'We don't intend to just build a product, we want to build a platform' — Backbone CEO on the future of its mobile gaming controller

Backbone One controller is compatible with the best Android or iPhone devices.

It’s also brought out variants of the controller, such as a PlayStation edition, a Death Stranding variant, and now, an Xbox Edition .

CEO Maneet Khaira talks about how he sees Backbone fitting into the game controller market in the future, especially as foldable phones become more affordable.

Backbone One: Xbox Edition controller will be available for $ 109.99 .

Khaira wants Backbone to be more than just offering a controller and an app.

He wants to see Backbone as an ecosystem, much like Microsoft and Apple .

The company also wants to be an amazing software platform for playing games long-term.

Backbone wants to be the most accessible option at around $100 .

CEO Maneet Khaira : "We don't intend to just build a product, we want to build a platform" Backbone One controller works with both iOS and Android devices, eliminating the need for separate versions.

Remote play with Backbone was a class of experience that needs a controller.