Save Up to 50% on Backbone Gaming Controllers During Amazon Prime Day [CNET]

Transform your phone into a handheld game console with these handy devices. Snag them for up to 50% off with this limited-time Prime Day deal.

There are tons of gaming deals going on now during the Amazon Prime Day sale, including major discounts on several Backbone gaming controllers. While the appeal of the Nintendo Switch or Valve Steam Deck as handheld consoles is clear, they do require you to charge and carry an additional device on the go, which isn’t always ideal. That’s where the best iPhone gaming controllers and Android controllers come in, like the Backbone One, which lets you transform your phone into a handheld console at a moment’s notice. Right now, you can get your hands on the 1st generation lightning-enabled controller for 50% off or the 2nd generation USB-C-enabled controller for 30% off at Amazon. Shop these Prime Day deals before they’re gone.

Discounts are available on both the black and white variants of the controllers, including the PlayStation edition controller, so make sure to pick the one that fits your type of phone. The deepest discounts are on the 1st generation version, but the updated 2nd generation controller is still a great deal at 30% off. Note that some of these deals are exclusive to Prime members, depending on the version and color variety that you choose.

The Backbone One features responsive analog triggers and great, tactile buttons as well as clickable thumbsticks. All of this means the controller is perfect for cloud-based gaming and remotely playing Xbox and PlayStation games. Just want to play the games installed on your phone instead? No problem — this controller works great with those as well.

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The controller has a passthrough charging port, so you can charge your phone while you’re playing, plus a headphone jack for plugging in your favorite gaming headset. You can use it with most modern Android phones, as well the iPhone 15 series, and an included magnetic adapter adds versatility if you use your phone in a case that won’t fit. 

Need to upgrade your phone to get the best gaming experience? Before you place your order anywhere else, be sure to check out our collection of the best phone deals. We’ll also be updating our Amazon Prime Day live blog all week as new deals become available.