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Ubisoft teams up with Backbone to offer The Division Resurgence players exclusive in-game rewards — here's how you can claim yours

Ubisoft is partnering with Backbone for an exclusive The Division Resurgence collaboration by offering in-game rewards for Backbone players.

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"I know people don't want to hear me saying such things, but they're true." Francis Rossi comes clean on Status Quo, Rick Parfitt and new solo album The Accidental

With Status Quo now history and Francis Rossi enjoying his An Audience With tours, a new album was far from his mind

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Grab a free Fortnite skin with your Backbone Pro

Backbone Pro owners can claim a free Fortnite skin right now.

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Backbone is launching a limited-edition Backbone Pro controller with a new transparent design just in time for the holidays

Backbone has announced that it will be releasing a limited-edition Backbone Pro controller in collaboration with Kith.

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The 15 best tech gifts in the US, picked by a gadget reviewer who’s used hundreds

From Apple AirPods to VR headsets and the ultimate travel backpack for hauling gadgets, these are the tech gifts they’ll still be using years from now

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Backbone and Microsoft team up for an Xbox Edition of its Pro mobile game controller

Following the Backbone One Xbox Edition, Backbone and Microsoft are collaborating again to make a translucent-green, Xbox-themed Backbone Pro.

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Backbone is here with a nostalgic Xbox Cloud Gaming controller — sporting an old-school green transparent shell

The new Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is a nostalgic nod to the OG translucent Xbox shells of yore, and it boosts cloud gaming viability by a considerable amount.

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Sorry Elite Series 2, mobile accessory maker Backbone just unveiled the ultimate Xbox controller

Backbone has just unveiled a new Xbox mobile controller.

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This new Death Stranding 2 controller looks so much better than that disappointing limited edition DualSense

Backbone has unveiled a limited edition Death Stranding 2 controller.

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Backbone One vs Backbone Pro: Is the more expensive mobile controller actually worth it?

We compare the popular Backbone One with the more expensive Backbone Pro to work out which is best for you.

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Backbone gaming controllers launch in trendy pink and purple exclusively at Target

Backbone is partnering with Target to launch two exclusive controller variants inspired by cozy gaming. The Backbone Pro is getting a Pink Edition priced at $169.99, while the Backbone One is getting a Purple Edition for $99.99. Both models offer the same features as the standard versions but with fresh…

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The Mary Sue

The Backbone Pro is an excellent mobile controller, but I'm not convinced by its cloud gaming features

The Backbone Pro is more comfortable than the One and crammed with cloud gaming features.

TechRadar

GameSir basically just remade the Backbone controller for half the price, and says it works with Switch 2 as well

GameSir has launched an even more feature-rich version of its X5 mobile controller. This time, there's compatibility with Switch 2, and a $50 price tag.

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I already spend way too much time playing my PS5 — and this mobile controller just made things a whole lot worse

The Backbone Pro is a comfortable and powerful mobile controller, and it's made my obsession with PS5 RPGs worse now that I can play them on the go.

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I turned my phone into a gaming powerhouse with the Backbone Pro — I can’t believe I went so long without a mobile controller

The Backbone Pro improves on its predecessor by introducing great Hall Effect triggers, customizable back buttons and a more ergonomic design.

Tom’s Guide

Backbone just launched its epic 'Pro' controller in the UK — what you need to know

A major upgrade for one of the best game controllers

One of the greatest iPhone and Android game controllers just arrived in the UK

The Backbone Pro hits the UK – now you can see what the fuss is about too

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Hit Record Meter is the free plugin that can assess the commercial appeal of your track. But does it actually work?

Airwindows' creation reveals the inner workings of what makes the hits 'tick'… But is it a hit or a flop?

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Don't buy a mobile controller without these six expert considerations

Make the right choice for mobile gaming

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Backbone Pro review: This is the most expensive Xbox Cloud and NVIDIA GFN controllers you can buy right now — is it worth it?

The Backbone Pro adds Hall Effect sticks, a sleeker ergonomic profile, and big compatibility for maximum play. But is it worth the hefty price of admission?

GamesRadar

Razer launches a new range of mobile pro controllers that's ideal for gamers with larger hands, and even larger devices

Razer has launched the new Kishi V3 range of mobile controllers, and if you have the budget for them, they're perfect for gamers with larger hands.

GamesRadar

Razer Kishi V3 Pro review: “Razer’s stubborn pricing throws a big green spanner in the works”

Just when I thought Razer had turned a corner, it’s come out with the Razer Kishi V3 Pro, another mobile controller priced at $149.

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Backbone CEO details the 'Apple Watch level engineering' behind the company's new Pro mobile controller

We discuss the design of the new Backbone Pro with the company’s founder and CEO, plus its wider push towards cloud gaming.

Tom’s Guide

I tried the Backbone Pro and it's an excellent mobile controller — but it's even better on PC

The Backbone Pro adds a bunch of new features like remappable back buttons and full-sized thumbsticks but wireless play brings a dual-screen experience to PC gaming.

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