Black Friday 2023 is here! And we have mountains of great gaming deals showcased across the site. One of the best deals for Xbox gamers we’ve seen so far is down 30% for the deal period. This BackBone One controller is compatible with both iOS and Android, and lets you use Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s cloud gaming features (or indeed any supported mobile game) as if it were a true gaming handheld.
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What makes the BackBone One so good?
For the longest time, the BackBone One was an iOS-exclusive device with only a lightning port option. But now Apple is on the USB-C train, BackBone has submitted to the inferiority of lightning and given us a superior option that supports Android.
As we described in our BackBone One review, the BackBone One arguably beats out much of its competitors owing to superior ergonomics. It’s much larger for adult hands than the Razer Kishi or the GameSir X2 Pro, although those are both great devices as well. Generally speaking, I would most likely recommend the BackBone over the others, although I feel like the others also have their strengths too.
If you’re an NVIDIA GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate user, both platforms will automatically detect the BackBone One when it’s connected up, allowing you to control compatible games as if they were native PC or Xbox gaming experiences. It’s a great option for those who want to take their gaming mobile, and at 30% off for Black Friday, it makes a pretty great gift option too.
