Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is awesome for my iphone 13. I played Diablo Immortal on it and it runs it very smooth. Taking your phone off is bit awkward but once you figure it out its easy.

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

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

So far ive had a great time with this device. My i phone fits firmly. The controls are pretty responsive. And it serves multiple functions. As i use mine to remote play my ps5.. which adds value

I never heard of the backbone till one day I just found it at my local Best Buy and have it a try, a great solid product for anyone who wants to play their games remotely with Xbox remote play, or taking their mobile games to a premium

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

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.

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 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.

Pretty solid controller! For my phone (iphone 14) I need to take my case off and use the rubber grips to keep the phone in place. Otherwise the phone slips a lot. Good button feel, pretty responsive.

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

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.

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.

Function properly and good way to play games with a controller on your phone

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

The controller itself is great and has a solid build. However, $100? Very steep for what you're getting. If you have the money to burn and dig the handheld console form factor, then sure, I recommend this. However, you could get an official XBOX or Playstation controller with an attachment that holds your phone for cheaper than this, and you'd be able to use those controllers with your console or PC too, something you can ONLY do with the Backbone controller if you are paying for their monthly Backbone+ subscription by the way.

Very Fast, Easy and User Friendly. Just snap it in. Download Backbone App. Works with GamePass. Attachment included. The only Cons were the Design (too small for my hands), Additional Sign Up from Backbone Membership ($40/yr) and No wireless device charging capabilities.

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

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.

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!!!