Mobile game controller maker, Backbone, has announced an officially-licensed PlayStation version of its popular mobile phone controller, Backbone One. Inspired by PlayStation 5’s DualSense wireless controller, the Backbone One – PlayStation Edition has the look and feel of the PS5 controller, right down to the transparent face buttons and the button for capturing gameplay footage.
Yes, it does have the PlayStation face buttons, so it’d feel familiar and you never have to look down to remember which button to press. Another highlight of the Backbone One – PlayStation Edition controller is the unique integration with the PlayStation app and the PS Remote Play app, which lets you play PlayStation games on your iPhone.
But it is not limited to PS titles; it also works with App Store games and other game streaming services that support controllers, including Genshin Impact, Fantasian, Call of Duty: Mobile, and more. Using the Backbone App, you can further customize your PS experience and the app also boasts a dedicated row inside with new releases and updates from PS.
The controller is powered by iPhone, so it eliminates the hassle of charging yet another gadget. It has a Lightning port passthrough, allowing you to charge the phone while playing and there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack for connecting to a pair of wired headphones to your iPhone.
Backbone One – PlayStation Edition Mobile Game Controller for iPhone is available now for US$99.99 from the Backbone website as well as on Amazon. An Android version is expected in November.
[UPDATE MAY 28, 2023] Sony PlayStation has recently revealed that the Backbone One – PlayStation has been launched for Android. It is available now from Playbackbone.com for US$99.99.
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