The Backbone One is a great accessory that brings a controller-like experience to your mobile device. After several iterations over the years, the company is now unveiling a clever Xbox edition. This may ultimately be the perfect way to work with that constant game pass library.
First of all, this model is a transparent Xbox Green. This feels good. It also includes a dedicated Xbox button, just like the actual gamepad. This button has multiple uses. When you play the game, or in the official Xbox app, a single press opens the Xbox Guide. Otherwise, you will see the Backbone app and see all available Xbox games. Double presses start or stop recording the screen, but this can be configured to take a screenshot. Press and hold while playing the game to press the secondary button.
Of course, there is a complete suite of buttons tailored to your typical Xbox controller. This allows gamers to “use their favorite games” Hello is endlessForza and Indiana Jones have the “accuracy, comfort and reliability that the backbone is known to provide.”
Backbone One: Xbox Edition is currently available for $110. However, people can pick it up from the company or via Best Buy As part of the drop program. Also, older iPhones are no go as they only work with USB-C handsets.
PlayStation fans already have their own Backbone One Controller. It features a traditional PlayStation layout and is detected as an actual dual sense controller in the PS remote play app.
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