Arrival of a prominent game controller for iPhones and Androids hits the UK market
The Backbone Pro, the upgraded version of the popular Backbone mobile gaming controller, is now available in the UK, marking a significant step for mobile gaming enthusiasts in the region. You can purchase the Backbone Pro directly from the Backbone website.
The Backbone Pro is designed to offer a more versatile and feature-rich gaming experience compared to its predecessor, the Backbone One. One of the key upgrades is the addition of Bluetooth connectivity, allowing it to be used wirelessly with external devices like Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, iPad, Samsung/LG TVs, PCs, and even Meta Quest headsets.
Another significant improvement is the built-in rechargeable battery, which provides around 40 hours of battery life for wireless play. The original Backbone One drew power directly from the phone and had no battery. The Backbone Pro also features larger, full-size Alps thumbsticks for improved control and comfort, customizable rear buttons for competitive gamers, redesigned ergonomics for extended sessions, and hall-effect triggers for better responsiveness and durability.
The Backbone Pro also supports Xbox Cloud Gaming through Game Pass, allowing you to play console-quality games on your mobile device. It's worth noting that modern mobile phones, such as the iPhone Pro and premium Android handsets, are more powerful than a Nintendo Switch, making them capable of playing console-quality games and emulating a vast number of classics, including Switch titles.
The Backbone Pro can be considered a high-end mobile gaming controller. Its price remains at $169.99 / £169.99. For those on a budget, the original Backbone One, a simpler, wired-only mobile controller, is still available at a lower price point.
Every button on the Backbone Pro can be remapped for different profiles to suit different games and scenarios. The Backbone app has been redesigned to support App Store games on Apple Arcade and Netflix, as well as remote play services and Nvidia GeForce Now. A Backbone+ subscription offers a rotating library of free games, some enhanced for the Pro controller.
In summary, the Backbone Pro is a premium, more versatile, and feature-rich mobile gaming controller suitable for both mobile and other devices, while the original Backbone One remains a simpler, wired-only mobile controller option at a lower price point. Its ergonomics have been tweaked for improved comfort when used without a device in the middle, making it a comfortable choice for extended gaming sessions. With its powerful capabilities, the Backbone Pro can even compete with dedicated handheld gaming devices.
The Backbone Pro can be connected with various devices such as Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, iPad, Samsung/LG TVs, PCs, and even Meta Quest headsets, in addition to smartphones. This high-end mobile gaming controller supports a variety of popular games, including those hosted on services like Apple Arcade, Netflix, and the Nvidia GeForce Now.
