![]() This is the PlayStation Edition of the Backbone One (2023), but Backbone’s claim that it’s “Inspired by the look and feel of the PS DualSense” seems fanciful. My solution was to take the magnetic grips out entirely and use the Pixel 8 case, which worked nicely. I found that neither magnetic set fitted the Pixel 8, with the left grip sticking on the chunky camera module before it could clamp onto the edge. My iPhone 15 Pro fit like a glove right out of the box. They too are a little fiddly to root out of their mountings, but I suppose that’s preferable to being too easy to remove. These clever little snap-on rubberised mounts come in two flavours, and help incorporate a wider range of phones. I would have liked Backbone to have incorporated some kind of open lock and a gradual contraction system, as it always feels like I’m a slip away from a dinged phone frame (though this fear hasn’t yet manifested itself in reality).Īlso new is the addition of swappable magnetic adapters. Besides that USB-C port, the revised model has also slightly extended the bridge extension to make fitting larger phones that little bit more comfortable – though it’s still a bit of a fiddle until you get the knack. Improved compatibility is the main reason for this revised model’s existence. This current model is compatible with Apple’s latest smartphones out of the box, though older USB-C owners can also get in on the act via a software update. Yes, in a post- iPhone 15 world, Backbone has gone all-in on USB-C. The final amalgamation looks somewhat like a smaller Nintendo Switch, but with the only point of meaningful connection being the USB-C port on the right-hand control section. This is still a simple controller with a contemporary console layout that expands and clamps onto your smartphone, gripping either side in a landscape orientation. ![]() The first-generation product was arguably the best mobile game controller on the market, so a subtle revision is all that was needed. The Backbone One (2023) hasn’t changed much from the design of the original, which is absolutely fine. But in a world where the PlayStation Portal costs £200, can it now be considered good value? Is it still the cream of the mobile gaming crop?Īt the same price of £99.99, it still isn’t anyone’s idea of cheap. Together with the subsequent arrival of a dedicated PlayStation edition, and a number of improvements to its clever streaming-focused software, we thought now would be the perfect time to revisit the Backbone One. It was beginning to look a little outdated and inflexible, at least from a hardware compatibility standpoint.Ĭue the Backbone One (2023), with a small but meaningful list of improvements that promise to open the controller out to the entire current generation of smartphones. The original Backbone One was and continues to be one of the best mobile gaming controllers on the market, but it’s getting on a bit now. Custom UI The Backbone app offers a window onto all of your installed games and streaming services.No charging required The Backbone One doesn’t require any power, though it does have a USB-C port for passthrough phone charging.Compatibility with all USB-C phones You can connect the Backbone One (2023) to all Android phones and the new iPhone 15 range via USB-C.
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