Backbone Labs, a company most known for its handheld gaming accessories such as the 'Backbone One' lineup of controllers, has recently made some official adjustments to its 'Backbone One V2' released last year. The controller, available in both an all-white 'PlayStation Edition' and an all-black regular 'Xbox'-inspired edition, this controller is officially recognized by all mobile applications with official controller support, such as 'Call of Duty: Mobile,' 'Diablo Immortal,' or even game-streaming services such as PlayStation Remote Play, Steam Link, and GeForce NOW.
While the controller is available with a lightning connector dubbed the 'For iPhone' edition, the USB-C version was previously regarded as the option specifically for Android users. However, with the alteration of the charging port on the iPhone 15 lineup now being USB-C rather than Lightning, the controller is now dubbed the 'For iPhone (USB-C)' edition, in an effort to attract more users and more properly represent the controllers for iPhone 15 users.
Aside from this change, the V2 features increased mobile phone size compatibility, improvements to some buttons, and various manufacturing improvements, all without increasing the cost of the device.
With these changes, the Backbone One V2 is solidified as one of the best gaming controllers on the mobile platform, in large part due to its official partnerships with Xbox and PlayStation.
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Backbone Changed the Packaging for its Backbone One V2
Trend Themes
1. Cross-platform Gaming Accessories - The Backbone One V2's compatibility with both iPhone and Android through USB-C highlights the trend towards universal mobile gaming accessories.
2. Mobile Game-streaming Expansion - The official recognition of the controller by services like PlayStation Remote Play and GeForce NOW underlines the expansion of mobile game-streaming capabilities.
3. Enhanced Device Compatibility - Improved support for larger mobile phones in the Backbone One V2 reflects the trend of enhancing accessory compatibility with evolving smartphone designs.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Gaming Accessories - This industry benefits from innovations like the Backbone One V2, which bridge the gap between high-end console gaming and mobile phones.
2. Game Streaming Services - Game streaming services are set to grow in relevance as more devices like the Backbone One V2 support seamless integration and user convenience.
3. Smartphone Manufacturing - Manufacturers are now prioritizing USB-C ports, which is evident in accessories like the Backbone One V2 adapting swiftly to these changes.