The Backbone One is easily among, if not, the best mobile gaming controller out there, and the deals have arrived. We haven’t tracked all that many price drops on the latest USB-C model for both Android and the latest iPhone models, but Amazon is now offering the 2nd generation USB-C Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller down at $79.99 shipped. This deal includes both the white PlayStation edition and the black Xbox-style model at the discounted rate. Regularly $100, these Android and iPhone 15 controllers are now seeing solid 20% price drops to deliver the lowest price we can find and a match of our mention from early spring – the only other time it has dropped this low in 2024. Outside of the short-lived Black Friday and holiday offers last year at $10 less, this is on par with the best deals we have seen.
As we mentioned above, the 2nd generation Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller features USB-C connectivity for Android handsets and iPhone 15 devices. They deliver one of the best ways to enjoy just about “any game, anywhere,” be it titles from the App Store, like Call of Duty and Roblox, or cloud games via Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, and GeForce NOW, or via Remote Play from your PlayStation, Xbox, or PC. There are ultra-wide analog triggers, “highly accurate” thumbsticks, and a D-pad as well as pass-through charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack – the latest model also includes enhancements for wider compatibility and better fit on even more handsets (magnetic adapters included).
For folks still rocking a previous-generation iPhone, Backbone also launched a second-gen Lightning model with similar enhancements and you can also score this one down at $79.99 shipped from the usual $100 price tag.
Check out our launch coverage of the new 2nd gen Lightning models and our hands-on review right here.
Backbone One USB-C Mobile Gaming Controller features:
Choose from free App Store games like Call of Duty & Roblox, stream through cloud gaming services such as Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade & GeForce NOW, or play games with Remote Play from your PlayStation, Xbox or PC. Meticulously crafted to be comfortable and portable, our compact design features ultra wide analog triggers, highly accurate thumbsticks and responsive D-pad and buttons. Connects to your phone’s USB-C port for ultra-responsive gameplay. Plus, charge and use your favorite headset while you play. Get access to exclusive perks and the Backbone app, which serves as a hub for all your games, recommends new games, connect with friends, screen record, play on any screen, and more. The Backbone can still be used as a gaming controller without Backbone+.
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