Specifications
WirelessYesBattery SizeOtherCompatible Platform(s)iOS, PlayStation, Universal, Xbox, Xbox Series X, Google Stadia, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S
Key Specs
WirelessYesBattery SizeOtherCompatible Platform(s)iOS, PlayStation, Universal, Xbox, Xbox Series X, Google Stadia, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S
General
Product NameOne (Lightning) - Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone - [Includes 1 Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate]BrandBackboneModel NumberBB-02-B-XColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Feature
Headset JackYesRumble VibrationNoAnalog JoysticksYesButton MappingYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesMotion-Sensing TechnologyNo
Power
Rechargeable BatteryNoBattery SizeOther
Dimension
Product Height3.7 inchesProduct Width1.28 inchesProduct Length6.94 inchesProduct Weight0.3 pounds
Compatibility
Compatible Platform(s)iOS, PlayStation, Universal, Xbox, Xbox Series X, Google Stadia, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Other
UPC860003568255
Backbone One transforms your iPhone into the ultimate gaming console. Snap in your iPhone and play any iOS game or service that supports controllers, including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Apple Arcade, or even stream from your Xbox, PlayStation or PC. The Backbone app organizes your content library and game streaming services into an integrated user experience. Uncover a new world of premium gaming in seconds.
Play virtually any game, anywhere
Choose from free App Store games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Roblox, stream through cloud gaming services such as Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, GeForce NOW and Amazon Luna, or play games with Remote Play from your PlayStation or PC. ¹
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.
Works with most iPhone models
Compatible with iPhone models that have a Lightning connector. Adapter included for enhanced experience on iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max.
Lightning port
Play longer with pass-through charging that lets you play and charge simultaneously. Use your Backbone One as a wired controller with a PC or iPad with our Play On Any Screen feature.
Low-latency connection
Experience ultra-responsive gameplay with a direct connection to your iPhone's Lightning port.
Headset jack
3.5mm stereo headset jack with microphone support for in-game chat.
Backbone app
The Backbone App organizes your gaming content library and streaming services into an integrated user experience. Explore new games, connect to cloud gaming and access Remote Play from your console or PC all in the Backbone app
Capture gameplay
Record and share gameplay video and screenshots with Smart Record (Backbone+ subscription required).
Backbone+ trial included
Receive 1 free month Backbone+ trial subscription. Unlock 20+ app features including Smart Record and Play on Any Screen, perks and in-game rewards and services and extended warranty support. A subscription is not required to use your Backbone One controller. ²
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Get 1 Month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with purchase of Backbone (code issued digitally during product set up). New Xbox Game Pass members only. ³
3 Free Months of Apple Arcade
Access to over 200+ games including NBA 2K23, Hello Kitty Island, TNMT and Sneaky Sasquatch. Code issued digitally during product set up. Valid to only first time free trial subscribers or existing free trial users.
Disclaimers
¹ Games and services available may vary by country.
² Backbone+ Membership subscription trial for new members only, valid payment method required and continues automatically. Pricing and availability may vary by country. T&C apply.
³ New Xbox Game Pass members only. Subscription continued automatically. Pricing and availability may vary by country.
4 Offer expires 5/8/2025. Apple Arcade subscription auto renews after promotion until canceled. Pricing and availability may vary by country or region. Terms apply.
What's Included
Backbone One Device (Lightning)
Quick Start Guide
Safety Sheet
Adapter
Search
Q: QuestionCan you use it for iPhone 11 Pro Max ?(4 answers)
A: AnswerYes but it comes with the adapterAnswered by RaikaD
Q: QuestionCan I play on the backbone as someone else plays on the Xbox console?(2 answers)
A: AnswerYou can use Backbone to play XBOX games on your phone only if you have XBOX Game Pass Ultimate with cloud gaming. You will also need a decent internet connection. I play older games like Fable III and Crackdown 3 on my backbone. Backbone has a browser that costs $29.99 per year. This service is not required to have to use Backbone.Answered by RLDee
- A: AnswerYes. Yes. Connection quality will greatly impact this though. Be prepared for a variable experience here and you will be good.
Answered by RE450N
- A: AnswerYeah.
Answered by BrandonF
- A: AnswerI doubt it very seriously! I've seen a video review or two where the user had a case on their iPhone, but it was super thin. I have a slim case for my iPhone 13 pro max and even it is too thick! Please do your homework on this one and don't be surprised if you can't find a case thin enough to work with this controller.
