I finally found a mobile game controller that’s as comfortable as the PlayStation Portal — and it actually feels like a real gamepad

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Despite being remote play only, the PlayStation Portal ended up being a surprise hit thanks to how convenient it was to use and how comfortable it was to hold. As someone who’s tried over half a dozen of the best mobile game controllers — from the Razer Kishi to the Backbone Pro — I can definitely see why. But what if PlayStation isn’t your platform of choice?Instead of reinventing the wheel with the PlayStation Portal, Sony essentially cut its DualSense controller in half and put an 8-inch screen in the middle. This way, you got the same larger handles PS5 players were already used to without having to adapt to something smaller and ultimately less comfortable.

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While portability heavily influenced the design of the first crop of mobile game controllers, companies quickly realized that comfort trumps compactness. This is why the Razer Kishi Ultra has full-sized buttons and longer handles, and you could say the exact same thing about Asus’ upcoming ROG Xbox Ally X20 too.Just when I thought I was done testing out mobile game controllers, I finally found one that gives me that PlayStation Portal feel — but with all my favorite pro controller-style features packed in too. Meet the Elo Vagabond.Pro controller meets mobile