Xbox doesn’t have its own portable console just yet, but the company does allow users to stream games to their mobile devices. It’s not quite the same, but it is pretty nice if you want to play games through Xbox Game Pass, or those included in the “stream your own game” program. If you’re looking for a new controller option for that purpose, Backbone has revealed a sleek new option that perfectly matches the overall Xbox aesthetic.
Cast in translucent green plastic, the controller even features the exact button mapping of an official Xbox controller. The controller is compatible with the iPhone 15/16 series as well as Android devices. With a price point of $109.
99, Xbox users will have to decide for themselves whether the Backbone controller is worth the investment. There’s something unquestionably convenient about being able to access your save files on your mobile device. Even if it’s just to jump into a game quickly for a couple of minutes, rather than to sit down for an extended play session, it’s a nice perk.
While a lot of Xbox Game Pass games offer touch screen support, there are plenty of others that require some form of controller. The Backbone fulfills that need, but there are lots of other options on the market, many of which are priced significantly cheaper. the green color scheme perfectly matches the halo franchiseIf there’s one thing that might turn off Xbox users, it’s the fact that the Backbone design doesn’t match the frame of a standa.