A controller that wants to be wherever you're gaming? The Backbone Pro sets out on that path and covers a fair bit of ground -- for a nontrivial $170 price tag (thank you, tariffs). I tested the ...

If you're on the hunt for a wraparound mobile controller, you've likely come across two big names. The Razer Kishi V2 and Backbone One may look similar, but under the surface, there are plenty of ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

The Backbone Pro is the most versatile mobile gaming controller you can buy, with excellent ergonomics and full-size sticks for use as a telescopic controller with your phone, or a Bluetooth gamepad ...

The makers of my favorite mobile gaming controller are back with a new model that’s designed to be used with pretty much any screen you can play games on (and a nifty Severance-inspired announcement ...

If you’ve explored the world of mobile gaming on a phone or tablet within the last few years, you’ve likely heard of the Backbone controller. Backbone wasn’t the first company to make a controller ...

The Backbone Pro takes cues from other pro-style controllers by adding a pair of back buttons and customization options designed to give players the freedom to fine-tune to the experience to fit their ...

The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, ...

The Backbone One has fantastic build quality that offers a console-quality experience when connected to an iPhone. The winner The Razer Kishi Ultra beats the Backbone in several ways — its thicker ...

The big draw of the Backbone One (Gen 2) is its magnetic adapters that allow it to work with a larger range of smartphones without the need to remove your case. The company has compiled a long list of ...

I’ve spent more hours playing games on the Nintendo Switch since it launched than any other platform I own. It’s a terrific console with great games, but the fact that I’ve spent five times more ...

The original Backbone One controller launched in 2020 and ushered in a new era for mobile gaming controllers, providing a console-like experience from your phone. With the more recent release of the ...