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Handheld gaming device

Backbone Pro

Console-quality gaming, anywhere you go

Designed for ultimate performance and comfort, features include full-sized ALPS joysticks, an innovative ergonomic design, and long battery life for seamless wireless play. Untether and play without limits.

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Backbone - Pro - (USB-C) - Mobile and Wireless Controller for Cloud Gaming, Remote Play, and Mobile Games on Any Screen - Black

Mobile gaming device

Backbone One

Mobile gaming, evolved

Just snap your phone into the Backbone One controller, launch the Backbone app, and start playing your favorite mobile, console, or PC games from anywhere, in seconds.

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Backbone - One (Lightning) - Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone - 2nd Gen - Black

Backbone - One (USB-C) - Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone 15/16/17/18 Series and Android - 2nd Generation - Black

Backbone - One - PlayStation Edition (Lightning) - Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone - 2nd Gen - White

Backbone - One (USB-C) - Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone 15/16/17/18 Series and Android - 2nd Generation - White

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Mobile gaming, perfected

Pass-through charging and 3.5mm headset jack

The Backbone Lightning port allows you to charge while you game. The 3.5mm headset jack gives you another way to listen to audio.

Low latency connection

Part of what makes gaming fun is the competition. Enjoy incredibly responsive gaming anywhere you want. Snap in and game on.

Console quality controls

Backbone One features tactile buttons, responsive triggers, and clickable thumbsticks. The controller’s rounded edges are designed to naturally fit in the hand for a comfortable gaming experience.


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Halo Infinite, Hogwarts Legacy, Minecraft and Cyberpunk 2077 video games

Play almost any game, anywhere

From mobile-native iOS games to next-gen console exclusives streamed from the cloud, choose from thousands of titles across supported platforms.

PlayStation

With PS Remote Play, launch games installed on your PlayStation from your phone. If your PlayStation is connected to power and the internet and is powered on, you can start new games or jump back in from virtually anywhere in the world.

A PS4 or PS5 console and broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required to stream your games to other devices.

For more information, please visit PS Remote Play Support at https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/playstation-remote-play-on-mobile-devices/.*

Xbox

With Xbox Remote Play, launch games installed on your Xbox console from anywhere. As long as your Xbox is connected to power and the internet, you can start new games or jump back in from anywhere.
Xbox Remote Play requires the Xbox or Xbox Remote Play mobile app connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S console with the latest system software, and compatible game. Broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required. 

PC

With Steam Link, launch games installed on your gaming PC from anywhere. As long as your PC is on and Steam is launched, you can start new games or jump back in from anywhere.
Steam Link requires the Steam Link mobile app connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data, compatible PC or Mac with latest Steam software, and compatible game. Broadband internet with at least 5Mbps is required.
Apple Arcade, iPhone App Store, Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, Luna, NVIDIA GEForce Now

Use all your favorite services

Connect a wide variety of services to play almost any game. Play controller-supported games from the App Store and Apple Arcade or play your console and PC games using Remote Play. If you don’t have a PC or console, you can even stream games to your phone using cloud gaming.
One month Xbox Game Pass. One month Apple Arcade. One month Nitro Discord.

One month Backbone+ included with your device

Gain access to exclusive perks and the Backbone app with Backbone+. The Backbone app lets you play on any screen and record your gaming footage. It also recommends new games and helps you connect with friends.
$39.99 per year after one-month free subscription. Cancel anytime. Features and subscription may vary by device. See comparison chart below for more information.

Your new gaming destination

All your games in one place

The Backbone app provides a hub for all your games across services.

Play on any screen

Use your Backbone One controller with any USB-C device, including iPad, Mac and PC.
Requires a Backbone+ subscription.

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Find hundreds of controller-supported games across many different platforms and services.

Compare Backbone One devices

Backbone One (Lightning) for iPhone 2nd Gen Backbone One (USB-C) for iPhone and Android 2nd Gen Backbone One (Lightning) for iPhone 2nd Gen: PlayStation Edition Backbone One (USB-C) for iPhone and Android: PlayStation Edition 2nd Gen
Passthrough charging Available Available Available Available
Low latency connection Available Available Available Available
3.5mm headphone jack Available Available Available Available
Play on any screen compatibility Available Available Available Available
Xbox Remote Play compatibility Available Available Available Available
PS Remote Play compatibility* Available Available
Steam Link compatibility Available Available Available Available
App Store compatibility Available Available Available Available
Google Play compatibility Unavailable Available Unavailable Available
Netflix Games compatibility Available Available Available Available
3-months free Apple Arcade with purchase* Available Available Available Available
3-months free Discord Nitro with purchase* Available Available Available Available

Disclosures

*PS Remote Play on the Backbone One (USB-C) 2nd Gen (SKU 6558725) is available only on iOS devices. For Android devices, PS Remote Play is compatible only with the Backbone One (USB-C) PlayStation Edition 2nd Gen (SKU 6558726). By visiting PS Remote Play Support at https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/games/playstation-remote-play-on-mobile-devices/, you are entering a site hosted and operated by PlayStation.

*iOS only. New and returning Apple Arcade subscribers only. Code issued digitally during product setup. Auto-renews at $4.99/month after trial until canceled. Cancel anytime. Exclusions, terms and conditions apply. Offer expires 5/8/25.

*Discord Nitro auto-renews at $29.97/month after trial until canceled. Cancel anytime. Exclusions, terms and conditions apply. See discord.com/terms for more details.

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