
Backbone

Backbone Pro Review: A Smart Mobile Game Controller That'll Cost You
Pros Bluetooth plus some in-controller processing means you don’t have to play with your phone inserted Software now provides access to emulators for retro games Much better, ergonomic grip than Backbone One and other “flat” controllers Rear buttons Cons Expensive Can still only use USB for charging (now both controller and phone), not audio Some…
Backbone Pro hands-on: A pricey controller for more than just your phone
Since arriving in 2020, the Backbone One has helped popularize dedicated mobile game controllers, the kind you might use for streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, remote play apps, emulators or any smartphone game you’d rather play with buttons and joysticks instead of your fingers. While you can always clip your…