The best controller to use with your phone is the Backbone One, and it’s 30% off Amazon Prime Day 2023. The iPhone version of the black Backbone One controller and the PlayStation Edition is $69.99 for the rest of the day.
These temporary price reductions are great because it’s better and easier to use one than connecting your Xbox or PlayStation controller via Bluetooth. With the Backbone One, you pull it apart to stretch it around your phone, giving it a Nintendo Switch-esque form factor once plugged in. The controller offers a Lightning port to power your phone, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack, in case you want to use wired headphones.
Several native iOS games offer game controller support, not to mention it works great with cloud games streamed through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. One feature Backbone has over the competition is that it’s the only third-party controller supported by Sony’s PS Remote Play app, which lets you play your PS5 games over Wi-Fi or a cellular connection.
Prime Day also has several other notable deals on gaming accessories, including Joy-Con stick replacements, the LG 1440p gaming monitor, and even more of the best gaming headsets. Or if you’re looking for new things to play, there are plenty of free games and video game offers to take advantage of during Prime Day 2023.
Looking for more offers? View all of Polygon’s favorites Prime Day 2023 Deals here.