I'm not waiting for a dedicated Xbox handheld any longer thanks to the new Backbone One: Xbox Edition
Date:
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000
Description:
The Backbone One: Xbox Edition, an Xbox version of the excellent mobile controller, has been revealed.
FULL STORY ======================================================================The Backbone One: Xbox Edition has been revealed It's a special variant Backbone One 2nd Gen mobile controller with an Xbox-inspired design It costs $109.99 and will be available via the Backbone website and Best Buy Drops
Gaming peripheral maker Backbone has announced a new special edition variant of its Backbone One 2nd Gen mobile controller.
The Backbone One: Xbox Edition is, as the name would suggest, part of the brand's partnership with Xbox. It's set apart by its striking translucent green shell, which gives you a glimpse at the inner black PCB boards which seems particularly reminiscent of the nostalgic Crystal Green version of the original Xbox. (Image credit: Backbone)
The controller's screenshot button has also been replaced with a new Xbox button, adorned with the brand's logo. It's a pretty striking design overall, though honestly, I would have preferred something with a few more changes. Adding the iconic blue, yellow, red, and green button colors from the Xbox Wireless Controller would have definitely improved the look and really helped sell that Xbox element.
The Backbone One is nevertheless an excellent fit for not only native mobile gaming in titles like Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile or Zenless Zone Zero , but also Xbox Cloud Gaming as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate . I've been holding out for the long-rumored Xbox handheld console , but this could very fill
that niche for me, especially given its relatively modest $109.99 asking price.
The controller may be a little bit tricky to get your hands on though, as it will only be available via the Backbone website and Best Buy Drops (part of the Best Buy mobile app). You might also like... Antstream Arcade review: affordable arcade game streaming The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma offers Steam Deck owners a premium design and, of course, plenty of RGB This indie game gets cheaper when it's cold outside
======================================================================
Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/im-not-waiting-for-a-dedic ated-xbox-handheld-any-longer-thanks-to-the-new-backbone-one-xbox-edition
--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64)
* Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100)