Backbone’s new gaming controller looks like it should have a phone inside. The Backbone Pro has the same basic shape as the company’s previous device, the excellent Backbone One — its two oblong ...

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 ...

The Backbone One is a fantastic accessory that brings a controller-like experience to mobile devices. There have been multiple iterations throughout the years, but now the company has announced a ...

Unlike with the PS5 or Xbox, there’s no such thing as a first-party controller from Apple or Google for the best phones. Instead, there’s a wide variety of third-party ones that work across both iOS ...

Not very ergonomic for large hands "Play On Any Device" feature is subscription-locked Subscription is pushed heavily in app If you're a fan of "Death Stranding" and you play a lot of mobile games, ...

Console and PC gaming is just as big as it ever was, but the transition to mobile is clearly under way. With handheld gaming PCs becoming common and smartphones becoming more powerful than ever, it's ...

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 phone is a gateway to an increasingly large swathe of gaming options. However, using a touchscreen to control a game, especially one that requires precise inputs, isn't for everyone. So a ...

The Backbone One turns your iPhone into a gaming handheld with an integrated gamepad much like the ones found on the Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, or ASUS ROG Ally. You simply snap your phone into the ...

The Backbone One is arguably the go-to controller cradle for anyone who enjoys gaming on their smartphone, and the second generation of this accessory is launching with a small--but very ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After making a couple of popular controllers for phones, Backbone has its sights set on everywhere else you game ...