I’ll be honest—when it comes to mobile gaming, I lean more toward the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. But I won’t deny that playing on a smartphone has a certain charm, including access to some of the best controllers on the market. So, when Serafim showcased its Serafim S3 Cloud Gaming Controller at CES 2025, I wanted to get my hands on it outside of a controlled setting.
That’s when Serafim was gracious enough to send one out for review, and I’ve been putting it through its paces. I’m finally ready to let you know if the Serafim S3 Cloud Gaming Controller is worth your hard-earned cash.
The front of the Serafim S3 Cloud Gaming Controller features a D-pad on the left side and two analog sticks positioned on the left and right. There are also four front-facing buttons (A/B/X/Y), a start/select button, and a dedicated button for bringing up the Serafim gaming app. On the top, you’ll find left and right bumpers and triggers, along with a USB-C port on the right side for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additionally, there’s a USB-C port for connecting your phone to the Serafim S3 Cloud Gaming Controller....
