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Backbone One For Android

Backbone One is a mobile controller designed to turn any smartphone into the ultimate gaming console. Compatible with Google Play Store titles, NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Steam Link streaming services that support game controllers.

Telescoping sides open out and wrap securely around your phone for a snug fit - similar to how PlayStation DualSense wireless controllers operate.

Features

Android Game Controller Backbone One is a mobile gaming controller for Android phones that transforms it into a more traditional handheld console experience. It features physical controls such as two analog sticks, D-pad, four face buttons and USB-C connectivity for low latency gaming; its pass-through design enables charging of your phone while playing.

Although similar devices, such as the Bluet00th-connected 8BitDo Kishi V2, operate similarly, Backbone One stands out with its PlayStation-branded app that transforms your smartphone into an authentic console experience. The Backbone app enables quick and easy access to all your games through one centralized hub: whether that be Xbox Game Pass, Google Stadia or iOS applications as well as Backbone-supported game services like Twitch.

Backbone App provides several social features to further enhance your gaming experience, including sharing screenshots and gameplay clips, group chats for multiplayer gaming sessions and easy achievement viewing/selection for an enjoyable gameplay session.

Though the Backbone One requires internet connectivity to work, it can still be used offline. Please keep in mind, however, that using a controller on mobile device will consume more battery power than simply playing by touching screen with finger. This may prove detrimental for long gaming sessions with Backbone One.

Design

Backbone One is an excellent option for mobile gamers looking to enhance their gaming experience. Its ergonomic design and lightweight build make it comfortable to hold during extended gaming sessions, and as it relies on your phone battery instead of external batteries for power, making it convenient to use in public places.

Backbone One offers more than just enhanced gaming: users can fast charge their phone through its pass-through USB-C port and listen to headphones using its 3.5 mm headphone jack. Furthermore, its built-in microphone makes it compatible with most Android games while its high performance USB-C connection delivers low latency for a superior gaming experience.

Last year, Backbone One unveiled their PlayStation-branded mobile gaming controller which transforms smartphones into handheld consoles using PS Remote Play. While previous iPhone-exclusive models relied upon Lightning cables and A/B/X/Y buttons for control purposes, this latest Android compatible model utilizes USB-C cables and incorporates buttons similar to those found on a PlayStation controller instead.

Backbone's accompanying app boasts an intuitive, user-friendly design that transforms your phone into a gaming console. All of your local and streaming games are in one central place; genre-organized library categories; plus, there is a social feature for competing against friends (and strangers) on various leaderboards.

Compatibility

The Backbone One was designed to be more than a mobile game controller. Featuring a USB-C port for pass-through charging and 3.5mm headphone jack for playing games with headphones, as well as a button that launches the Backbone app on your phone so you can switch between apps while gaming, it makes this controller ideal for long gaming sessions due to its ergonomic design and quality build quality.

The Android version of the controller works with most Google Play and App Store games, game streaming services and Sony's PlayStation Remote Play feature allowing you to control your PS4 from Android device. Furthermore, with Backbone App you can personalize your PlayStation experience by configuring console buttons and custom glyphs.

The Backbone One is an excellent option for smartphone gamers looking to take their gaming to the next level. Its ergonomic design, solid build quality and PlayStation-inspired controls make it enjoyable to use; although more costly, its worth it if you love video gaming on your smartphone! If your budget doesn't stretch to this option, check out Razer Kishi V2. It provides similar gaming experience while being slightly smaller; ideal for creating the Nintendo Switch-esque handheld look of gameplay on any mobile phone device.

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Backbone One is a lightweight mobile phone controller designed to transform mobile phones into console-grade gaming devices. Compatible with iOS and Android platforms, this snap-on controller offers responsive analog triggers, clickable thumbsticks, tactile buttons and an ergonomic design for extended gaming sessions.

Backbone's app serves as the centerpiece and provides access to local and streaming titles compatible with its controller, including those found on Apple Arcade, PlayStation Remote Play, Amazon Luna, Nvidia GeForce Now and Google Stadia. Furthermore, its social section allows players to compete against each other on various leaderboards.

Although you can use the Backbone One for Android without its accompanying app, its presence significantly enhances the experience. The app features a tvOS-inspired user interface to help gamers discover new games and manage existing collections more efficiently; plus it displays all compatible streaming platforms along with their availability statuses.

Although some might worry about the additional battery drain caused by using a controller, it's worth remembering that its use relies on your phone's battery power rather than having its own. Therefore, keeping an extra backup battery nearby for extended gaming sessions should always be planned ahead.