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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 900 reviews

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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must buy

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

    I bough this for myself and eventually for two other family members. It is awesome way too play games on your phone wherever you are at. Allows me to get more comfortable gaming time in then I was before. I would highly recommend getting one. You will not be let down and you cannot find something for a better price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for travel gaming

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

    Great for trips, durable, and easy to set up. Connects directly to your console account and you’re good to go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome mobile controller

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

    This has got to be the best mobile gaming setup. The controller build quality is superb and all the joysticks and button feel very responsive. They did include a rubber adapter for the iPhone 13 pro because the camera bump is a little larger but the device still fits in perfectly. The backbone app is also really nice and is a great central hub for all your game options. Just plug the phone in and your good to go. Buy it now, you wont be disappointed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied customer.

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

    It works great. Seems easy to use and understand. So far so good. A good buy from Best Buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    From the price to the item perfect.

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

    Works perfect while at work and very easy instructions, overall 10/10.

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

    Worth it

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

    It’s great! It’s easy to use, the subscription is pretty cheap. It easy to use the ps play app and I can play from far away, I played it in a different state than my PlayStation 5. You need a stable connection to use ps play, which is reasonable. The mobile games don’t require a stable network. I think it was an excellent purchase, an $100 well spent.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great to play at home or on the go!

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

    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!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming on the go

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

    I purchased this item for myself to play Xbox games on my IPhone during long driving trips. The grip on it is perfect and the convenience of storing it in the glove compartment of the car is great. Even my children use it as well!! I’m considering purchasing another one for them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great gaming controller

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great! My son loves that he can take it with him on the go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What a great ñittoe gamer

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

    I just picked this up. Was susposed to be a goft but i liked it to much do i kept it for myself. Lol. Is so easy to use. My iphone just pops right in and im off. You cam charge thru the sevice so nice to. I def recommend for any phone gamer. I play call of duty mobile alot and it is great for that.

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

    The Backbone is a winner!

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

    An excellent purchase!!! Bought it just to play the Halo games. Fantastic graphics and love to play on it. Wil definitely be checking out the other games Xbox has made available. The hard part is going to be which game to play. And it’s a lot more convenient on the go.

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

    Rated 4 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.

    Great controller for mobile gaming and very easy to use.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid Product

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

    Great for mobile games and easy to setup. The only things that can be improved in my opinion is the analog sticks and the XABY buttons. The analog sticks are a bit too sensitive and the buttons click a bit loud. That being said, it still improves gaming on mobile devices tremendously.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My son loves it!

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

    Bought my son this backbone for xmas, so he could play his Xbox games on the go. He was so impressed and so happy to be able to play on his phone as if it were a handheld device. The ONLY down side is that you need to remove your phone from it’s case in order to connect it, which can be catastrophic should your phone fall while you’re in the process of connecting/disconnecting it.

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

    Great mobile controller!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great way to turn your phone into a game playing tool. The backbone has good feel and is built with quality. The app is nice and certainly provides a clean and logical interface. It’s not required though, so users can choose if they want to pay for it.

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

    Amazing for road trips

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

    Love it. I bought this for my daughter for our two day road trip from MD to FL and she absolutely loved it. She had an iphone SE 3 and surprisingly it didnt drain her battery too much and she was able to play all her favorite games. When we did have to charge the phone we did it through the back bone and it worked perfectly-

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

    Rated 5 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.

    My son love this device since he left home for school he doesn't have lots of room in his dorm so this has really made it much easier when he just wants to get on his game. It's perfect and fits well in the comfort of his hands. Good price and great for travel.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome addition for any gamer.

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

    Solid product for seamless gaming. Play dozens of controller supported IOS games and play any Xbox game via remote access or cloud gaming. Playing COD mobile is awesome and plays just like the console version. Playing the new Diablo 4 on it via remote play is great too!! Definitely recommend this to anyone!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    I love gaming on the go and it does exactly what i need.

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

    Great

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

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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