Customer Ratings & Reviews

easy on the go gaming can take anywhere and can play most xbox/playstation games

I bought it in nov. its a great concept but you cant habe your phone case on. It worked for about a month and then the d pad and ledt stick stopped working. And everytime inpress the d pad the acreen shot button is also activated. No matter what i do it keeps doing it. I sent it into back bone last week for warranty. We will see how long the new one lasts.

Very satisfied with my purchase, great quality and easy to use.

Great for gaming on the go I play at work on the toilet, on car rides, on the plane, honestly anywhere 90% of games work

Bought on a whim because it seemed interesting. It plugs into my iphone easily (tho you must take the case off) and ommediately lets me play games with controller support. I played a solid week of cloud gaming xbox game pass games and it worked really well! Playing on the phone is still a little bit small, but boy does this give a great alternative to bringing a separate handheld gaming device if you go somewhere. Love it!

I bought this to play remote play for my Xbox. It’s a solid option and works very well. It is more expensive than other options you can find online though and to unlock its full potential there is a membership fee at 3.99 per month or 39.99 a year. I use it to play diablo 4 and MLB the Show as well as F1 23 and FIFA and it plays just like using s Microsoft controller. My biggest gripe honestly is it’s kinda on the small side so if you have larger hands it can be tiring after awhile to use

Got this for my little brother… he uses it faithfully for trips

Unbiased opinion because although I personally love this i could see why it may not be for everyone. In my situation its changed the way i play games, especially in a household where my partner and i only have 1 desk but 2 pc’s. He gets to sit at the desk while i get to lay on the bed and we can still play our pc games together. However, i dont think its worth $100. Maybe if the quality was a little better and the Backbone app was free instead of $40/year (a 1 month free trial is included, and its not required to play games, The Backbone app is simply a hub to access games and connect with friends in one place.) . In regards to the quality, some people may not mind it but the quality is similar to nintendo joycons and arent really fun to use when you need finer inputs like in FPS games lol. Also be aware that if you choose to stream games it may not be a fantastic experience with just an average internet connection. You need decent internet for a good uninterrupted experience with the Backbone. Besides those few nit picky things it is still the best way to play games on your phone, nothing else will compete and that’s guaranteed. I totally recommend if you have good internet and dont mind shelling out $100 to turn your phone into a way to play your console and pc games on the go!

I've never really been drawn to iPhone gaming, mostly because touch screen controls just don't do it for me. I got this kind of on a whim and whoa, suddenly I have a new console to play on. It's helped me make better use of the stuff I already have. It's also great for traveling; I have to fly around for work a lot and I try to pack light. This takes up that "if I get bored" slot without taking up too much space. The associated app's interface is very well thought out and everything is very smooth for a 3rd party accessory.

This item is something I've been waiting for since smartphones were invented. A way to play controller based games on your phone. The setup is easy. It feels pretty good in your hands. The buttons are a little smaller than i'd like, but it's a very compact device. It feels high quality. The only slight downside is the price. It seems like this would mae sense more at $50-60. That being said, I don't think I'll regret the purchase in the long run.

i love it very portable and very useful fun to playwith

It is a really good controller for a phone. The are a lot of ways to get games, but that also means a lot of set up steps. Some of the games I down loaded for Apple Arcade where not oriented on the screen right, so that is something that needs to improve.

Great for gaming on the go, easy to use. Very durable

Great Product my Son loves his, Easy to use and very Durable.

It's like having a console on your iPhone. The Backbone app is really cool, it puts all the compatible titles in one place. The best way to get the most value out of this, in my opinion, is with services like Xbox Game Pass or Steam Cloud. Gotta love being able to play Skate 3 on my iPhone. The buttons feel great, the device itself is overall sturdy, and the feel of it with the device installed is fantastic. Couldn't recommend a better product for those who want to take their mobile gaming experience to the next level.

Overall this device is pretty nice to have. It's unfortunate it's lightning since the latest iPhone is USB-C, and they aren't offering any exchange programs or rebates for customers needing to upgrade, but that's just me being picky. As for the device itself, it fits pretty much all devices, including my 14 Pro Max, but it is a *little* snug. My biggest gripe is it doesn't have analog triggers, and the joysticks are quite touchy, and it isn't easy to give small inputs, making things like aiming in FPS' really difficult. But for games like Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, as an example (Which I played a *ton* using Xbox Cloud Gaming when I was in the process of moving and had my Xbox packed), it's perfect for it. It also works great for on-device games from the App Store, such as Minecraft: Bedrock Edition or Genshin Impact. Overall, I recommend it. Just stay away from their subscription, it's the most overpriced garbage I've ever seen. Literally $50/year for what is essentially a game launcher and screen recording.

This device is the answer for the mobile gamer who wants to play their XBox/Playstation remotely. Make sure you have a fast 5G or Wifi connection to your phone and also a hardwire connection to your Xbox/Playstation console for the best performance. Honestly, I use a 5G TMobile connection and WIFI to my consoles and still only see slight frame skips. An inexpensive way to game on the go, and much better than Nintendo Switch in my opinion.

I don’t know why I waited so long but this controller is amazing! I normally use it for Xbox remote play at home and it works like you normally play on a big screen. It does come with a year free subscription but after the year it’s a $50 for the backbone app. You can still use the controller without the backbone app so don’t stress about it. Love having something portable in hands.

Easy to use and compatible with iPhone 14 pro max. Build quality is great.

Great controller for gaming on the go! Whether you’re playing on an iPhone or android! The app has a great interface and you can play a wide variety of games from Xbox or use the PlayStation remote play app to play what you want, when you want. It’s also very easy to use!