Amazon's massive Prime Day sale is underway, bringing deep discounts to some of the most popular products. If you're an avid mobile gamer and still don't have a dedicated phone controller, then you'll want to check this deal out. The Backbone One USB-C mobile controller is on sale for $30 off its regular price, and matches its lowest price ever. The standard black color has already sold out, but the white PlayStation Edition is still available. But, at this price it likely won't last for the duration of Prime Day, so make sure to grab this deal before it's too late.
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The Backbone One is a great option for casual mobile gamers that works with both iPhone and Android devices. Unlike many other mobile controllers, the Backbone One connects directly to your phone via the built-in USB-C connector. Because of the direct connection, there's virtually no latency and no need to worry about Bluetooth pairing or recharging the controller.
What makes the Backbone One special is the Backbone app, which condenses your mobile games and cloud streaming services into a single unified home screen experience. Using this app, you can quickly bounce between a variety of games or browse a curated selection of recommendations based on your preferences.
With support for PlayStation Remote Play, the Backbone One can transform your phone into a mini PlayStation Portal for a fraction of the price. That being said, the PlayStation Portal is also on deep discount for Prime Day if you prefer the larger screen and built-in DualSense features. The PlayStation Edition of the Backbone One is functionally the same as the standard version, although it sports the off-white colorway and matching buttons that are inspired by the PS5 DualSense controller.
Backbone recently came out with a Pro controller as well, which features more advanced features compared to the Backbone One. That model isn't currently on sale, but you can check out our review of that controller for more info.
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