The new Backbone Pro controller is set to provide some key upgrades to the standing crowd pleaser that is its predecessor. This upgraded mobile accessory is larger, more ergonomic, and has a few other key enhancements such as wireless functionality.
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Backbone has become a tentpole accessory in the mobile gaming space, especially as game streaming services like Nvidia GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming have become more prevalent.
The new Backbone Pro sports an overall improved design, making it more comfortable in the hands of the player. The joysticks are also now full-sized, making them around the size of a traditional console controller. There’s also two new rear buttons that can be customised.
What’s also a killer new part of the feature stack is the wireless functionality. Via Bluetooth, the Backbone Pro can easily connect to any supported device; this is further bolstered by the FlowState feature that allows the controller’s connection to quickly swap between different devices. Its 40-hour battery life is also rather close to a traditional console controller.
When being used with a phone, all the player has to do is snap into a compatible iPhone or Android via USB-C. The Backbone app available for both platforms allows the player to remap buttons and save custom button profiles.
Not for the faint of coin
As nice as the Backbone Pro is, its price-tag is pretty steep. At $170, it’s definitely more expensive than most traditional controllers; even the ones for the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2. Still, considering its versatile usability, at least it’ll satisfy a number of different roles.
The Backbone Pro’s product page is live now.
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