Summary
Fans of Hideo Kojima’s genre-bending gameDeath Strandingcan now pre-order a special limited-edition Backbone One controller themed around the title. The controller is available for $124.99 from the official Backbone store, the Kojima Productions online store, and will also be sold on the Kojima Productions Japanese store.
This limited-edition “Death Stranding Backbone One” sports translucent yellow front plates and pastel orange on the back, an unmistakable nod to those pod-like Bridge Baby carriers from the game. Flip it around, and you’ll spot an understated Death Stranding logo printed right on the back.
It’s not just about looks though. The controller builds on Backbone’s second-gen design, so you’re getting nicely improved ergonomics with that rethought D-pad shape and magnetic mounts to keep your phone locked in tight. As you’d expect, it hooks up via USB-C, making it compatible with USB-C iPhones and Android gear.
Now, here’s the sweetener: buy the controller at either the Backbone store or Kojima Productions' shop, and you’ll get a mobile copy of Death Stranding Director’s Cut thrown in free. We’re talking the full-fat Death Stranding experience on your iPhone or iPad, new missions and all. The catch? Only the latest iPhone models with M-series Apple Silicon chips can actually run Death Stranding natively. Older iOS devices need a Mac/PC handy for streaming.
Note to the fans, you gotta act quick if you want the chance to get your hands on one of these special Backbone Ones. Kojima Productions have confirmed the Death Stranding collaboration is only available to order from 30th January through February 1st, 2024. Once the limited preorder window slams shut after the 72-hour mark, that’s it.
Here’s where you’re able to purchase the controller. MSRP has been set at $124.99 a pop. Clearly, the studios are keeping supply tight on these collector’s item controllers, building up the hype around what will surely become some of the most sought-after Backbone hardware ever produced. A move we truly respect.
For those unfamiliar, Death Stranding is an open world action game set in a fractured near-future United States. Players take on the role of courier Sam Porter Bridges as he treks across the supernatural wilderness, braving dangers both human and spectral.
Anyhoozy, the Death Stranding Backbone One is now available in limited quantities, so interested buyers should act quickly and get their hands on it while stocks last!
