- Backbone has just unveiled a new version of its Pro mobile controller
- Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is available today
- It works perfectly for Xbox Game Pass
Popular mobile accessory maker Backbone just unveiled a new officially licensed Xbox controller, and it might be a better choice than the Elite Series 2 if you love cloud gaming.
Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is available today for $179.99 via the Backbone website, Amazon, and Best Buy. It’s a bright green Xbox-branded version of the existing Backbone Pro, packed with special features that make it perfect for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
It’s compatible with your phone via its USB Type-C connector, so you can plug it in to play native mobile titles like Zenless Zone Zero or Call of Duty: Mobile in addition to countless streamed games via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
The controller also boasts Bluetooth functionality with more than forty hours of battery life. In wireless mode, you can connect it to your Smart TV, PC, laptop or tablet and dive back into your streamed Xbox games. The peripheral is fully compatible with Xbox Remote Play, so you can stream directly from your Xbox console instead of Microsoft’s servers if you prefer.
On top of this, it shares a few features with the premium Elite Series 2 pad, such as rear re-entries. The compatible Backbone app gives you access to a wealth of settings, plus a universal game launcher that puts all your available games in one place for easy access.
Each Backbone Pro Xbox Edition also comes with a code for one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, so you can dive into hundreds of titles right out of the box.
I was impressed with the standard version of the controller in my last review of the Backbone Pro, where I praised the impressive level of comfort it offers and high quality, so this new model seems like a winner.
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