This PlayStation Portal rival just smashed its Kickstarter goal - and I’m not surprised
In the world of mobile gaming, a perfect controller can be hard to come by. Even with our personal favourite, the Backbone One, it can feel like you need to make compromises on comfort and accuracy, particularly if you have larger hands or want to take part in longer sessions. You can always connect a regular gamepad via Bluetooth, but if you don't have a good way to set your phone up as a display or there are connection issues, this isn't a perfect fit either.
Luckily, if mobile controller problems are a frequent annoyance for you, a new product on Kickstarter might just alleviate some issues.
The ELO Vagabond is currently seeking crowdfunding support on Kickstarter, and it could end up being the very first mobile dedicated gaming controller that features full-sized Hall Sensor thumbsticks, as well as support for IOS and Android, and even proper grip handles.
The Vagabond has already smashed its $32,000 CAD goal ($23,453 USD/£18,625), racking up support to the tune of $89,537 CAD ($65,568 USD / £51,883) from only 244 backers. That's quite an impressive feat - and shows you that there are plenty of folks who don't feel like even the best mobile controllers fulfill their gaming needs.
There are still 18 days to go on ELO's Kickstarter project, which promises that the Vagabond will be ready to ship by January of 2024.
In terms of price, it looks as though the controller will have a $149 USD price tag, which would put it in a higher bracket than the Backbone One or the Razer Kishi V2, both of which sit at $99.99/£99.99. It also seems as though there will be worldwide shipping costs - ELO is a start-up after all. That will no doubt result in an even higher price for buyers at the end of the day, but then again, there
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