Backbone One revision with improved D-pad announced alongside a new carrying case
The Backbone One, comfortably one of the best mobile controllers on the market, gets a minor overhaul with a handful of welcome improvements.
This new version of the Backbone One controller, revealed in a press release, uses USB-C and is therefore compatible with the top Android phones and the recent iPhone 15 range of devices.
While the overall ergonomics and appearance of the controller remain largely unchanged, this revision features a revised D-pad that the company says “enhances immersion across multiple gameplay genres.”
There have also been changes to the way the device attaches to the phone, thanks to all-new ‘magnetic adapters’ that should help the controller fit a little better on a wider range of devices. This revision will be available in both existing color options: the original black version and the white BackBone One PlayStation Edition colorway.
This news coincides with the unveiling of a new official tote bag, which will be available in both black and white. While the black version carries the Backbone logo, the white model uses PlayStation branding making it more suitable for PlayStation Edition owners.
In addition to working with the new model, this case is also compatible with older Backbone devices and as someone who often has to throw my Backbone One in a backpack on the go, I’m particularly excited about this news. .
The company is also updating the Backbone app, which functions as a mobile game launcher and lets you use features like the screen recording button on the controller. This update aims to improve the overall look and feel, in addition to providing more detailed information about your games.
All Backbone users also get three months of Apple Arcade for free. While this may not mean much for Android users, it’s fantastic news for iPhone gamers, as the subscription service has a handful of excellent exclusive titles, such as Hello Kitty island adventure And Fantastic.
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