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

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(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

GameSir G8 Galileo side by side with a Backbone One

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 to argue with its affordable price tag. Right now, the G8 Galileo is down to$58.90 at Amazon (was $79.99).

Even withPrime Day gaming dealsforcing the price of the Backbone One down to its lowest-ever price of$69.99 (was $99.99), 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 to a USB-C device yet.

For the record, it’s not like I wouldn’t recommend the Backbone One. In fact, it 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|$79.99$58.90 at AmazonSave $21- In this Prime Exclusive deal, a 5% coupon brings the price down from an already very competitive $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 before.Buy it if:✅ You want a comfortable controller✅ You have larger hands✅ You want back buttonsDon’t buy it if:❌ You want a smaller form factorPrice check:Newegg: $59.99|Walmart: $59.86UK:£79.99£62.39 at AmazonView Deal

GameSir G8 Galileo|$79.99$58.90 at AmazonSave $21- In this Prime Exclusive deal, a 5% coupon brings the price down from an already very competitive $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 before.Buy it if:✅ You want a comfortable controller✅ You have larger hands✅ You want back buttonsDon’t buy it if:❌ You want a smaller form factorPrice check:Newegg: $59.99|Walmart: $59.86UK:£79.99£62.39 at AmazonView Deal

GameSir G8 Galileo|$79.99$58.90 at AmazonSave $21- In this Prime Exclusive deal, a 5% coupon brings the price down from an already very competitive $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 before.Buy it if:✅ You want a comfortable controller✅ You have larger hands✅ You want back buttonsDon’t buy it if:❌ You want a smaller form factorPrice check:Newegg: $59.99|Walmart: $59.86UK:£79.99£62.39 at AmazonView Deal

GameSir G8 Galileo|$79.99$58.90 at AmazonSave $21- In this Prime Exclusive deal, a 5% coupon brings the price down from an already very competitive $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 before.Buy it if:✅ You want a comfortable controller✅ You have larger hands✅ You want back buttonsDon’t buy it if:❌ You want a smaller form factorPrice check:Newegg: $59.99|Walmart: $59.86UK:£79.99£62.39 at Amazon

GameSir G8 Galileo$79.99$58.90 at AmazonSave $21

GameSir G8 Galileo|$79.99$58.90 at AmazonSave $21- In this Prime Exclusive deal, a 5% coupon brings the price down from an already very competitive $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 before.Buy it if:✅ You want a comfortable controller✅ You have larger hands✅ You want back buttonsDon’t buy it if:❌ You want a smaller form factorPrice check:Newegg: $59.99|Walmart: $59.86UK:£79.99£62.39 at Amazon

GameSir G8 Galileo|$79.99$58.90 at AmazonSave $21- In this Prime Exclusive deal, a 5% coupon brings the price down from an already very competitive $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 before.

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:Newegg: $59.99|Walmart: $59.86

UK:£79.99£62.39 at Amazon

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Backbone One|$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $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 burstsDon’t buy it if:❌ You have larger handsPrice check:Walmart: $78.99|Best Buy: $69.99UK:£99.99£69.99 at AmazonView Deal

Backbone One|$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $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 burstsDon’t buy it if:❌ You have larger handsPrice check:Walmart: $78.99|Best Buy: $69.99UK:£99.99£69.99 at AmazonView Deal

Backbone One|$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $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 burstsDon’t buy it if:❌ You have larger handsPrice check:Walmart: $78.99|Best Buy: $69.99UK:£99.99£69.99 at AmazonView Deal

Backbone One|$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $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 burstsDon’t buy it if:❌ You have larger handsPrice check:Walmart: $78.99|Best Buy: $69.99UK:£99.99£69.99 at Amazon

Backbone One$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $30

Backbone One|$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $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 burstsDon’t buy it if:❌ You have larger handsPrice check:Walmart: $78.99|Best Buy: $69.99UK:£99.99£69.99 at Amazon

Backbone One|$99.99$69.99 at AmazonSave $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:Walmart: $78.99|Best Buy: $69.99

UK:£99.99£69.99 at Amazon

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Like a lot of the bestPrime Day PS5 deals, this is a Prime Exclusive offer, so non-existing subscribers should check out a30-day free trialto get unpaid access. That said, these 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?

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

GameSir G8 Galileo close up

My personal pick for thebest mobile controllerwould have to be theGameSir G8 Galileo, as it feels the most like a full-sized pro controller. It even sports GameSir’s expertly placed back buttons, giving you more functionality and viability in first-person games. I personally wish more mobile controllers would try to integrate back buttons, but that’s a story for another time.

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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 excellently 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.

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

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

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 safer, 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 theRazerKishi Ultra and a new Backbone rival fromAsuscalled the ROG Tessen, so the competition is only going to get more fierce if Backbone doesn’t have a new ace up its sleeve.

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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

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Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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