Launch of the Backbone One PlayStation Edition iPhone Controller and the addition of 1440p support for the PS5 by Sony
A limited number of nations now sell the Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for the iPhone. By connecting the controller to the phone and using the PS Remote Play app, iPhone users can now play PS5 and PS4 games directly on their devices. (The app also makes it easier to play PlayStation games on computers, Macs, and Android devices.) Naturally, you can use the controller to play games from the App Store on your iPhone. Also arriving in November is the Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android. In recent PlayStation-related news, Sony has begun distributing a new PS5 system software beta that supports 1440p.
Price and availability of the Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for the iPhone
Priced at $99.99 (approximately Rs. 8,000) in the US, the Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for the iPhone is offered in Black and White colour options. For the controller’s introduction in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US, Sony teamed up with Backbone. Later, the controller will be sold in additional nations. Backbone One PlayStation Edition Controller for Android will be available from November this year.
As previously mentioned, the Android version of the Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller will begin shipping in November and will cost the same $99.99 (roughly Rs. 8,000) as the iPhone controller.
Features of the Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller
The DualSense controller’s button layout is also present on the White version of the controller. The Xbox controller button layout is present on the Black colour option. The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for iPhone is said to be inspired by the “elegant colours, materials, and finishes of the PS5 console’s DualSense wireless controller, right down to the transparent face buttons and its visually distinctive, floating appearance,” according to a PlayStation blog.
As previously mentioned, Backbone One also supports other game streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and App Store games like Genshin Impact, Fantasian, and Call of Duty: Mobile. The Backbone App includes PlayStation integrations, such as the ability to browse hundreds of game titles and create custom glyphs, and it can be used to create a customised PlayStation experience. The iPhone device powers the controller, so it doesn’t need to be charged.
Along with that, purchasing a Backbone One grants you access to more than 350 console games. The controller comes with benefits like a two-month trial of Google Stadia Pro and three-month access to custom emoji, longer messages, and server-specific profiles on Discord Nitro. It can be collapsed, has a low-latency connection, supports screenshots and game clips, and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. A Backbone App launch button, a screenshot button, and a mute button are all included.
Another PlayStation-related development involves the rollout of a new PS5 system software beta to invited participants in a few countries, which now includes 1440p support, game lists, and other updates. The PS5 beta adds support for 1440p HDMI video output, effectively giving users another visual setting on compatible PC monitors and TVs. Additionally, players can gain better anti-aliasing by super sampling down from a higher native resolution (like 4K) to 1440p output.