The best mobile game controller now comes in Xbox flavor, and I can’t get enough

Just the right mix of nostalgia and modern luxury.

Apr 7, 2025 - 16:37

The best mobile game controller now comes in Xbox flavor, and I can’t get enough

I have been hooked on telescopic mobile game controllers ever since I got my first Razer Kishi nearly five years ago, but after just a few minutes of testing, I knew the Backbone One Xbox Edition would be stealing the coveted place in my go-bag. Not only is it sleeker, lighter, and more premium, it also harkens back to my teenage years as an Xbox fanboy.

This new edition is essentially just a new colorway of the second-generation Backbone One, similar to the PlayStation Edition from a few years ago. If you’re an Xbox fan like me, the choice is obvious, but the controller is easily the best mobile controller I’ve ever tested.