- Backbone just introduced a new version of its Pro mobile controller
- Backbone Pro Xbox Edition Now Available
- Looks perfect for Xbox Game Pass
Popular mobile accessory maker Backbone has just introduced a new officially licensed Xbox controller and it might be a better option than the Elite Series 2 if you love cloud gaming.
Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is available today for $179.99 through the Backbone website, Amazon, and Best Buy. It’s a bright green, Xbox-branded version of the existing Backbone Pro, which is packed with specialized 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 connect it to play native mobile titles like Ground Zero Without Zen either Call of Duty: Mobile plus countless games streamed through Xbox Cloud Gaming.
The controller also features Bluetooth functionality, with over 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 fully supports Xbox Remote Play, allowing you to stream directly from your Xbox console instead of Microsoft’s servers, if you prefer.
In addition to this, it shares some features with the premium Elite Series 2 pad, such as remappable rear inputs. The compatible Backbone app lets you access a host 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 recent Backbone Pro review, where I praised the impressive level of comfort it offers and the high build quality, so this new model looks like a winner.
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