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“Between direct USB-C iPhone play and instant Bluetooth switching to iPad or Mac, the Backbone Pro USB-C is the most complete Apple ecosystem controller yet.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 18mo ago
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Backbone Pro USB-C
$149 · Full-Size Ergonomic Grips / Hall-Effect Triggers & Sticks / USB-C Pass-Through · 1y 6m old
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The Backbone Pro USB-C answers every power-user request with full-size ALPS/Hall-effect thumbsticks, sculpted ergonomic rear grips, two remappable back buttons, and dual USB-C + Bluetooth FlowState wireless connectivity for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
Sanjiv Sathiah · Managing Editor
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“Full-height thumbsticks, sculpted grips, rear buttons, and built-in Bluetooth make the Backbone Pro USB-C a massive leap forward for iPhone and iPad gaming.”
IGN · 89
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“The Backbone Pro USB-C keeps Backbone's travel-friendly DNA while adding full-size sticks and Bluetooth wireless support for iPad and Mac.”
The Verge · 87
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“Full-height thumbsticks, sculpted grips, rear buttons, and built-in Bluetooth make the Backbone Pro USB-C a massive leap forward for iPhone and iPad gaming.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 18mo ago
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“The Backbone Pro USB-C keeps Backbone's travel-friendly DNA while adding full-size sticks and Bluetooth wireless support for iPad and Mac.”
Publisher score: 8.5/10 · 18mo ago
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TouchArcadeCoverage
Backbone Pro USB-C Review
“Between direct USB-C iPhone play and instant Bluetooth switching to iPad or Mac, the Backbone Pro USB-C is the most complete Apple ecosystem controller yet.”
Source page · 18mo ago
IGNCoverage
Backbone Pro USB-C Review
“Full-height thumbsticks, sculpted grips, rear buttons, and built-in Bluetooth make the Backbone Pro USB-C a massive leap forward for iPhone and iPad gaming.”
Source page · 18mo ago
The VergeCoverage
Backbone Pro USB-C Review
“The Backbone Pro USB-C keeps Backbone's travel-friendly DNA while adding full-size sticks and Bluetooth wireless support for iPad and Mac.”
Source page · 18mo ago
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Backbone Pro USB-C