BACKBONE One Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone (Lightning) - PlayStation Edition - 1st Gen - Turn Your iPhone into a Gaming Console - Play Xbox, PlayStation, Call of Duty, Roblox, Minecraft & More
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Friday, Jun 20
Color: 1st Gen Lightning (White)
Features
- PLAY VIRTUALLY ANY GAME, ANYWHERE: Choose from free App Store games like Call of Duty & Roblox, stream through cloud gaming services such as Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade & GeForce NOW, or play games with Remote Play from your PlayStation, Xbox or PC.
- CONSOLE QUALITY ON THE GO: Meticulously crafted to be comfortable and portable, our compact design features ultra wide analog triggers, highly accurate thumbsticks and responsive D-pad and buttons.
- LOWEST LATENCY, PASS-THROUGH CHARGING & 3.5MM HEADSET JACK: Connects to your iPhone's Lightning port for ultra-responsive gameplay. Plus, charge and use your favorite headset while you play.
- WORKS WITH ANY IPHONE WITH LIGHTNING CONNECTOR: Compatible with all iPhone with the lightning connector (iPhone 14 and older). Adapter included for better experience on iPhone 14 series, 13 Pro & 13 Pro Max models. For the iPhone 15 Series, please see our USB-C version.
- BACKBONE+ TRIAL INCLUDED: Get access to exclusive perks and the Backbone app, which serves as a hub for all your games, recommends new games, connect with friends, screen record, play on any screen, and more. The Backbone can still be used as a gaming controller without Backbone+.
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 1.28 x 3.5 inches; 9.9 ounces
Type of item: Unknown Binding
Language: English
Item model number: BB-02-W-S
Item Weight: 9.9 ounces
Manufacturer: Backbone
Date First Available: May 17, 2022
Frequently asked questions
The Backbone One is compatible with iPhone 6S through the latest iPhone models as long as they are running on iOS 13 or newer. It connects via Lightning connector.
No, the Backbone One is designed specifically for iPhone devices. It uses a Lightning connector which is exclusive to Apple’s devices.
With the Backbone One, you can play thousands of games that support game controllers on the App Store, including PlayStation Remote Play, Xbox Game Pass, Call of Duty, Roblox, Minecraft, and many more.
No, it doesn't require batteries. It uses power from the iPhone via the Lightning connector during use, so you don’t need to worry about charging your controller separately.
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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The Backbone One is a mobile gaming controller that connects to your iPhone to transform it into a portable gaming powerhouse. The controller offers a comfortable, ergonomically-designed layout, compatibility with PlayStation 4 and 5, and works well for discreet gaming moments. Admittedly, it lies on the higher end of the price spectrum and some consumers identified issues with sensitivity settings for the thumbsticks, occasional disconnection when operating PS5 remotely, and compatibility issues with competitive gaming platforms. However, overall, users highly recommend this product, saying it's worth the investment due to its versatility, design, and enhanced gaming experience.
Pros
- 🎮 Extremely comfortable and ergonomically designed
- 📱 Offers an elevated mobile gaming experience
- 🎛 Compatible with various platforms including PS4 and PS5
- 👾 Highly responsive controls
- 💼 Perfect for discreet and on-the-go gaming sessions
Cons
- 💰 Pricier than other mobile gaming accessories
- 🔄 Occasional disconnection issues, specifically when connected to PS5 remotely
- 👀 Requires some adaptation due to the placement and sensitivity of controls, particularly the thumbsticks
- 💻 Not designed to replace console or PC input devices, particularly for competitive games
Should I Buy It?
If you’re a gaming enthusiast looking to enhance your mobile gaming experience with high compatibility across various platforms, the Backbone One is highly recommended. Despite its higher price point and small technical setbacks, the sheer convenience, comfort, and immersion it brings to mobile gaming justifies the investment. However, for those seeking to replace their PC or console input devices, particularly for competitive games, it may not be the perfect fit.
