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Backbone Pro - Xbox Edition: Take Your Gaming Anywhere
- Ethan RothamelHardware Program Manager, Xbox
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November 12, 2025Earlier this year, Designed for Xbox and our friends at Backbone launched the Backbone One – Xbox Edition. Now they are back with their next generation controller, redesigned from the ground up to let you access your favorite games on mobile, PC, smart TV, and beyond.
Meet the Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition, a great gaming experience, now designed for almost any screen you own, whether you’re on your phone, tablet, PC, TV, or streaming device. Every detail, from the precise placement of the full-size thumbsticks to the laser-etched grips and Hall Effect triggers, is the result of relentless optimization.
Backbone Pro offers two ways to play: Handheld Mode, where your phone is physically connected via USB-C for low latency and no charging required; and Wireless Mode, connecting via Bluetooth Low Energy for gaming from a distance.
Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition Features
- Play Anywhere: Built-in battery, USB-C, and Bluetooth Low Energy unlock gaming across devices.
- Pro-Grade Control: Full-size ALPS thumbsticks, laser-etched textured grips, Hall Effect triggers, and rear buttons for precision and comfort.
- Jump Into Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play: Includes one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to explore a growing library of games.
Seamless Play with the Backbone App
Personalize your play with custom profiles, button remapping, and effortless device switching – all within the Backbone App. Switching between phone, PC, and TV is simple, with FlowState – just a tap moves your controller from screen to screen. The Backbone App also supports Apple Arcade, Steam Link, and other controller-friendly mobile titles, so you have gaming options in addition to Xbox.
Backbone Pro vs. Backbone One
Not sure which controller to snag? Here’s an overview of both controllers at a glance:
- Backbone Pro – Xbox Edition: All-new ergonomic design for comfort and precision, Bluetooth and hardwired play, full-size ALPS sticks, Hall Effect triggers, two customizable back buttons, profiles and remapping, and built in battery.
- Backbone One – Xbox Edition: Ultra-mobile, hardwired plug-in design optimized for portability, classic inputs, and quick jump into the Xbox app on your mobile device, to access features including Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play with the Xbox button. Compatible with USB-C devices only.
Available Now
The Backbone Pro Xbox Edition launches today. It’s available for $179.99 USD ERP through Backbone.com, xbox.com, and Amazon, with Best Buy floor placement in the US beginning November 30. Worldwide shipping is supported.
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