 The ROG Tessen fixes all my gripes with the Backbone One. Let’s face it: touch screen controls may be convenient but they are far from the best way to play your favorite mobile games on your smartphone. Instead, you’re much better off picking up one of the best mobile game controllers instead.

Whether you want a better way to play your favorite mobile games like Genshin Impact — or in my case Rocket League Showdown — or you don’t want to use a full-size controller for remote play, a mobile game controller is the ideal solution for playing games on your smartphone.

While the Backbone One controller certainly turned heads when it first launched back in 2020, in the years since, we’ve seen a number of other mobile game controllers vying for its throne. However, the device itself does have a sleek design and comes with native support for remote play with your PS5. For me though, it’s missing an essential feature that’s kept it back from being my daily driver.

Fortunately, at Computex 2024, I stumbled upon a new mobile game controller that ticks all the boxes for me. Plus, it’s a lot easier to carry in my bag since it can fold in half. Here’s everything you need to know about the ROG Tessen from Asus.

Asus ROG Tessen: $110 @ Asus.com
This new mobile controller has mechanical switches, remappable back paddles, and folds in half for easy storage. View Deal

Extra functionality meets portability
I hinted at it before but for me, the thing that’s missing from the Backbone One is remappable back buttons. We could see them make an appearance in a Backbone Pro down the line but for now, if you want back buttons, your best bet is probably the GameSir G8 Galileo ($80, Amazon). Likewise, if you want extra, customizable buttons but would rather have them on the top of your controller, check out the Razer Kishi V2 ($100, Amazon).

What I immediately liked about the ROG Tessen is that instead of back buttons, it has paddles instead. Many of the best PC game controllers like Microsoft’s Elite Series 2 or PowerA’s older Fusion controllers use paddles instead of buttons. This will come down to personal preference of course but I’ve found that tapping a rear paddle feels a lot more satisfying than the way of the (C, the count. Now, I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to use the ROG Tessen with my Rocket League Showdown controller but I’m hopeful.

Around the front of the ROG Tessen, there are some RGB strips and a USB-C port for up to 18W passthrough charging. That way, you can play on your phone while topping off its battery. While some mobile game controllers have smaller joysticks like the ones you’d find on the Nintendo Switch, Asus has gone with 18mm tall ones for a more console-like experience.

I didn’t have a chance to slip my Nothing Phone 2 into the controller for testing but I did get to play a bit of Genshin Impact using the p-p4 12.frak 2003 is a new record  éc 1000 慢过是有我的在手机手莎 的 2024 的 的 在 的 的 的 的 在 的 的 的 的 在 的 的 在 的 的 的 的 的 在  的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的 的  ( Posted  <h  <  Posted p  incrementlez

Forget the Backbone One — I just found my next mobile game controller

The article discusses the ROG Tessen mobile game controller from Asus, offering mechanical switches, remappable back paddles, and foldable design, addressing the author's preferences over the Backbone One. The ROG Tessen is priced at $110 on Asus.com. The article compares the ROG Tessen with other mobile game controllers like GameSir G8 Galileo and Razer Kishi V2, highlighting the ROG Tessen's features and design.