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Microsoft says your “phone is an Xbox,” so grab this highly rated smartphone controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming, now at its lowest price in 12 months
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Microsoft says your “phone is an Xbox,” so grab this highly rated smartphone controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming, now at its lowest price in 12 months

Microsoft’s latest marketing campaign declared that anything with a screen is an Xbox. And if you’re going to play on an Xbox, you’ll need a controller.

Right now you can purchase a Backbone One mobile gaming controller for iPhone or Android Target for just $69. That’s a $30 savings you can use toward an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (16.99 for a month at Target) so you can keep gaming on the go.

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A budget-friendly entry-level model for handheld gaming

The handheld gaming revolution is in full swing, with consoles like the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and ROG Ally shaking up the concept of gaming on the go. These consoles can cost hundreds of dollars, but some higher-end versions actually come with a high price tag. Not to mention the fact that we’re all still actively waiting for Xbox to release a native handheld console.

There is undoubtedly a barrier to entry into handheld gaming. Fortunately, we are also in an era where almost everyone has a supercomputer in their pocket in the form of a smartphone that can play games (and probably already does).

Backbone One controller

The Backbone One controller is the best mobile gaming controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming. (Image credit: Matt Brown | Windows Central)

Accessories like the Backbone One make it possible to turn the smartphone you already have in your pocket into a portable console without draining your rainy day fund. The Backbone One is iPhone compatible and Android compatible and pairs exceptionally well with Xbox Cloud Gaming (available only through an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription) so you can play whenever you want, wherever you want. You’re not just limited to playing games available on Game Pass either, as Xbox recently announced an update that will allow users to stream their own games via Xbox Cloud Gaming.