When it launched in 2020, the Backbone One made a big splash in the mobile gaming scene. It offered a near-perfect way to experience mobile games, thanks to its compact, portable design, direct ...

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 ...

Backbone One smartly refined its iPhone controller with better ergonomics and magnetic adapters for an improved fit, but competition is fierce, making the $100 controller a more difficult sell. I love ...

Announced on May 6, the Backbone Pro represents everything the company has learned about making wrap-around controllers for iPhone, except maybe how much to charge customers. I've always been a big ...

The Backbone Pro feels more natural, offers more versatility, and even has more buttons. The Backbone One has long been the go-to portable gaming controller for smartphone gamers, offering excellent ...

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 ...

We finally have an update to the Backbone One! I personally love my Backbone One controller, so I'm excited to see that the company is finally updating it after three years of — in my opinion — ...

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 ...

Backbone has announced Backbone Pro, a completely reengineered – if familiar looking – update to its popular Backbone One controller. The Portland-based brand believes “the way people play games has ...

Backbone, the company behind the incredibly popular Backbone One and more recent Backbone Pro controllers, is partnering up with Kith for a limited edition model of the Backbone Pro. The controller ...

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