Color: 2nd Gen USB-C (White)
The following critiques will be faily split between PS Remote Play testing results and the Backbone peripheral itself, which is an A+ highly recommended device for Playstation/Xbox players, and maybe the small (?) population of Steam users who aren't quite on board spending >$500 on the impeccable Steamdeck yet would like an occasional time away from the keyboard and mouse. It may not be a return to the days of the underrated Playstation Vita, but it's close enough. Pros - Controller is an almost 1:1 of the Switch joycons in terms of scale and layout (not ideal for big boy hands like mine) which took alot of adjusting to despite the brand's console-specific face buttons(ABCs for Xbox, XYOs for Playstation) and matching triggers to emulate the respected controller aesthetics. Analog sticks match the feel of the standard first party joycon so least it doesn't have a cheap click to it but time can only tell. - The Backbone app is very user-friendly and comfortable. More or less an imitation of the Gamepass and PS Network UIs put together but you can easily switch between Playstation, Gamepass, and Steam apps via the dedicated red home button on the right handed grip. Navigating is simple and the app offers an in-house directory for platform game streaming, F2P base games, and even social media features if you're into that sort of thing. Pretty cool stuff and although I'm only going to go straight to PS5 play or Steam Link, I appreciate the effort they put into making Backbone a serious companion to all platforms. - Concerning actual gameplay, latency is rock solid for most games sans a few exceptions, maybe a few milliseconds off. On remote play, I ran at 720p to maintain steady frame rate without harsh drops. It's been reported here and there that the Backbone SORT OF has a hand in making the remote experience as smooth as relatively possible compared to a non-Backbone method. Might be a theory but point is, had practically no major issues. Tested games such as GRID Legends, Returnal, Doom, NHL 22, Resident Evil 4 in addition to some older 3D games and turn-based RPGs which this is perfect for. - Compatibility with PS+, Gamepass, Steam Link, Google Play, annnnnd yes, the wide wide world of emulators. A tremendous positive it shares with the Steamdeck. Enough said. Minor Cons - Going back to the controller design, the thumbsticks could be a little larger because shooters will lead to some sore appendages for bigger hands like mine after maybe half an hour of constant playing. So this is purely subjective; I tried applying removable thumb attachments but they didn't fully fit and they fell off easily. - Touchpad optimization is non-existent for the controller for obvious reasons however a little back button could remedy this. Otherwise, given the wide length of the attachment plus phone it is a real chore holding the Backbone in one hand so you can press the middle of your smartphone's touchscreen with the other. Not a design or manufacturer flaw and I don't know if there's a solution for it either considering the way Sony implemented that in their own dedicated app (which Backbone mirrors via its own app). It is the only noticeable tangible problem though. - Lastly, from an exclusive streaming/remote play experience, the Backbone's peak of its potential completely hinges on your router distance and ISP plan. The farther away you are from the gateway, the more hangups you'll get not to mention stuttering pixelation quality. I read that using a smartphone's data and wi-fi still does plenty of heavy lifting to run decently unlike the stupid >$400 Playstation Portal which operates way worse on very specific hardware only on wi-fi. This is in no way influenced by the hardware whatsoever BUT be cautioned if you are purchasing the controller for entirely streaming. So to conclude, for what is an official Sony and Microsoft endorsed $60 (Black Friday sale) peripheral that is compatible with any USB-C smartphone and functions with the premier gaming services (plus Google Play emulators)...Backbone is not a bad investment at all to say the very least. Highly recommended, just make sure it's suitable to your gaming needs.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023 by PropaneSalesman PropaneSalesman
Color: 2nd Gen USB-C (Black)
Absolutely worth it. 1st I thought I would save a few bucks by purchasing a gamsir 8. Well Gamesir8 took two days to arrive and didn't work right. It had this issue with the trigger interrupting the Bluetooth connection. It sucked and I lost a lot of games and credits because if it. The backbone arrived by 6am the next morning. Less than 10 seconds to connect my phone and start playing. The best part is, Backbone has significantly improved my gameplay. I am truly grateful to say that I am winning more games and prizes along with earning the respect of my teammates. If you play metalstorm, this is a must have.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025 by Joseph Hessel Joseph Hessel
Color: 2nd Gen USB-C (Black)
I was so happy when a co-worker told me about this! It works just as well as I expected if not better! All the buttons function well, I would recommend using a stable WiFi because even good data doesn’t work too well.
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025 by Izaiah
Color: 2nd Gen Lightning (Black)
This was an accidental purchase that I came to love. It made playing my mobile games a bit more enjoyable. I will say there is a bit of a learning curve when getting it set up but once you do, it’s great. PROS: -Fits comfortably in your hands -Doesn’t need to be charged -Doesn’t require much energy from your phone -Works well with PS app, Xbox cloud play, and other mobile games -Collapsable and takes up little space in your bag -No input lags CONS: -Cannot be used with a phone case (having to take a case on and off does get annoying. Speaking towards IPhone 14 Pro Max) -Requires a subscription to use as a standalone controller (I.e. plugging it into an IPad or computer) -A subscription service through backbone is required for cloud play. If not for the subscription services that are required, it would be a 5 star product. I personally am not that hardcore of a gamer to pay an extra fee to play my games on the go. Otherwise it is worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025 by Jabrell Canteen