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[FoxMcChief]

Introducing the Backbone One - DEATH STRANDING Limited Edition Controller | Backbone Blog

Backbone is proud to announce a new limited-edition controller for the new release of Hideo Kojima's DEATH STRANDING, available to play on iOS.

playbackbone.com

Looks awesome. Might need to get a second one.

 

[somesang]

I wish the buttons on these weren't so clicky.

 

[FingerBang]

Oh yeah, that classic Kojima yellow! /s

 

[Del_X]

looks like piss

 

[JaksGhost]

Doesn't hit the same without a Bridge Baby staring you down from inside.

 

[intbal]

I'll wait for the Backbone One X mid-gen upgrade.

 

[lughnasadh123]

Same weird mixed-yet-overall-positives as the game. Nailed it!

 

[ReBurn]

looks like piss

It's also the PS360 shooter edition

 

[kiphalfton]

$125

Lol, no way

 

[mckmas8808]

Looks pretty cool. But why?

 

[FoxMcChief]

Looks pretty cool. But why?

Collaboration for the iOS release of Death Stranding.

 

[FoxMcChief]

$125

Lol, no way

Backbone controllers are amazing.

 

[The Fartist]

 

[The Pleasure]

Gaf Gold?

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Would love to use this on the beach.

 

[CanUKlehead]

I'm good.

 

[March Climber]

looks like piss

History repeats itself.

 

[Dorfdad]

JUST MAKE ONE THAT WORKS WITH ALL CASES ON!

 

[rofif]

it's still fucking telephone

 

[FoxMcChief]

it's still fucking telephone

Dude looks older than death. I’ll take my tech/entertainment advice from someone at least born in the last 50 years.

Dudes movies are overrated.

 

[analog_future]

JUST MAKE ONE THAT WORKS WITH ALL CASES ON!

They already did...

I mean not all cases, but the new Backbones support the use of just about any "normal" sized case.

 

[Senua]

Dude looks older than death. I’ll take my tech/entertainment advice from someone at least born in the 50 years.

Dudes movies are overrated.

Worst post of the day

 

[Jesb]

I bought one of these and it was an unreliable pos. Phone would connect to it one day than not another day. Returned it.

 

[Saber]

Not particulary fond of transparent controllers and the color didn't help.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Looks pretty cool. But why?

Merch, brand awarness.

 

[Dorfdad]

They already did...

I mean not all cases, but the new Backbones support the use of just about any "normal" sized case.

Yeah sadly I use a wallet case and the backbones fit but the connector isn't long enough to connect to iPhone port. Wish they made one. Not taking a case off to play a game.

 

[rofif]

Worst post of the day

Dude I never agree with you but let everyone know! today is the day WE BOTH AGREE !!!
yamaci17 you won't believe it. There is someone else I agreed with this week !

 

[near]

Looks pretty cool. But why?

Death Stranding is coming to the Apple App Store on Jan 31.

‎DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

‎From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. In the future, a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to grotesque creatures from the afterlife...

apps.apple.com

 

[kiphalfton]

Dude looks older than death. I’ll take my tech/entertainment advice from someone at least born in the last 50 years.

Dudes movies are overrated.

That is what happens when you habitually sniff your own farts.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

looks like piss

If you're dehydrated yes

 

[mckmas8808]

Death Stranding is coming to the Apple App Store on Jan 31.

‎DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

‎From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. In the future, a mysterious event known as the Death Stranding has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to grotesque creatures from the afterlife...

apps.apple.com

 

[poodaddy]

Dude looks older than death. I’ll take my tech/entertainment advice from someone at least born in the last 50 years.

Quick, someone tell John Carmack his tech advice is useless now!

 

[MALpractice311]

$125

Lol, no way

Yeah, that's quite a price tag, especially considering they were just on sale for $70 at a bunch of retailers in November and December. That's when I got mine.

 

[Synless]

Backbone controllers are amazing.

They are not $99 or $125 amazing. Im infinitely amazed these sell for this when controllers like Xbox and Dualsense controllers, that are better in every way sell much cheaper.

I wish Sony or Microsoft sold a phone version of their controllers that just connected to both sides. Id buy it in a heart beat.

I own the backbone and its serviceable at best.

 

[FoxMcChief]

They are not $99 or $125 amazing. Im infinitely amazed these sell for this when controllers like Xbox and Dualsense controllers, that are better in every way sell much cheaper.

I wish Sony or Microsoft sold a phone version of their controllers that just connected to both sides. Id buy it in a heart beat.

I own the backbone and its serviceable at best.

It’s because there’s no real competition is why the price is what it is. The backbones only true competitor is the razer kishi and they’re similar in price.

Being able to connect directly to the phone is a huge plus.

Don’t get me wrong, they should cost way less, but that’s the market man. Nothing costs what they should.

 

[Synless]

It’s because there’s no real competition is why the price is what it is. The backbones only true competitor is the razer kishi and they’re similar in price.

Being able to connect directly to the phone is a huge plus.

Don’t get me wrong, they should cost way less, but that’s the market man. Nothing costs what they should.

I understand the why. I am not at all questioning that. I am saying anyone who says it’s amazing, wrong. It pales in comparison to console controllers.

To your exact point, when nothing else is out there average seems great.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I understand the why. I am not at all questioning that. I am saying anyone who says it’s amazing, wrong. It pales in comparison to console controllers.

To your exact point, when nothing else is out there average seems great.

Ehh. Feels amazing to me. I’ve tried a bunch of different Bluetooth options, controller mounts and the Backbone is the standout device that just works perfectly. I play the majority of my “consoles” via remote play, and don’t notice a drop in control quality when compared to the official controllers. Except for the touch pad. Thankfully I play on the PS5 the least.

 

[R6Rider]

Looks like yellowed plastic after 20 years.

Awful color choice.

 

[The Fartist]

Love

Dude looks older than death. I’ll take my tech/entertainment advice from someone at least born in the last 50 years.

Dudes movies are overrated.

Love him or hate him, he's 100% right about watching movies on a phone.

 

[bender]

Dudes movies are overrated.

 

[AndrewRyan]

Just bought a new android phone and thinking about getting one of these or the G8 Galileo. The Galileo comes with hall effect sticks making it somewhat worth the price but reviews say the Backbone is better integrated via. their custom app for shared controller configurations. Anyone try both?

 

[Rudius]

A bit ugly color.

On side note, it was awesome to play Death Stranding during the pandemic. Perfect timing for such immersion.

 

[Giallo Corsa]

$125

Lol, no way

Ikr ?
And then people complain about the 200 Eurodollar PS portal which has haptics/vibration, proper analogue sticks and a 8'' screen to boot...
Had the Kishi, used it for a couple of days and sent it back, it just didn't feel right - especially for the price i got it.

I know that there's R&D involved when making these things but, 100+ Eurodollars for 4 pieces of plastic put together is too big of an ask