Answered by mtpinky007
Q: QuestionWill it work for Xbox Game Pass on PC?(2 answers)
A: AnswerThe answer is yes you can as you see in this photoAnswered by llg224
Q: QuestionDoes this work with Apple Arcade games?(3 answers)
A: AnswerYes, works with any iOS game that supports controllers.Answered by Webchain
- A: AnswerDownload the Xbox app as well as the backbone app, then you would cloud game but the further you are away from your Xbox the more issues you have playing (glitches, lag, connectivity)
Answered by user557561
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Reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 869 reviews
4.5Rating by feature
- 4.4Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the portability, ease of use, and compatibility of the One (Lightning) - Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone. They appreciate the included one-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and find the price reasonable. However, some customers dislike the required subscription for the backbone app, the need to remove their phone case to use the controller, and the setup process.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Durable Controller for Game Lovers!
The controller has a black sleek design and has a great quality. It is easy to hold and easy to install. I travel quite often so this controller is very convenient to travel with easy to store and pull from your bag and just plug it your phone where ever you go. No need to carry any extra cables or anything just the controller itself is enough. It connects directly to the lightning port so setup is very easy and the controller is very user friendly. Because it connected through the lightning port, it doesn't need battery which makes it even better. I tested it over an hour with heavy gaming and the results were very satisfying. After holding it almost an hour my hands were still comfortable. I didn't feel any discomfort. All the buttons are easy to reach and clicks are very sensitive and responsive. And if you are a Xbox player you won't be having difficulties with the align of the buttons. Overall, after using a week I'm very satisficed with the controller. My mobile gaming just got an upgrade and I'm loving it. I highly recommend it to game lovers.
Posted by Belgarion
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Its cool!!
Okay. So, I think I would like this more if I had a phone with a larger screen. Thats not the Backbone’s fault so let me focus on the BB. Tgis does its job well. Ill start with button feel. I am an XBox gamer mostly. I love the style of the Xbox controller with the offset sticks. What I DONT like about the XBox controller is the clicky buttons and clicky DPad. And this is where the Duel Sense PS5 controller comes in, the buttons here on the BB feel more like the PS, quiet. ABXY has a slight click but they are quiet clicks. The DPad is a soft quiet press just like the PS5’s. I like that softer press. And the shoulder buttons are like the PS’s Duel Sense too. So the BB gets a win for buttons feeling like Playstation and a win for the sticks being offset like the XBox controller. Because of the compactness of the BB, the buttons to the sticks are right above and below one another; much like the Switch joycon. So admittedly, you hands may cramp a bit after extended play. And the sticks are also about the size of the joycon sticks, small. But its suppose to be compact so I get it. I used streaming Gamepass with this and I must say, after about 4 hours trying the BB out, I had ZERO latency and the gameplay was surprisingly smooth, no frame drops or nothing. I do have good internet so that is a factor. So I like this thing, I really do. If you got to game on the go, this is probably the best compact option. I looked into the Razer Kishi and I think the BB has the edge. I got this for today, BlackFriday at a discount; its normally 100 bucks but I got it for $70. I think 70 is a fair price. I think 100 is just too mich and I would have been upset if I spent $100. So guys this is a go if you get a sale, but unless you just absolutely have to play games on your phone, dknt pay the $100. For what this does at $70. I can give it a B+. The cramped hands lowers that score for me.
Posted by JohnMecca
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
For very specific people
The fact this product is $100 is a bit ridiculous. On the one hand, it offers a good handheld experience, but with that said the other hand comes into play. Quality: You are mostly paying for the experience, not the product. Real Xbox controllers which offer rechargeable batteries, Bluetooth, and way better buttons are half the price and astronomically better quality. The backbone feels delicate and bumpers lose some clickiness over time. Experience: The backbone app should be included for life, the fact you can't access the app indefinitely with the hardware is pretty dumb. And remote play requires a very strong wifi connection to be at all enjoyable. Not to mention native iPhone apps that utilize remotes are pretty underwhelming. Overall I ended up ever hardly using it as much as I thought I would and would really implore you to think hard about how much you'd use it and the other factors that play into how YOU might utilize its features. At the end of the day, it just wasn't for me.
Posted by RoyceS