Backbone gaming controller deals are here for Prime Day, but going fast — save up to $40

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The Backbone Pro is my on-the-go controller, and it's finally on sale for Prime Day

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There are already tons of great Amazon Prime Day deals out there, but yesterday, there was one I was waiting for.

I love gaming on the go, and recently, I transitioned from the Razer Kishi V2 to the Backbone Pro as my preferred mobile gaming controller. But on day one of Prime Day, there was no Backbone Pro deal to be found.

Now, though, you can not only score $35 off on the Backbone Pro mobile controller, but you can score great deals on the more affordable Backbone One (Gen 2) for both USB-C and Lightning devices.

That means no matter what your budget is, you can score a great deal on a mobile controller — but you have to act fast. These deals could disappear at any minute.

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Why get a Backbone controller?

If you're a gamer who is on the fence about a mobile controller, I definitely recommend grabbing one. I used to carry around my Razer Kishi V2 like a security blanket, but it had one notable shortcoming. It only worked with my phone. So if I were traveling, I'd have to pack an Xbox controller too, in case I wanted to play games on my laptop or Fire TV Stick 4K Max while traveling.

With the Backbone Pro, I don't need to do that anymore. Thanks to its wireless capabilities, I'm not only able to connect it to my phone and play Xbox games on the cloud, but I can also wirelessly connect it to my laptop for gaming there. I'm not the only one who loves this Pro feature, too. Anthony Spadafora, our Managing Editor, Security and Home Office, has also tried the Backbone Pro, and he raved about its ability to connect to a PC for wireless gaming.

If that's not important to you, though, and you just want to game on your phone, then the Backbone One is still a great controller, and right now, you can save up to $40 on it for Prime Day. These deals are exclusive to Prime subscribers, though, where applicable, we've found some deals on Backbone controllers at Best Buy as well.

Prime Day Backbone controller deals

Backbone One Gen 2 (Lightning)
Save 40%
Backbone One Gen 2 (Lightning): was $99 now $59 at Amazon

The Backbone One lets you play native mobile apps, Xbox cloud games and games on GeForce NOW. The PlayStation Edition adds PlayStation Remote Play and is even designed to look like a DualSense controller. Just remember, this version connects via a Lightning Port, so it's only compatible with certain iPhones. Price Check: was $99 now $59 @ Best Buy (PlayStation edition)

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Backbone One Gen 2 (USB-C)
Save $30
Backbone One Gen 2 (USB-C): was $99 now $69 at Amazon

If your device uses USB-C, then this is the Backbone One for you. It still works just like its Lightning port counterpart, meaning you can play mobile, Xbox Cloud and GeForce Now games on the go with ease. Price Check: was $99 now $69 @ Best Buy

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Backbone Pro
Save 20% ($34)
Backbone Pro: was $169 now $135 at Amazon

The Backbone Pro is larger, more ergonomic and more convenient than the Backbone One. It lets you play directly on your phone or wirelessly on your PC, tablet and other devices. With full-size thumbsticks and two remappable back buttons, it can hold its own against your favorite gaming controller. Price Check: $169 @ Best Buy

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For more great discounts, be sure to check out our Amazon Prime Day deals live blog right now.

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Malcolm McMillan
Malcolm McMillan
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Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made.

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