Backbone has announced a new limited-edition version of its controller, designed in collaboration with award-winning musician–and noted Lord of the Rings fan–Post Malone. This $200 version of the Backbone One sports a translucent green design, a glow-in-the-dark logo, and several hardware upgrades like an aluminum D-pad and laser-etched aluminum face buttons. These will be very limited, as only 500 of them are being produced.
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In case it sells out, you can still pick up a regular Backbone for your phone, although you’ll have to settle for a PlayStation white or an Xbox-esque carbon black finish. Normally $100, they’re often on sale for around $80 and they’re a great way to get a more traditional gaming experience out of your smartphone.
With games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Death Stranding on newer iPhone models, Netflix’s underrated library, and even anime streaming service Crunchyroll offering a great selection of games, it’s worth investing in one of these devices for some quick gaming when you’re on the go.
Best Backbone One Deals
- Backbone One (2nd Gen, USB-C, White) — $80 ($
100) - Backbone One (2nd Gen, USB-C, Black) — $80 ($
100) - Backbone One (2nd Gen, Lightning, White) — $80 ($
100) - Backbone One (2nd Gen, Lightning, Black) — $80 ($
100) - Backbone One (1st Gen, Lightning, White) — $80 ($
100) - Backbone One (1st Gen, Lightning, Black) — $80 ($
100)
The second-gen models are the best as they use a USB-C connection to pair with your phone and they support phone cases. This makes them more appealing as you won’t need to strip the protective cover off of your phone every time you want to do a fresh run in Hades. You’re also getting passthrough charging, a 2.5mm headphone jack, premium buttons and triggers, and support for most iPhones and Android devices.
Our Backbone One review praised it for being a “combination of solid hardware and smart app design,” and it has only gotten better with its second-generation update. For more options you can check our list of the best controllers for Android and iPhone.