Spring is in the air, and that means there are a few unexpected deals on items across the board, and that includes handheld consoles you can enjoy outside in the fresh air. Today’s popular designs include innovative consoles such as the Backbone One, which is now down to $70 at Woot. This collapsible controller can turn your phone into a handheld console.
With this deal, you’ll save $30 off the full price of $100. That puts the Backbone One just $10 over its lowest-ever price, and is still a fantastic discount considering that it includes a carrying case that would normally make this bundle go for more. Woot is offering this discount until Friday, March 14, so we suggest acting fast.
The PlayStation Edition of the Backbone One has the same buttons found on Sony’s DualSense controllers, but it’s compatible with more game streaming services than just PlayStation Plus. It also supports streaming from Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, Amazon Luna and more. Woot is selling the USB-C model, which is designed to help you save money and use your new device with both iPhones and Androids (including the iPhone 15 and 16 models that use USB-C charging).
Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money.
The Backbone One features responsive analog triggers and great tactile buttons, as well as clickable thumbsticks. All of this means the controller is perfect for cloud-based gaming. Just want to play the games installed on your phone instead? No problem. This controller works great with those as well. It’s also equipped with a pass-through charging port, so you can charge your phone while you’re playing, plus a headphone jack for plugging in your favorite gaming headset.
Why this deal matters
Backbone One controllers are designed to be convenient, tactile and comfortable. This is the first major price cut on a Backbone One device this year, so if you’re looking to zero in on a well-priced game controller just before the start of spring, now’s the time to swoop in. It’s worth noting that the controller was down to $60 during Black Friday sales, but this deal at Woot includes the controller and a carrying case. Though Woot’s price means this deal is $10 more, it’s still an excellent price and makes now as good a time as any to splurge.
Looking for more gaming deals? You’ll find plenty of bargains on games and accessories for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch available right now as well.
CNET is always covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more. Start with the hottest sales and discounts on the CNET Deals page, and sign up for the CNET Deals Text to get daily deals sent straight to your phone. Add the free CNET Shopping extension to your browser for real-time price comparisons and cash-back offers. And peruse our gift guide, which includes a full range of ideas for birthdays, anniversaries and more.
Read the full article here