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 ...

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 ...

You won’t even have to be next to your PS5 anymore to play it. Backbone collaborated with PlayStation to make a controller specifically designed for playing PS5 and ...

If you’re an OG Xbox owner suddenly experiencing flashbacks of split-screen Halo multiplayer mayhem, don’t panic. A tasty translucent green makeover has turned the Backbone One mobile controller into ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. A controller that wants to be wherever you're gaming? The ...

Since arriving in 2020, the Backbone One has helped popularize dedicated mobile game controllers, the kind you might use for streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, remote ...

If you have a Backbone One controller to help you play games on your phone, you'll have received a year of complimentary access to Backbone+. The subscription service opens up more features, such as ...

The Backbone Pro game controller that launched Tuesday wraps around your iPhone and connects via USB-C, but it can also connect to your Mac or iPad via cable or Bluetooth. Plus, it adds remappable ...

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 ...

Scratching that gamer itch has never been easier now that best phones can run console-quality releases. Cloud streaming also means pretty much anything with an internet connection can do a convincing ...

Popular gaming controller maker Backbone unveiled a limited-edition Death Stranding 2 controller. With only 1,350 units available worldwide, this is the first time the accessory maker has created a ...