Backbone One, the killer iPhone game pad I profiled here late last year, has just scored the mother of all tie-ups for a gaming accessory. It’s getting bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as it ...

Backbone has revealed its new limited-edition controller for smartphones, and for fans of classic Xbox vibes, this could be a very nostalgic device for mobile gaming. The Backbone One: Xbox Edition ...

As iPhone gamepads go, the Backbone Pro sits right at the top end. It costs a whopping $169.99/£159.99, more than three times ...

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 ...

When I first saw the Backbone One, I figured it would be just another gimmicky mobile phone controller alternative. In a world of clunky phone clips, latency issues, and bad designs, no solution has ...

The Backbone Pro, which is compatible with both Android and iPhone devices, took the top spot in our list of best phone controllers of 2025, and it's not hard to spot why. With above-average comfort, ...

The mobile gaming peripheral manufacturer Backbone has announced a new limited edition version of its Backbone One mobile controller. Its back is a more mellow, pastel orange plastic with a subtle ...

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A star rating of 4.5 out of 5. If you can afford the price of admission, and you know there are games on mobile that you really want to play, the Backbone One would be a very handy addition to your ...

Recently, Backbone launched new Pink and Purple editions of their Pro and One controllers, with a focus on design and casual gaming. I am certainly no more than a casual gamer, so I was excited to try ...