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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

Senior Reporter, News

Senior Reporter, News

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    Backbone gives Master Chief an upgrade.

    Following the Xbox-branded Backbone One controller that launched earlier this year, the Backbone Pro is getting a similar translucent green facelift. The $179.99 Backbone Pro Xbox Edition is available today with the same functionality as the standard Pro including Bluetooth connectivity, but adds Xbox-specific buttons and shortcuts.

    <em>The Backbone Pro Xbox Edition features the same green tint as the </em>Halo <em>version of the original Xbox Controller S.</em>
    <em>The controller expands to accommodate phones of various sizes, but it can also be used on its own as a wireless Bluetooth controller.</em>
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    The Backbone Pro Xbox Edition features the same green tint as the Halo version of the original Xbox Controller S.
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    Improve retro gaming on the Switch 2 with a handheld CRT dock.

    If you grew up playing the Super Nintendo and N64 on a beastly tube TV, you may appreciate Joel Hartlaub’s custom dock for the Switch 2. It features an integrated CRT screen, recessed hand grips with shoulder buttons hidden inside, and speakers that outperform those on Nintendo’s latest handheld.

    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    A new rhythm game drum kit controller is coming next year.

    Following a gamepad with a fret button accessory and a collection of Gibson Les Paul guitar controllers for playing rhythm games like Fortnite Festival, CRKD is now teasing a full drum kit controller. Pricing, functionality, compatibility, and availability aren’t known yet, aside from a release sometime in 2026.