you’re not logged into your Razer Central account, you will be prompted to do so. After that, Razer Cortex will start.
Done, you have downloaded and installed Razer Cortex on your machine. The app is not only dedicated to Razer peripherals owners, it’s a general gaming hub for all your titles.
Do I need Razer Cortex?
No, you don’t, but if you’re a gamer, you might really enjoy its perks. For instance, you can connect it to all your gaming platforms and get all the information about all your games in one place, as you see in the screenshot above.
After you do that, you will even be able to launch your games from Razer Cortex. You will get stats about the games such as play time, FPS, resource consumption and a lot more information.
Razer Cortex also has a remote play feature to stream your favorite games using your PC and enjoy them on your mobile device. However, you will have to install the Razer Remote Play app on them to complete the syncing procedure. It’s similar to Google Remote desktop, but only for gaming and with a lot better performance if you ask us.
So, again, no, you don’t need Razer Cortex, but it brings a lot of benefits and it’s completely free. You should definitely try it. While we’re on gaming, you might be interested in our list of the best game boosters for PC.
Keep in mind that this software has its share of issues and many reported that Digital Vibrance is not working in Razer Cortex.
If you’re already using Razer Cortex, tell us about your experience in the comments below.
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