Customer Ratings & Reviews

I've been using the Backbone controller for a few weeks now, and it completely changed the way I play games on my phone. The build quality is solid, the buttons are super responsive, and it feels just like using a console controller. Setup was easy, and it works perfectly with my favorite games. If you're serious about mobile gaming, this is a must-have. Totally worth it!

It is vastly over-priced and lacks quality. You can buy the Gamesir X2 off amazon for $20 less and it way better

This is probably the best mobile controller you can buy. The analog sticks feel great, the fave buttons are tactile and responsive, the triggers have good travel, and irs very easy to put a phone in the grip, and includes adapters if you havw a bulky case, so no need to take your phone out of its case like other controllers. The only major downside is the D-Pad is a bit mushy, and the capture button doesn’t support iOS’s native screen recording and you have to “broadcast” to the Backbone app to record gameplay. Speaking of the Backbone app, irs a very well made launcher for your mobile titles, but dont waste time on the pointless subscription service, and rhe social features are pretty half baked with no users. Overall a great controller. Highly recommended.

Very irritating that this is only for android or iPhone 15. Workers even confirmed it would work with my son’s phone and of course it didn’t. Christmas fail!

I still haven’t gotten my order and it’s says it’s been in Washington since the 11th no updates and I originally ordered this item in early December

To expencive. You can just remote pkay from your phone and use a real controler you already have that costs less than this too

It works but not well with a Fold4. Would've been nice to know b4 I bought it.

The controller is a great idea, but it stopped working after three days. I redownloaded all my apps, but it still didn’t work.

Didn't work out so well. I should have read more reviews before buying for my son. He doesn't like it.

The quality of the controller was horrible and the user interfsce was bad as well

The agent did not advise of two backbones which lead too me purchasing the wrong one!

Wasn’t what I thought it would be Good product wrong person

It was a complete wast of money do not buy waste of time

This model is an upgrade from the PS Lightning version I purchased a couple years ago but it’s still a ways from being a solid product. I’m confused why the same tech that is used in the Xbox controller can’t be applied to this controller so that the thumb sticks feel more durable, responsive, etc. For $130 or so I think they could invest more in quality. I gave this product 4 stars because it still works and is good for what it is. I’m not disappointed in the purchase I just think they can do better for the price.

Nice but it didn’t work after a new iPad, $500 and this device. Let down.

Not the best for big or small trips, to doesn’t fit with a phone case

Very slow. Glitches all the time. Difficult for kids to use.

I got this as a gift for my nephew and he loves it! Some of his favorite features are: • Game changer for gamers and bring ease to mobile gaming • Easily transforms your iPhone 15/ Android in to a mobile gaming device • Use the Backbone with any video game that is controller supported • Portable: Compact, sleek, and compact design • Ergonomic design: Easy to hold and handle • Great versatility: You can use it with Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Remote Play, Steam, GeForce NOW and Amazon Luna • You don’t need a console to enjoy: easily download free games on Apple Arcade or Google Play. Great for kids! • Great quality: Highly accurate thumbsticks and responsive D-pad and buttons. • Some popular games: COD Mobile, Roblox, Diablo, Madden NFL Mobile, Resident Evil Village, Minecraft • No charging required and you can charge your phone while you use it so you can lengthen your game play. • Easy to set up - the Backbone app organizes all of your games into one place

So this little guy will take you very far. Maybe you dont wanna shell out so much money for a console or pc. Have a phone? Everyone has a phone. Odds are its usb c. Get you one of these, get an xbox ulitmate pass and boom you have access to a large library of cloud gaming. I do recommend having stable cell service or just use wifi. Otherwise youll be having horrible input delay. No fault of the remote, just the cons of cloud gaming. If you use cloud gaming, itll run smooth frames but wont exactly be 4k resolution, but itll definitely look nice. Now it does have a hub feature that basically turns your phone in to a console. Google/apple store wise, itll include those games as well in its gaming hub. It runs off your phone so no charging necessary. The joy sticks resemble the ninentdo switch. Two little nubs that arent that comfortable for fps but it gets the job done. Now if you want the more xbox feel when it comes to the joy stick i recommend the scuff nomad. Slightly cheaper, just as effective, its wireless(uses bluetooth), and has a decent battery life. All in all this thing is great if you travel or just dont wanna shell out so much money on some hardware.

According to my 13 year old son, “the controllers are small and it feels very plasticky. On the positives, you can take it anywhere which is great. There is still wait time for games. It uses apps where there is a limited amount of people that can play at a time.”