One of the best premium phone controllers is on sale at Best Buy today. Right now you can get approx Spine One USB Type-C mobile game controller, compatible with Android and iPhone 16 smartphones, only $49.99 after 50% savings. This is the lowest price we’ve seen for a Backbone controller, and as a bonus, if you play Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, you’ll definitely appreciate the included 30-minute 2XP token. This is the black variant with Xbox-style buttons.
50% off Backbone One Controller (USB-C)
Backbone One turns your iPhone into a gaming handheld with an integrated gamepad, similar to those found on Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, or ASUS ROG Ally. Just insert your phone into the controller and you’re ready to go. Instead of using your phone’s touchscreen, you can now exploit physical controls, including two joysticks, a D-pad, and programmable buttons. This makes the gameplay more intuitive, precise and more enjoyable.
In our Backbone One review, Matthew Adler wrote that “Backbone One’s unique expanding controller connects directly to your iPhone for a low-latency gaming experience that’s wonderful to exploit. Despite some flimsy buttons on the controller itself, it manages to create a seamless experience that blurs the lines between console and mobile gaming, creating a true “home screen” experience in the Backbone app. The tight integration of hardware and software makes it feel like a real platform that will only evolve through updates over time.”
Backbone One is compatible with hundreds of games (including Call of Duty Warzone Mobile, of course) from Apple Arcade, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation Remote Play and Steam Remote Play, as well as any mobile game that already supports other standalone controllers. NO everyone the game is compatible though, so if you have a specific game you play religiously, you will want to confirm that it is supported before you take advantage of this offer.
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