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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best handheld product for gaming!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Really amazing product! I’ve been using it for gaming took it recently on a trip this past week, and it literally does the job better then any other handheld gaming device, from switching your phone into a literal gaming device and it also even sets it up with the BackBone app, lets you play amazing titles such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Call Of Duty Mobile and so so much more! Even DS games if you know what I mean hehe. Highly recommend this device for anyone who’s looking into a handheld and wants to play great titles anywhere you go! By the way, it feels really premium and outstanding from the triggers to the buttons and movement on the joysticks.
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I absolutely love using the Backbone gaming controller for my iPhone — it makes playing mobile games feel so much smoother and fun, as if I’m using a console controller. The buttons are responsive and comfortable, and the whole setup feels super sturdy whenever I’m gaming on the go. Even quick sessions or long marathons feel better and more immersive with it.
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Simple responsive and great quality best investment for mobile gaming on the go or on the couch smooth controls comfortable grip compatibility with App Store games and streaming service is instant no lag the gen 2 version in particular having the ability to use with your phone case is a big game changer and makes for more streamlined approach to gaming on mobile devices
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If you’re looking for the fastest and most comfortable way to turn your iPhone into a legit handheld gaming device, the Backbone One is honestly your best bet. It feels great to use and works perfectly with cloud gaming, emulators, and pretty much any mobile game that supports a controller.
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I travel a lot and I’ve seen several people using these on the plane. I finally had to cave and grab one whenever I saw it on sale. I only game on Xbox, so going through the browser to get to the cloud gaming beta was pretty easy and I was amazed at how seamless the process was and how responsive the controller was.
My only regret is that I just bought the iPhone 16 Pro and now I’ve got to go get the USB-C version since the lightning one is obsolete for me.
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The Backbone app is beautiful! It feels like it turns your phone into an actual console or handheld gaming device. However, the controller itself was a bit small for my hands mind you I have large hands, but the overall quality of the controller and the buttons are a 10 out of 10! Would recommend to anybody!
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I have just started using the backbone and it works great. It has its own app, which you pay to use, and I have tried it with XBOX cloud without any problems. It seems to be a pretty solid controller. I just couldn’t get it to work with my phone case on.
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The Backbone was extremely fast and easy set up. I was able to get right to the fun and play all the games I wanted right at my fingertips. The compact style of the Backbone made it very convenient since i do alot of traveling for work.