Backbone has a fresh pad for your setup, and it is aimed squarely at Xbox players.
The new Backbone Pro Xbox Edition retains the travel-friendly form factor while embracing a classic green, transparent finish that pays homage to Xbox hardware. It is designed to be the single controller you carry, whether you’re using a phone, laptop, tablet, smart TV, PC, or even a Meta Quest headset.
Backbone says the Pro Xbox Edition works across those screens with a single device and lets you switch instantly without digging through pairing menus. Support spans Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Remote Play, Steam Link, Apple Arcade, PlayStation Remote Play, emulator titles, and popular App Store games such as Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft.
You get the same two ways to connect as the original Pro, with a direct USB-C handheld mode and a wireless mode for couch or desktop play.
Hardware carries over the upgrades that made the Pro feel like a real gamepad rather than a phone clip. There are hall-effect triggers for consistent input, full-sized analogue sticks, an updated grip that fits longer sessions, and customizable back buttons.
The universal launcher ties everything together, letting you jump between services without juggling apps. And if you’ve already been using a Backbone Pro with your iPhone or Android, the Xbox Edition slots right into that routine with a fresh shell but the same internals and modes.
There’s also a small bonus for players deep in the Xbox ecosystem, as the package includes one free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate so you can start testing cloud play and remote streaming right away.
Pricing is set at $179.99, and the controller is on sale now through Backbone and third-party retailers.
You get a compact pad that slips easily into your bag, yet still allows you to enjoy full platform streaming and remote play wherever you are. It’s one controller that works across multiple screens, with a nostalgic look that should make original Xbox fans smile.
