"Mobile gaming has come a long way over the course of the last decade or so, but we all know that smartphones simply can't match the visceral, tactile feel you get while playing with a dedicated controller. Luckily, Backbone makes some excellent mobile options - including last year's Backbone Pro, which is on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target right now for $139.99 ($30 off), its second-best price to date."
"The handheld device consists of two oblong halves with an extendable strip of plastic in the middle, allowing you to use it with Android devices and iPhone 15, 16, and 17 series phones. It plugs into your phone's USB-C port and, once connected, you can game with two full-sized ALPs thumbsticks, a responsive D-pad, and A, B, X, and Y buttons."
"Backbone's intent with the Pro is for it to function as a more universal gamepad, and as such, the company's software pulls together games from Apple Arcade, Netflix, Google Play, and other services into a singular app, allowing you to discover and launch games with little fuss."
The Backbone Pro is a mobile gaming controller designed to provide a tactile gaming experience that smartphones alone cannot deliver. The device features two extendable halves that accommodate Android and iPhone 15, 16, and 17 series phones via USB-C connection. It includes full-sized analog thumbsticks, a responsive D-pad, standard gaming buttons, two programmable back buttons, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and improved ergonomics. The controller offers up to 40 hours of battery life per charge. Beyond hardware, Backbone's software aggregates games from Apple Arcade, Netflix, Google Play, and other services into a single application, streamlining game discovery and launching. Currently available at major retailers for $139.99, representing a $30 discount.
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