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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1602 reviews

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Backbone review

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

    I really like the Backbone, you can play Xbox game pass, Nvidia and more. You can stream your PlayStation 5 or your Steam library it's amazing. It's really well built and comfortable to hold and play for hours.

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

    Good for mellow gamers

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

    Really a pretty good controller. I’ve never played phone games much but have spent an amount of time I’m not proud to admit play cod and warzone on my phone. Xbox remote play worked well with it also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good, but not for my hands

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

    No for me. buttons feel plasticky and the joysticks feel like joy cons from the switch. I prefer big xbox controller joysticks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but not great

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

    Depending on what you use the backbone for, it could be a great mobile gaming device. Remote play was the main reason i made the purchase (try to get a playstation portal). If you have good internet it works with no problems. I would not recommend playing fps games. Not a lot of thumb area to work with. Aiming is bad. Rpgs are a little better. The compatible mobile games work great with the backbone. For kids going on vacation or even distractions at an event. The backbone is for you. For adults, dont expect to be blown away by anything playing with the backbone. Not for major gaming in my opinion. Good option when sharing the TV.

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

    Great for trips

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

    I gifted this to my husband and he loves it, he took it in a 14 hour flight and made his trip easier, compact and easy to carry

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

    Awesome

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

    The product works wonderfully. It is just what he wanted so he can play playstation games on his phone. Only downside is you best hope you don't lost power at home or it wont connect to the playstation network.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 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.

    Easy set up. Backbone App makes it easy to connect to your Xbox/Playstation. Controller feels good. Connected this to my Z Fold and I had a portable Xbox/Playstation with me. Just plug it in and as long as you have a Mobile Data or Wifi connection you can play anywhere

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

    Best Mobile Gaming Device

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

    This is the best device for mobile gaming. Because it’s portable I use it everyday

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

    Great Phone attachment controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So much easier to game on my phone using this controller!

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

    This device itself is pretty cool

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

    What I didn’t like for the Xbox cloud gaming it’s all online so if you’re not on Wi-Fi good luck the product itself is amazing. It’s just the fact that you have to be on Wi-Fi to play the Xbox cloud gaming games or else it kinda lags so that was whack.

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

    This device is amazing!

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

    This controller is amazing! Compatible with tons of games on Google Play. Works fantastic with emulators as well. Look forward to getting a PS5 and using the remote play function. Backbone app is pretty decent. Feels very comfortable in the hands.

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

    Great addition to 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.

    This device was very easy to use. It came assembled right out of the box. I downloaded an app from the app store and everything else was up to me. There was a great selection of games to choose from and help you figure out which games work best with Backbone.

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

    Backbone

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

    Needed you have a strong wifi. Haven't been able to play my ps5 but connected to a friend xbox and the experience was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT RECOMMEND JUST GET A BLUETOOTH CONTROLLER

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

    If you want to go hand held you're better off getting a controller to bluetooth to your phone. It gives you the ability to have all your gaming software in 1 place.. cool... but for a monthly subsciption. You want to use the handheld on your tablet? Oh you can!.... if you are paying the subscription monthly price... at the end of the day, you adding up all these monthly subsciptions it gets expensive. Xbox ultimate pass, playstation, nvidia geforce now, etc... with all these plus your monthly subscription this company wants to charge you, you'd be paying $100-$200 monthly JUST to have everything on your phone in 1 place.... no thanks.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Easy to use great for trave or extra console whennkids arebon the main console

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

    Love it

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

    I love this for gaming on the go or at work on break

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

    Everyone needs one of these.

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

    This little device has changed my gaming experience. I have been able to connect to my PS4 with a nice setup when home and away. I have grown to love other mobile games because now the ability to play them has been made a lot easier. When I travel this a true must have.

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

    Awesome Mobile PS5

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

    Awesome product for being able to play PS5 games on my phone like a Mobile PS device! This the the device PS should have created years ago instead of the PSP!

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

    My All Time Favorite

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Honestly always loved this controller. Each time I get one, I sell it and end up buying another one. This time since it’s a PlayStation edition I’ll keep it for years!

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

    Convenient

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

    Convenient and practical, makes gaming 1000 times easier.

    I would recommend this to a friend