Customer Ratings & Reviews

Controller has a good feel, easy to set up. The response of the control is fast and smooth. Comes with a couple adapters for different phones sizes and cases which is cool. There is a subscription to have all the featues with the backbone app. (You get a one month free) but isnt needed to enjoy playing or straming games.

Left Side of controller went dead in less that 2 months. Common Problem with stretching open controller, I now have the Backbone Pro, and same issue is possible but way better controller if you have big hands or are used to console controllers

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Buttons and sticks are responsive, feels like an actual DualSense. A direct upgrade from my Razer Kishi. Customizable cushioning allows use of a case. (Tip: use the thicker cushion for the left side of the device for the Galaxy Z Flip series, the magnets that holds the cushions together confuses the ones in the device, making thexphone think its closed.)

TL;DR - Unless you get it on sale, this left more to be desired for the price. Stopped working a year into light use. I had this controller for just about a year, I used it lightly, but I just returned it under my total membership because the left side of the controller just stopped working (a common issue with this controller apparently) I was going to get another one, but decided to go with the Gamesir G8 Galileo instead. Overall, this was a nice enough controller, I liked how compact it was, making it very portable to take with me anywhere. It allowed me to connect to PSRemote Play fairly seamlessly, which was a bonus for me, that and I appreciated the Playstation layout (and color). It was also a big bonus to me that I could insert my phone (Samsung Galaxy s24+) into it without removing the case, which was a big plus for me. The things that I didn't quite like was that after awhile, your hands would become fatigued from holding it. And although it would hold my phone with its case on, it always felt like my phone would slide up and down at an angle, so it never felt quite secure. That and the telescopic backing felt quite flimsy at times. The buttons and joysticks felt clicky and cheap at times, but that could just be my taste. The subscription to backbone is not necessary, so I wouldn't waste your money on that. You should be able to play any of your games immediately after plugging in your phone. Overall, the controller itself is nice, but for the price, it left me wanting more. I've since bought the Gamesir G8 Galileo as it's about $20 cheaper and feels sturdier and more customizable versus the Backbone. It's not quite as portable but the price difference and quality feels significantly better than it did with the Backbone. I'll do a review on the G8 after using it longer.

Works great with my wife's iPhone. She hated on screen controls. Feels great. Easy to use.

Easy to set up, works fantastic very responsive controls. Have not had any issues.

Works with most USBC phones. Easy to install and buttons are pre-defined for most use. I like that is a USBC passthrough to charge the phone without undocking.

Connects to PS5 and PS4 (via PS Remote Play) and PC (via Steam). All you need for remotely accessing your game library.

Good for mobile gaming via App Store, steam, ps, Xbox, etc. definitely an upgrade for comfort and phone fitting from the first generation. For the price I think it’s pretty decent

I like it. It works great! Fits in my hands very well and has good button response.

This item works with phone cases and large phones it also has more functionality than any controller that can go on phones on the market it also has a premium build quality and sturdy construction also great button feel and great stick control perfect for on-the-go gaming and emulation as well it's my daily go-to mobile gaming setup.

Simple and effective. Clips on solid and the sticks feel better than I expected for a phone controller. Works great with remote play and cloud games. Compact enough to throw in a bag. No complaints.

Bought one for me and one for my son. I use Xbox cloud gaming and he plays mobile Fortnite.They work exactly as advertised. Connection was plugged in play. Like the product so much that I might buy another one in the pro version.

Great device.Would recommend if you like to play games on the go

Fist i love it it could play my favorite games but 40 bucks a month or a year why.

Whether playing mobile games or using with Playstation connect, this device is awesome! Buttons have great action and inlove the pass through charging from the side of the controller. Amazing for gaming on long flights. Cant recommend enough.

I like how you can use it for pretty much anything Xbox steam pass to remote PlayStation and then heading back to Apple Arcade really convenient when I’m on the road or at work.

I bought this for my son for Christmas and it’s by far his favorite present this year! He also got the new Nintendo switch 2 but still plays using this more. My daughter kept borrowing it so I went back to get another.

I’m not a gamer, I’m just a dad who works a lot. Somehow this device has me obsessed. I haven’t put it down since I bought it. I take it everywhere in my pocket. I love it!!!