For you Apple iOS mobile gamers, Amazon is taking a hefty 40% off the Backbone One Lightning mobile gaming controller for iPhone 14 and older smartphones, now only $59.99 (was $100). This is the best price we’ve seen for this gaming controller ever and even beats out the best price during Black Friday. We picked the Backbone One as the best snap-on gamepad for 2024.
40% Off the Backbone One Controller (Lightning)
The Backbone One that’s on sale today has a Lightning connector for iPhone 14 or older models. You can choose either the white model with PlayStation style buttons or the black model with Xbox style buttons. This is the original Gen 1 model. This mobile gaming controller essentially turns your The Backbone One essentially turns your iPhone into a handheld gaming device like a mobile variant of the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. You simply snap your phone into the controller and you’re ready to go. Instead of using your touchscreen, you can now use actual physical controls on the gamepad, which makes for a much precise and less frustrating gaming experience.
25% Off the Gen 2 Back One Controller (USB Type-C)
Also on sale today is the newer Gen 2 version of the BackBone controller. This is the first discount we’ve seen for the Gen 2 model, which isn’t surprising since it only came out a few days ago. This time only the USB Type-C variant is on sale; it’s compatible with most Android phones with a USB Type-C port as well as the latest Apple iPhone 15. The biggest improvement on the 2nd gen model are the new magnetic adapters that allow you to plug your phone into the controller without popping the case off.
