Microsoft says your “phone is an Xbox,” so grab this highly rated smartphone controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming, now at its lowest price in 12 months

Microsoft’s latest marketing campaign declared that anything with a screen is an Xbox. And if you’re going to play on an Xbox, you need a controller.

Right now you can get a Backbone One mobile gaming controller for iPhone or Android from Target for just $69. That’s a $30 savings that you can use toward some Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($16.99 for a month from Target) to keep you playing on the go.

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A budget-friendly entry into handheld gaming

The handheld gaming revolution is in full swing, with consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck and ROG Ally shaking up the concept of gaming on the go. These consoles can cost hundreds of dollars, but some more advanced versions even command a big price. And that doesn’t even take into account that we’re all still actively waiting for Xbox to release a built-in handheld console.

There is undoubtedly a barrier to entry for handheld gaming. Fortunately, we also happen to be in an era where almost everyone has a supercomputer in their pocket in the form of a smartphone that can – and probably already does – play games.

Accessories like the Backbone One make it possible to turn the smartphone you already have in your pocket into a handheld console without draining your rainy day fund. Backbone One is iPhone compatible and Android compatible and pairs exceptionally well with Xbox Cloud Gaming (only available through an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription) to let you play when you want, where you want. You’re not just limited to playing games available on Game Pass either, as Xbox recently announced an update that lets users bring their own games to stream via Xbox Cloud Gaming.