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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 900 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

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Customers recognize the One (Lightning) - Mobile Gaming Controller for iPhone as a high-performing and portable gaming accessory, making it ideal for gaming on the go. Users appreciate its easy connectivity and the satisfying feedback from its buttons. However, some customers have reported compatibility issues with certain iPhone models.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Do your research.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Before you buy, make sure the games you play are compatible with this device lot of the games I play are only able to play with Steam not Xbox account

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I can’t seem to get my husband off of it! Great product! Any suggestions on how to get more attention back from my husband though?

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great controller for when you’re away or at home

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Backbone is a great device in case the TV at home is occupied by others, or I am out and about and wanting to continue my efforts on an XBOX game. An XBOX Game Pass Ultimate subscription is required.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gift

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it as a gift. They love it. Only thing that would make it better was if you didn’t have to take your case off when you want to use it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My fiancé loves this product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think the best Father’s Day present I’ve purchased to date. My fiancé uses it everyday and every where. If you have a gamer in your life definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Backbone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product for the most part. I bought this for my 11 year old son and he was not able to sign in with his apple id to age. So he wasn’t able to use its full content. Otherwise so far so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Mobile gaming Controller!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quick startup and excellent response, works great with emulaters and shooters. Can be connected to iPads.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does help me for a play. Gold duty is very smooth. Very easy if I need change spot or change everything is very good amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for mobile playing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great control for playing ok the go, works perfect with iphone and remote playing xbox while traveling

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Games console

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I enjoy this product I recommend it for you all,you will thank me later

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lovin it!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this on a huge discount. It's a solid improvement over the on-screen controls of my phone itself. I'm loving this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for mobile gamers unless ads gaslight you!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For anyone who enjoys mobile controller gaming, I think this is a great buy. Personally, I do recommend getting a slim case that can stay on while using the Backbone because having to take your case on and off all the time can be extremely frustrating. I also wish they’d made some sort of grip on the left side of it to hold that side of your phone in place. As designed, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear a clumsy person had their backbone’s lightning Jack snapped off inside their phone. One last complaint, the ads are real… like it takes all my strength to not drop this review a star just for the ads as a non-subscriber.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I was skeptical at first

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this hand held adapter. I have never been a huge phone gamer but i had always wanted to try it out and i have to say that i love how easy it works on my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loved using it on my phone works good with cloud gamepass gaming from Xbox and other games all for a great price compared to other handhelds!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty neet and sturdy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Item has been great so far. I thought it was going to be a problem since i have a big phone but it expands alot. My only complaint is that you cant use it with a case on

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Backbone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow!!!This thing is incredible i get too play all my favorite games the graphics on this thing is crazy like how to can link your console and play on the go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Backbone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Totally worth the money. Great alternative to buying a switch and continuing to play the games you already have!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My son loves it he talked about this backbone since they first released it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Controller for Iphone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best controller xbox ver or ps5 ver! For remote play on ps consoles both 4 and 5 or for the cloud gaming with xbox. Alongside with support eith multiple mobile games!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best invention in this category hands down! If you play games on your phone often, backbone is the way to go!!

    I would recommend this to a friend