Two amazing mobile controllers, two great Prime Day deals - I know which one I'd buy

GameSir G8 Galileo side by side with a Backbone One
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

The Backbone One had the on-the-go gaming market under its tꦰhumb for a while. After the Nintendo Switch reminded us all how great portable gaming is, the added convenience of taking our home gaming sessions with us on our phones became a lot more appealing, and the Backbone was there for us. Now, though, it's been joined by some really powerful rivals, and while I'll always reserve a sp𒁃ot in my heart, I have a new favorite. 

GameSir's G8 Galileo was only the second product ever to earn a five-star review score from me, and back then, I called it a Backbone breaker. Not only do I prefer it as a gaming controller, but it's hard t𝔉o argue with its affordable price tag. Right now, the G8 Galileo is down to .

Even with 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Prime Day gaming deals forcing the price of the Backbone One down to its lowest-ever price of , I find it hard to justify the extra money you'd spend over GameSir🥃's alternative. It has two back buttons, a larger form factor, and a brand-new Bluetooth model for iPhone users who haven't immigrated t▨o a USB-C device yet. 

For the record, it's not like I wouldn't recommend the Backbone One. In fact, i🌸t might suit some shoppers better than others. Before we dive into who I'd recommend each controller to, here's a closer look at the deals on offer.

GameSir G8 Galileo |
Save $21 - In this Prime Exclusive deal, a 5% coupon brings the price down from an already very c🀅ompetitive $62.99. Make sure you check that box on the retail page to get the full saving. This is certainly cheaper than I remember ever seeing it befor♓e.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a comfortable controller
✅ You have larger hands
✅ You want back buttons 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a smaller form factor 

Price check:  | 

UK: 

Backbone One |
Save $30 - This is also a Prime-exclusive deal, so check out the free trial link down below if you aren't seeing the offer when you click through. This deal applies to all models of the Backbone (except🐻 the limited edition ones), so if you don't want a PlayStation version, you can still get the discount.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a portable, compact mobile controller
✅ You don't mind smaller buttons and grips
✅ You play on mobile in shorter bursts 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You have larger hands

Price check:  | 

UK: 

Like a lot of the best 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Prime Day PS5 deals, this is a Prime Exclusive offer, so non-existing subscribers should check out a to get unpaid access. That said, the❀se aren't just PS5 controllers, you can use them to play Xbox Game Pass games via cloud streaming too.♔ Let's have a closer look at who ought to buy which one.

Should you buy the GameSir G8 Galileo or the Backbone One?

GameSir G8 Galileo close up

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

My personal pick for the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best mobile controller would have to be the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:GameSir G8 Galileo, as it feels the most like a full-sized pro controller. It even sports GameSir's expertly place♓d back buttons, giving you more functionality and viability in first-person games. I personally wish more mob💝ile controllers would try to integrate back buttons, but that's a story for another time. 

The G8 Galileo has a USB-C connector, so if you're an Apple user with an older phone, you'll be better served by the iPhone-dedicated version of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Backbone One, which is currently on sale at . That said, Gamsir has just announced a new version of thꦿe G8 called the G8 Plus, which connects to any phone via Bluetooth. 

In terms of functionality, you might be thinking Backbone's PlayStation licensing gives it an edge for PS5 players, but in fact, the G8 works ওexcellently as a PS5 remote-play device. It's my number one reason for not buying a PlayStation Portal because its back buttons and comfortable grip make it a delight to use.

Backbone One PlayStation Edition on a desk mat with RGB border lighting

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

It's a smaller thing, but perhaps my favorite thing about the G8 Galileo is its pivoting USB-C connector. One of the biggest issues with the Backbone is that if you aren't careful, you can rip the male USB-C connector right off of it when disconnecting your phone. Since the Galileo's can pivot upwards, it feels much sa🐎fer, not to mention more convenient.

The only reason I'd recommend the Backbone One over the G8 Galileo is if someone really wants a smaller, low-profile mobile controller. If you're modest about gaming on a train, or want something that doesn't take up too much room in a backpack, the Backbone is a🌄 smaller, arguably more elegant device.

I'm currently testing the Razer Kishi Ultra and a new Backbone rival from Asus called the ROG Tessen, so the competition is only going to get more fierce if Backbone doesn't have a new aceౠ up its sleeve.