The Backbone One: PlayStation Edition is a new PlayStation-branded controller built to work with iPhones, Backbone and Sony announced Thursday. The new controller is designed to look like the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller and even has its classic, translucent face buttons. The Backbone One: PlayStation Edition is now available for fans to purchase for $99.99.
The Backbone One: PlayStation Edition is designed for PS Remote Play, allowing gamers to wirelessly connect to their PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 and play games like Ghost of Tsushima or Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on their phone. In addition to Remote Play, the Backbone One offers access to the special Backbone app, which includes PlayStation updates and navigation without using a touch screen.
Backbone has been making great mobile controllers for years, but this is their first official collaboration with Sony. The controller offers two sides, each with an analog stick and buttons, and a bridge in the middle, which holds an iPhone. The controller connects to the iPhone and consumes power, so it does not require separate charging. The body of the controller includes a Lightning Cable port, which allows gamers to charge their phones while playing, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Backbone One: PlayStation Edition also works with App Store games that offer controller support, such as Genshin Impact and Call of Duty: Mobile. And fans can also use Backbone One — PlayStation Edition to access other remote play services, including Xbox Game Pass.