[1] The company is known for consumer electronics and computer software products for gaming on Apple's iOS and Google's Android devices.

[15] The service offers users in-app perks such as free trials to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Google Stadia.

[16] On February 23, 2022, Backbone announced it had raised $40 million in its Series A funding round led by Index Ventures.

[17] Other notable investors in the round included Jason Citron (Discord), Nick Fajt (Rec Room), Patrick Spence (Sonos), The Weeknd, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Sound Ventures, and Nico Wittenborn’s Adjacent.

[23] The Backbone One controller was added to the designed for Xbox partner hardware program and is available for purchase from the Microsoft Store.

[32] The announcement also revealed that players would have immediate access to Twitch streaming and viewing directly from the Backbone app.

[33] The device was themed after the studio’s premiere video game series, Death Stranding with translucent yellow plastic.

[34] The limited edition controller was bundled with a free iOS copy of Death Stranding: Director's Cut.

[36] The device was said to be inspired by Malone's style and gaming passion, the controller has a translucent green design with glow-in-the-dark elements.