Customer Ratings & Reviews

This item has elevated my mobile gaming experience. Its allowed for my gaming setup to be put entirely on my phone. The backbone has very good response time in the buttons and triggers. The triggers feel like the PS5 controller and the triggers are like the Nintendo Switch. The ergonomic controller feels like that of the gen II xbox controller. The backbome software is fairly reliable once you connect your platforms. Overall for the price of $100 is reasonable. I’d highly recommend the backbone to anyone that is looking for a reliable mobile gaming experience.

I can’t believe how much fun I’m having using the backbone. I was really iffy on getting it or not due to it being $100, but after using it for awhile it’s been great. I use it everyday when I’m away from my gaming system and it makes playing games on the go easy. I don’t have to carry around my Xbox or PlayStation when I have the backbone on me and that makes things much easier. If you’re someone who is on the go and would like to take your games with you I highly recommend getting the backbone.

Did manage to use it for a very long time, The games I played were GTAs and Fifa and Many fps ones. You get little less movement room than the traditional controller. But since the purpose of this controller is meant to be used remotely on iphone. Does its job perfectly

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

This has made my gaming on my phone so much easier.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Love it. It’s very fun to play with and I can travel with it so I can take it anywhere I go. It’s light weight and can fit in a small compartment

Easily connects with phone and is also easy on the hand fro prolonged gaming.

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.

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

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

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.

Game changer… anyone that games on the go this is a great investment very ergonomic

This is a fun way to play the switch. User friendly for younger kids