In theory, it ought to be as good a time as ever to be a gamer on the iPhone. Classic console emulators have rolled out to the platform for the first time, and they work great. There are strong ...

Your iPhone or Android phone can work overtime as a full-on gaming console with the help of these mobile controllers.

The Backbone One has been a game-changer. Literally. Mobile gaming is the best it's ever been. I love that I can just bust out my phone and dive into a few minutes of high-quality action, adventure or ...

Backbone One USB-C game controller makes high-end gaming a pleasure on iPhone. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac A deal on the Backbone One (USB-C), which ranks among the absolute best clip-on game ...

While there are roughly a billion games for iPhone, it’s very rare for AAA games made for Xbox to go mobile. That’s where cloud gaming comes in. The games don’t run on the player’s local computer.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Backbone added iPhone support to the USB-C model around the time of the iPhone 15 announcement. That was the first iPhone lineup with a USB-C ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. The Backbone One has been the most popular dedicated controller for ...

Xbox doesn’t have its own portable console just yet, but the company does allow users to stream games to their mobile devices. It’s not quite the same, but it is pretty nice if you want to play games ...

The Prime Day deals our readers can't get enough of The Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck may get most of the attention in the gaming handheld space, but let’s not forget about the noble mobile, aka the ...

Touchscreen controls are fine for mobile gaming, but nothing beats that feeling of analog buttons and physical joysticks. Controllers offer superior feedback, and you don't need a console to use one.

The lack of vibration and Hall-effect joysticks may be off-putting, and that price tag is no joke. But I love the attractive design, comfortable and reliable controls, and easy-switching, ...