# Backbone

> Backbone makes mobile gaming controllers and a companion app that brings native, cloud, and remote-play games into one place. Its Backbone One clips around a phone; Backbone Pro adds Bluetooth play across other screens, remappable controls, and a larger grip.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** Palo Alto, United States
- **Founders:** Maneet Khaira (Co-founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Backbone One, Backbone App, Backbone Pro, Backbone One PlayStation Edition, Backbone One Xbox Edition
- **Notable:** Launched Backbone One in 2020., Raised a $40 million Series A led by Index Ventures in 2022., Released an officially licensed PlayStation Edition in 2022.

## Products & services

- **Backbone One** — Phone-mounted USB-C or Lightning controller; current US list price $99.99.
- **Backbone App** — Free game launcher and library across mobile, cloud and remote play; premium Backbone+ features are available.
- **Backbone Pro** — USB-C and Bluetooth controller with full-size sticks, rear buttons, remapping and up to 40 hours wireless battery life; current US list price $169.99.
- **Backbone One PlayStation Edition** — Officially licensed PlayStation-themed Backbone One.
- **Backbone One Xbox Edition** — Xbox-themed USB-C Backbone One developed with Xbox.
- **Backbone Pro Xbox Edition** — Xbox-themed Pro controller; US list price $179.99.

## Achievements

- Launched Backbone One in 2020.
- Raised a $40 million Series A led by Index Ventures in 2022.
- Released an officially licensed PlayStation Edition in 2022.
- Expanded from phone-only wired play to multi-screen wireless play with Backbone Pro in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Announced a limited Backbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition in three blind-box heritage colors, scheduled to ship October 20.
- **2026-04** — Announced a promotion with The Division Resurgence.
- **2025-12** — Released a limited Kith for Backbone Pro collaboration and a Fortnite Clyde outfit promotion.
- **2025-11** — Launched Backbone Pro Xbox Edition.

## Links

- Website: https://backbone.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playbackbone
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlayBackbone
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backbone/

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Last updated: 2026-09-28