PlayStation Embraces Growing Mobile Popularity With a Swanky New Device

Published 07/29/2022, 7:50 AM EDT

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The gaming industry has grown a lot in recent years. Now, it’s not just limited to PC or consoles but has made its way into the mobile phone. Mobile gaming is booming these days and gaining interest from industry giants like Sony PlayStation.

It feels like yesterday when the mobile phone was just a communication device. And gaming was limited to games like Snakes or Tetris. But now, everyone can play games with visually pleasing 3D graphics and smooth gameplay. Nowadays, even mobile phone manufacturers focus more on gaming compatibility.

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This booming market has caught the attention of PlayStation. Now, the Japanese multinational company, Sony, offers their console the finest gaming experience these days. The latest console, PlayStation 5, already has a massive demand in the gaming community.

PlayStation introduces a mobile controller

After the colossal success in the console gaming industry, Sony has turned its eyes toward mobile phone gaming. They are likely planning to make a name even in this gaming industry. Moreover, they have already taken the first step in association with Backbone.

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The Backbone CEO, Maneet Khaira, introduced their latest mobile phone. Controller, the Backbone One – PlayStation Edition. As the name suggests, Backbone made this controller in association with PlayStation.

This mobile phone controller has a similar appearance to the latest DualSense controller. This mobile controller even mimicked the transparent face buttons and the visually distinctive, floating appearance of the DualSense controller.

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However, supposing that it’s not enough to please the mobile phone gamers, then this PS mobile controller also has direct compatibility with Pulse 3D headsets. This controller also supports the PS Remote Play, meaning Sony fans can play their favorite PlayStation games on mobile phones.

Aside from PS Remote Play, fans can easily play famous bile games like Genshin Impact, Call of Duty, and Fantasia. However, the only problem that fans might have is this Backbone One – PlayStation edition is only available for iPhone users. But Backbone CEO revealed they would also release a version for Android.

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Undoubtedly, it would be interesting to see if this mobile phone controller opens new doors for Playstation in mobile gaming. Would you try this mobile controller?

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Ripan Majumdar

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Ripan Majumdar is an esports and F1 writer at Essentially Sports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Science from West Bengal State University, Kolkata. Ripan is a massive Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez fan.
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Veer Badani