The folks at ELO Gaming Sports are coming up with something interesting for handheld/mobile gaming enthusiast with the ELO Vagabond, which is a professional mobile gaming controller capable of transforming any smartphone into a full-fledged gaming console. A bit of hyperbole at the end of that sentence, but basically the controller is meant to tapped into the burgeoning remote-play/cloud-gaming scene by giving players physical, pro-level controls, with further customizations via software.
They’ve kicked off their support and pre-order campaign on Kickstarter and as of press-time, they’ve a total of USD 65,942 pledged, which exceeds the USD 23,451 goal. The ELO Vagabond was created with a gamer-centric focus, taking into account valuable community feedback to build the ultimate mobile gaming controller that truly enhances the gaming experience. The ELO Vagabond features the best components available to power its performance.
Equipped with hall effect sensor joysticks to prevent stick drift and provide unparalleled precision, tactile microswitch bumpers for the perfect amount of feedback during competitive play, and analog hall effect triggers for enhanced control, the ELO Vagabond is built for seasoned pros, aspiring professionals, and dedicated enthusiasts alike.
Utilizing proprietary software, users can seamlessly map buttons to specific touchscreen commands, bridging the gap across various games. Additionally, Elo’s adjustable design addresses size limitations, ensuring compatibility with mobile phones of all sizes and models.
Vagabond is compatible with ELO Gaming’s companion remote play and cloud gaming app Unleashed as well as other forms of remote play offered up by platforms such as the PS5, the Xbox and GeForce Now. Together these multifaceted solutions take mobile gaming to new heights, ELO Gaming ensures people can play any game with a Vagabond controller even if it doesn’t offer controller support.
Be sure to check out their Kickstarter page over here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elovagabond/elo-vagabond-controller-play-console-games-on-your-phone
