BACKBONE ONE | DEATH STRANDING 2 Limited Edition Controller
When your controller doesn’t just play the game — it becomes part of it.
A collaboration between Backbone, PlayStation, and Kojima Productions, this isn’t just another controller drop — it’s a collectible built for the story-driven, detail-obsessed gamers who live in the world Hideo Kojima created.
The Backbone One – DEATH STRANDING 2 Limited Edition reimagines mobile gaming hardware with a design language straight out of the upcoming Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. With only 1,350 units worldwide, this is a rare fusion of function and art — a piece of gaming history disguised as a controller.
Design & Build
This limited edition Backbone features a translucent blue and amber shell inspired by the game’s haunting aesthetic. Every button, every line feels deliberate — even the aluminum D-pad and triggers carry a weight that screams premium.
Official PlayStation icons replace generic labels, keeping it sleek and authentic to the DualSense heritage.
Each controller ships in a rugged hard case with a numbered plate and commemorative tag, giving it collector status from the moment it arrives. Whether you’re gaming or displaying it on your shelf, it stands out as a conversation piece.
Performance
Under the hood, it’s built on the second-generation Backbone One PlayStation Edition, so you get all the refinements that make Backbone the leader in mobile gaming:
- Ultra-responsive analog sticks and triggers
- Low-latency pass-through connection
- Telescopic frame that fits iPhone or Android
- Direct integration with PS Remote Play, Game Pass, and cloud streaming
It’s plug-and-play power with a cinematic twist — perfect for gamers who switch between phone sessions and console worlds.
The Aesthetic of Connection
The design channels Death Stranding’s central themes — connection, isolation, survival. The transparent casing mimics the look of fragile tech pulled from a post-collapse world, while the color palette hints at the mysterious fluids and amber tones seen throughout the series.
Even the feel of the metal buttons and textured grips make it seem like something that could’ve been issued by Bridges — part tool, part artifact.
Why It Matters
- Ultra-limited: Only 1,350 units exist. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
- Collector-grade packaging: Hard shell, numbered, ready for display.
- PlayStation integration: Designed for PS Remote Play and optimized for console-to-mobile transitions.
- Kojima DNA: Built with Kojima Productions’ direct input — every detail has intent.
Launch Details
- Release Date: November 6, 2025
- Expected Retail: Around $159.99 USD
- Availability: Backbone.com, select drops, and official Kojima Productions store
- Compatibility: iPhone & Android
This drop isn’t about adding another gadget to your setup — it’s about owning a piece of gaming mythology.
Final Thoughts
The Backbone One – Death Stranding 2 Limited Edition is what happens when design meets storytelling. It’s more than a controller — it’s a relic from a world that blurs the line between reality and imagination.
If Death Stranding taught us that every connection matters, this controller is your tether — linking your mobile grind to something bigger.
Click here to get on the waiting list.
