You can’t beat gaming on the go – so here’s the kit you need to make those sessions even more comfortable and convenient

RAZER KISHI V2

Whether you’re using streaming services like Stadia, Luna and Xbox Game Pass to play console-grade titles on your blower or digging into the latest Google Play hits, touch controls don’t always cut it.

You don’t want to be covering half the screen playing finger twister while wrestling with Asphalt 9 or Halo Infinite.

You can always grab a cheap clip for a Bluetooth gamepad, but Razer’s Kishi V2 provides a better way. You slot your phone into the bone-shaped device, whereupon the combined entity resembles something akin to a Switch – or, if you’re old, a PSP.

The downside is outlay: this controller’s price tag is double that of a traditional console pad.

But its compact form fits easily into a bag, while the USB-C connection guarantees lag-free input and negates the need to worry about charging the thing. (And pass-through charging is an option, if you drain your phone during a suitably epic session of Forza Horizon 5.)

The Kishi V2 is comfortable, with an ergonomic frame good for hours of game time. More importantly, the controls have a premium feel, with responsive, clicky buttons and triggers that demand a little pressure rather than instantly collapsing under a gnat’s breath.

One other potential snag is compatibility: the Kishi won’t work with every game on your phone – and an iPhone version doesn’t even exist (it’s due later this year). Still, Razer’s Nexus app points you at suitable Android titles, such as Grid Autosport and Death Road To Canada. It’s supported by emulators too – great when you want to delve into gaming’s past using tactile controls, rather than your fingers sliding all over the shop while you try to avoid getting horribly murdered in Robotron: 2084.

Price £100 / stuff.tv/Kishi2

Key specs

● USB-C (with pass-through)

● Android only ● 284g

STUFF SAYS A sleek (if pricey) way to turn your phone into a console ★★★★★

BEYOND HANDHELD

LAMICALL GOOSENECK TABLET HOLDER LS02

Who says handheld gaming needs to be in your hands? For maximum comfort, clamp this to your desk, coffee table, even bedframe, and adjust so your phone, tablet or Switch is held at the best distance. £24 / lamicall.com

UNI USB-C TO HDMI CABLE

If you’d rather transfer your mobile experience to the big screen, you can – just by getting a USB-C to HDMI cable. This is a pretty simple setup, though you can always opt for a USB hub if you want to connect more gadgets. £17 / amazon.co.uk

BACKBONE ONE

£100 / playbackbone.com

Similar to the Kishi V2 but for iPhone owners, the Backbone One has rounded edges that make it comfy in the hands. Essential if you’re an iPhone user subscribed to Apple Arcade, playing major games like Genshin Impact, streaming on one of the major services, or playing your PlayStation or Xbox remotely.

Stuff says ★★★★★

EPOS GTW 270 HYBRID

£129 / eposaudio.com

A headset might be a bit much for gaming on the bus, so a good pair of Bluetooth wireless buds will do the job. These are built for game audio and guaranteed for 5hrs of listening time, while you can charge them in the included case. What makes them a ‘hybrid’ is a USB-C dongle that can also be plugged into your PlayStation or Switch.

Stuff says ★★★★★

RAZER RAIJU

£109 / razer.com

It may be a few years old now but the Raiju is still one of the few dedicated mobile controllers around, in that it’s built with an adjustable mount for your Android phone. Otherwise, this looks and feels just like a proper gamepad. It comes with an optional hair trigger mode and other configurations, and you can even use it with a PC.

Stuff says ★★★★✩

ANKER POWERCORE 20100

£45 / uk.anker.com

Gaming is juice-draining for any mobile device, so if you’re on a long trip a power bank is a must. Anker’s PowerCores are among the best, and at 20,000mAh this one has the capacity to fill you up multiple times – even if you’re playing on a Switch. Two USB ports mean you can charge more than one device at a time too.

Stuff says ★★★★★