The makers of my favorite mobile gaming controller are back with a new model that’s designed to be used with pretty much any screen you can play games on (and a nifty Severance-inspired announcement ...

If you’ve explored the world of mobile gaming on a phone or tablet within the last few years, you’ve likely heard of the Backbone controller. Backbone wasn’t the first company to make a controller ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gaming is going through some fundamental changes. While new-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are as popular as ...

With mobile games becoming nearly as advanced as console and PC offerings — not to mention the rise of cloud gaming — it’s no surprise we’ve seen plenty of peripherals designed to make our smartphones ...

When it launched in 2020, the Backbone One made a big splash in the mobile gaming scene. It offered a near-perfect way to experience mobile games, thanks to its compact, portable design, direct ...

The Backbone One Xbox Edition is still the best mobile gaming controller, even if it doesn't bring anything new to the table. I own a PC, a PS5, and an Xbox Series X, but it's can be hard to find 30 ...

Backbone One smartly refined its iPhone controller with better ergonomics and magnetic adapters for an improved fit, but competition is fierce, making the $100 controller a more difficult sell. I love ...

Update 11/04: Backbone confirmed to IGN that the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max adapters it creates are not 3D printed. But rather are made of a "premium" material like the Backbone One controllers ...

"The Backbone One was and still is a great mobile controller--it's at the top of our phone controller best list (for now)--but the Backbone Pro offers a marked improvement in ergonomics, customization ...

The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, ...

The Backbone Pro takes cues from other pro-style controllers by adding a pair of back buttons and customization options designed to give players the freedom to fine-tune to the experience to fit their ...

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 ...