The present disclosure generally relates to cloud gaming systems, which utilize a cloud gaming controller in electronic communication with a computing device. One embodiment includes a cloud gaming system, including a pair of cloud gaming controller input modules non-removably secured to a rigid, fixed length bridge section, a smart device holder attached to the rigid, fixed length bridge section, and a smart device secured by the smart device holder such that an entire back surface of the smart device lies fixed in a plane, wherein said plane is parallel to a front surface of the rigid, non-expandible bridge section.