Backbone Pro adds Bluetooth and battery, turning the top iPhone gamepad into a universal controller

Backbone has officially announced Backbone Pro, a next-generation gaming controller built to work seamlessly across phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, and even VR headsets—including Apple Vision Pro. Unlike traditional game controllers that are often tied to a single console, Backbone Pro is designed for platform-agnostic gaming. It supports both USB-C wired connections for handheld play and Bluetooth for wireless mode. The controller pairs instantly with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, as well as devices like the Meta Quest and Samsung Gaming Hub. Backbone’s app includes “FlowState technology” for quick switching between paired devices. I’ve been testing Backbone Pro with GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming to play Fortnite on both an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a Mac, and the experience has been smooth and responsive. The ability to switch between handheld and wireless modes makes it feel more like a console-grade controller than just a mobile accessory. The controller was developed over thr ... Read full article.