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Backbone Pro Controller Preorders Available at Select Retailers

May 22,2025 Author: Lillian

Mobile gamers, get ready to elevate your gaming experience with the highly anticipated Backbone Pro controller. We recently awarded it an impressive 9/10 in our comprehensive review, and now it's available for preorder at Backbone and Best Buy. Priced at $169.99, this premium controller will start shipping on May 20, so you won't have to wait long to get your hands on it. If you've been eyeing this phone controller, now's the perfect time to secure your preorder using the links below.

Preorder the Backbone Pro Controller

Backbone Pro Controller

Backbone Pro

  • $169.99 at Backbone
  • $169.99 at Best Buy

The Backbone Pro boasts up to 40 hours of battery life and a comfortable design, poised to revolutionize your mobile gaming sessions. In our glowing 9/10 review, writer Matthew Adler praised it, saying, "The Backbone Pro may not be the revolutionary leap its predecessor was when it hit the mobile gaming market five years ago, but it meaningfully improves on just about every feature that made the original so great. The addition of full-size thumbsticks, upgraded triggers, customizable rear buttons, and virtually silent face buttons and D-pad more than justify the 'Pro' name."

Another standout feature is the FlowState technology, which our review highlighted as, "lets you connect the Backbone Pro to an even wider range of devices including tablets, smart TVs, VR headsets, and more over Bluetooth, along with your docked smartphone." This versatility opens up a plethora of gaming possibilities, making the Backbone Pro a compelling choice for gamers.

If you're interested in other gaming deals, don't miss our roundups of the best PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch deals if you're a console enthusiast. For PC gamers, May's Humble Choice bundle has just been released, offering an excellent selection of games for the month.

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