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Backbone One USB-C game controller adds real buttons, sticks and triggers to the newest iPhone models, and Androids too. This is second-generation version of the wrap-around gaming accessory that’s ...

The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, ...

The Backbone Pro is the most versatile mobile gaming controller you can buy, with excellent ergonomics and full-size sticks for use as a telescopic controller with your phone, or a Bluetooth gamepad ...

The makers of my favorite mobile gaming controller are back with a new model that’s designed to be used with pretty much any screen you can play games on (and a nifty Severance-inspired announcement ...

The original Backbone One controller launched in 2020 and ushered in a new era for mobile gaming controllers, providing a console-like experience from your phone. With the more recent release of the ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Backbone One has been the most popular dedicated controller for ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

I’ve become a big fan of cloud gaming over the years, and I love controllers that convert my smartphone into a Switch-like gaming handheld. By placing the display in the center of the controller, ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Backbone One is currently down to one of its lowest prices ever, ...

If you’ve explored the world of mobile gaming on a phone or tablet within the last few years, you’ve likely heard of the Backbone controller. Backbone wasn’t the first company to make a controller ...