A new special edition Backbone One mobile controller has been unveiled, but it’s exclusive to Best Buy Drops

By James On Mar 8, 2024

Mobile gaming peripheral manufacturer Backbone has announced the Backbone One – Prestige Edition, a new special edition of the Backbone One mobile controller that will be available on March 19 via Best Buy Drops via the Best Buy mobile app.

Created to celebrate the upcoming launch of Call of Duty: Warzone mobilewhich will be available worldwide on March 21 for compatible iOS and Android devices, the Backbone One – Prestige Edition comes in special packaging and includes some duplicate XP tokens to use in the game.

However, aside from the packaging and these in-game goodies, it seems like this release will be otherwise identical to the current standard Backbone One controller. It will have the same USB-C connection and will therefore be compatible with many of the top Android phones and all recent iPhone 15 devices.

All things considered, it’s certainly not the most exciting special edition, especially compared to the company’s recent neon yellow limited edition Death Stranding mobile controller. Still, those double XP tokens could come in handy for anyone looking to level up quickly.

There are also some exclusive digital items coming to Backbone+ members – an optional subscription service that offers some extra features in the Backbone mobile app. This includes more double XP tokens, a player emblem with the Backbone logo, a weapon charm and a player card. Backbone One purchases usually include a free trial of Backbone+, which will likely give Backbone One – Prestige Edition buyers access to these items as well.

If you’re not keeping track of all the upcoming mobile titles, Call of Duty: Warzone mobile will be one of the biggest releases of the year. An expansive multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) with full cross-progression featuring Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 on consoles and PC, it seems like an ideal way to level up your favorite weapons and progress through the Battle Pass along the way.

While the game will be fully playable using touch controls, the Backbone One’s physical thumbsticks and buttons provide a more console-quality experience and seem to suit the game perfectly. In fact, we already consider the Backbone One to be one of the best controllers for Duty based on its performance in the existing mobile gateway, Call of Duty: Mobile.

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