The PlayStation-inspired version of the Backbone One controller now has an Android phone-compatible version.
The popular mobile gaming peripheral, which essentially turns a phone into a handheld console minus the need for a touchscreen, originally appeared last summer, but only in iOS-compatible form.
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Now Android users can take advantage of the officially licensed DualSense-inspired design, ideal for Remote Play operations when a large TV isn’t available for PS5. Naturally, it works with Xbox Game Pass for cloud gaming, and you’ll also be able to enjoy everything the Google Play Store has to offer.
The penguin-like black and white design costs $99.99/£ (and is available now), like the iPhone version, and features the iconic PlayStation game buttons and triggers, two analog sticks, D-Pad, menu and screenshot buttons : .
There is also There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack, as well as a USB-C pass-through so you can charge your phone while it’s connected to the foldable controller.
Backbone controllers are some of the most well-reviewed and loved mobile gaming options, and if you’ve been waiting for a PlayStation-inspired version to give Android gamers a treat, you’re finally in luck.
Of course, you don’t need to spend 100 notes on the Backbone One to use a controller with your Android gaming exploits. The PS5 DualSense controller itself is one of the many best platforms that are compatible with Android devices via Bluetooth connectivity. However, if you are adamant that it must be a one-size-fits-all solution, then look no further.
“We worked closely with the PlayStation team on the look and feel of Backbone One, PlayStation Edition for Android,” Backbone said on the PlayStation Blog. “The colors, materials and finishes are inspired by the design of the DualSense wireless controller, including the transparent face buttons. It matches the look of the PS5 console, and if you already have a Pulse 3D wireless headset, you can connect it directly to your Backbone One via the 3.5mm headphone jack.”