Backbone announced Backbone Pro, a next-generation controller engineered from the ground up to let players game on any screen with a single device. The controller is a result of some intense ...

What if your smartphone could do more than just scroll social media or stream videos? Imagine transforming it into a portable gaming powerhouse, capable of rivaling dedicated consoles in both ...

The Backbone Pro takes cues from other pro-style controllers by adding a pair of back buttons and customization options designed to give players the freedom to fine-tune to the experience to fit their ...

Popular gaming controller maker Backbone unveiled a limited-edition Death Stranding 2 controller. With only 1,350 units available worldwide, this is the first time the accessory maker has created a ...

After the recent launch of the Xbox Edition controller, Backbone is, well, back with the Backbone Pro. This USB-C gamepad is designed for mobile use and includes a few more high-end additions. The key ...

A controller that wants to be wherever you're gaming? The Backbone Pro sets out on that path and covers a fair bit of ground -- for a nontrivial $170 price tag (thank you, tariffs). I tested the ...

The Backbone One Xbox Edition is a killer mobile controller for fans of the original Xbox console. The premium price might turn some gamers toward more affordable mobile controllers, but the premium ...

Today, the peripheral maker Backbone unveiled a new edition of its mobile controller, which borrows the iconic look of a classic Xbox for its outer casing. Coming under Microsoft's officially licensed ...

The Backbone One Xbox Edition is still the best mobile gaming controller, even if it doesn't bring anything new to the table. I own a PC, a PS5, and an Xbox Series X, but it's can be hard to find 30 ...

Backbone, in collaboration with Xbox, has released the Backbone One: Xbox Edition, a mobile controller designed to turn smartphones into portable Xbox consoles. Launched on March 27, 2025, the device ...

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Dominik Bošnjak is a freelance writer from Croatia. He has been writing about games for as long as he can remember and began doing so professionally in 2010 because an opportunity presented itself ...