![]() ![]() ![]() #Xbox backbone androidAs of the time of this post, Android users must look for other options and that’s where a Razer Kishi the better option. The hardware will set you back $99 and for now, only works with newer iPhones (iOS 13 and above) which will either make you happy or quite upset. And if that’s you, then the Backbone is a good device that scratches that itch. And the app also makes it easy to find games outside of Xbox that work with the peripheral in the Apple App store.īut if you are reading this post, there is a strong possibility that you are doing so as you want to find a better way to play Xbox content on your iPhone without using Bluetooth. ![]() Their quick-action buttons for jumping into the Backbone app is actually useful and while not expliclity designed for Xbox could gaming compatibility, it works exceptionally well. #Xbox backbone BluetoothThat’s the key here, other companies like Razer have built Backbone-like devices and you can find dozens of Bluetooth versions on Amazon (or my inbox that I get pitched each week) but Backbone wants to be different and for that, I applaud their effort. This means that Backbone’s complete solution of hardware and (potential) community is an important differentiator. While this functionality is not for everyone, in some parts of the world, specifically Asia, mobile gaming is huge and fiercely competitive. And I think that’s the key, Backbone isn’t just selling a peripheral, it’s trying to build a community that feels a lot like Xbox Live, but isn’t Xbox Live. There are also other features like a friends list, chatrooms, and everything else you would expect from a modern gaming platform. Meaning, recording your battle royal final kills or sharing Halo kill streaks becomes much easier on mobile devices with the Backbone. With the hardware button that looks like a square, you can quickly take, edit, and share mobile gaming content. Backbone has a companion application that many will write off and that’s understandable the reality is that it does offer a lot of functionality and can make gaming more enjoyable – don’t overlook it entirely. But the buttons are tactile and offer a good experience for playing games on your phone and this arrangement is far superior to trying to play using touch controls.īut the hardware is only the start of the story. You do have to take your phone out of the case and the analog sticks/movements leave room for improvement. The physical device feels well built but it’s not perfect. My version of the Backbone works with iOS and I had zero problems with iOS 14.5 recognizing the device and in a few seconds, was able to jump into Xbox cloud gaming utilizing the hardware. The idea is simple, and candidly this is not the only device like this on the market, you place your phone into the middle of the hardware, it hugs your phone, and connects directly to the smartphone without using Bluetooth. While the company may be a new player in the gaming-accessories market, the Backbone hardware has a lot to offer and, as of the time of this post, this is the best way to play Xbox cloud gaming. Sure, some services may come and go and others have yet to be birthed but the gravity of the market is pulling towards bringing more AAAA style games to new devices that may not be able to natively run the applications.įor the past three weeks or so, I have been using Backbone, a new device that is looking to turn your mobile phone into a handheld console. Services like Stadia, Luna, and Xbox Cloud Gaming are here and there is no going back. There is little doubt that we are sitting in the accretion disc of the black hole that is game streaming. ![]()
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