The Backbone One Gen 2 USB-C Model On Sale for $50 (was $100)
The Backbone One mobile controller is currently on sale for its best price yet as part of Best Buy’s 12 Days of Gaming promotion. Until 10 PM PT on December 13–or when it sells out–you can snag the Backbone One Gen 2 USB-C model for only $50 (was $100). This deal is a steal for the newest Backbone controller, which is highly recommended for Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS Remote Play, and native mobile games from subscription services like Apple Arcade and Netflix. It’s compatible with iPhone 15 and 16 phones as well as Android phones. With the previous price point being $70 during Black Friday, it’s advisable to act fast before all the units are claimed.
Additional Bonuses: Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Edition and Apple Arcade Subscription
This particular version of the Backbone One is technically dubbed the Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Edition, offering a voucher for two 30-minute sessions of Double XP. Even more enticing is the three-month subscription to Apple Arcade included with the controller purchase. Apple Arcade features a wide array of games that can be enjoyed with a controller, such as the acclaimed titles Balatro, NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, Dead Cells, Shovel Knight Dig, Fantasian, Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and many more.
Enhanced Compatibility with Phone Cases
The major enhancement of the revised Gen 2 Backbone One is its compatibility with various phone cases. Unlike the initial iteration, users no longer have to remove their phone from its case to connect it to the controller.
Traditional Gaming Experience
The Backbone One offers a more traditional gaming experience with its button layout and grip style, featuring shoulder and trigger buttons, familiar face buttons, and a staggered layout for the analog sticks. The controller also conveniently folds down to fit easily in your pocket when not in use, providing a Switch-like handheld gaming experience on your phone.
Streaming and Remote Play
With the Backbone One attached, you can stream console games using the PS Remote Play and Xbox mobile apps. It serves as an excellent remote play device and is ideal for streaming the vast selection of Xbox and PC games available with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
If Best Buy sells out, keep an eye out for Amazon matching the deal. Check the links below to see if Amazon adjusts its price accordingly.
PlayStation and Xbox Controller Deals
Be sure to explore more controller deals, including the PlayStation holiday deal on DualSense controllers and Amazon’s Xbox Wireless Controller bundles, which include Fire TV 4K Sticks and 30 days of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Both DualSense and Xbox Wireless Controllers are great choices for mobile gaming when paired with a compatible phone clip.