Backbone Pro Controller Drops to $139.99 — Best Deal Yet

If you've been looking to level up mobile play, there's a solid deal to consider: the Backbone Pro mobile controller is currently available for $139.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, marking a $30 discount off its regular price. For gamers who prefer physical controls over touchscreens, this feels like a practical mid-cycle price drop rather than a clearance fire sale.

The Backbone Pro keeps the familiar two-halves-with-an-extendable-center design that snaps around phones. It plugs into USB‑C and offers full-size ALPS thumbsticks, a responsive D‑pad, A/B/X/Y face buttons, two programmable rear buttons, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A built-in battery is a notable addition, delivering around 40 hours of use on a charge and letting the controller pair with other devices via Bluetooth.

What makes the Pro useful beyond its hardware is the software ecosystem. Backbone’s app aggregates games from services like Apple Arcade, Netflix, and Google Play into a single launcher, and you can also stream Xbox or PlayStation titles — from your console or the cloud. Bluetooth support broadens compatibility to PCs, Steam Decks, iPads, and Macs, so the Pro can act as a semi-universal gamepad rather than a phone-only accessory.

Ergonomically, the controller feels more comfortable than holding a phone for long sessions, though it can look bulky when used standalone. For anyone who juggles cloud gaming, local streaming, and mobile titles, the price cut makes the Backbone Pro an appealing, versatile option without committing to a niche peripheral.

If you’re in the market for more bargains, the Verge piece also points out discounts on Nothing’s CMF Watch 3 Pro, Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2, and Govee outdoor lights — small extras if you’re shopping tech deals this week.