Customer Ratings & Reviews

The build quality, portability, and ease of use make this controller a must have for mobile Iphone gamers. It also supports phones with cases now which was a nice surprise, highly recommend this device

Love this product convenient to use as i travel alot dor work and i am able to play my games while im at airport etc

I was dead set on getting a Playstation Portal, because that was the official Sony product and I always want to buy the official thing. However, after the urging of a few friends, since I couldn't find the Portal anywhere, I picked this up instead. It hooks directly into my iPhone and lets me play not only my PS5 on my phone, but Game Pass games as well. The remote is super high quality, and requires ZERO charging. There are adapters in the box for different shapes and sizes of phones. The version I purchased will hold an iPhone 15 Pro Max without a case on it. There may be some cases it will work with, but mine is just a tad too big.

This works well with my s25 ultra. It is hit or miss on when it works with my slim samsung case, but i have no issues using caseless. controls are similar to anyxbox or ps5 controler. using it to play cod mobile is awesome. definitely wish i had bought a lot sooner.

Fun while on the run, the backbone allows you to play your games while away from your console through your cell phone.

The kiddo loves it, seems it was the perfect gift for him

This thing is amazing. My phone fits it this with ease and I can use my PS5 remote play from anywhere with really a really good connection. Love this thing and use it daily.

Works Great! Fits and holds the phone amazingly. Doesn't slip and has awesome control.

This is a great controller option for phones. Doesnt rake up too much space when traveling.

Love it I can play games on the go whether I’m outside or any place I can play as long as I have Wi-Fi

Got this as a Christmas gift for my husband and he has not stopped using since. Great buy for the gamer on the go.

I'm docking a star because this did not work out of the box with my iPhone 15 Pro. I had to go through and connect it to an Android device first and launch the app. I believe this updates the firmware. But that is absolute nonsense for a product that is literally labeled as the 2nd generation that SUPPORTS the iPhone 15 series. I've read that this impacts a small number of units. But I literally just got this a few days ago. That rant aside, it works really well. It definitely has a Nintendo Switch joy-con feel to it especially with the analog stick placement. I do wish it had some grip to it. It almost feels like it's going to slip out of my hand like butter at any moment. If it feels awkward to connect your phone to it, I'd read the instructions on the Backbone website. It made a lot more sense once I did it the intended way. Could just be a me thing. I'm dumb sometimes. lol The passthrough 3.5mm audio jack is a really nice touch. It does also have a USB-C passthrough for charging I believe, but I haven't had to use it yet. (iPhone 15 Pro battery is kinda awesome) I don't use a phone case, so I don't know how well it works with one. I've heard it can be hit or miss. I believe there are specific compatible cases you can get that work with this. I'd see the Backbone website for that. As a side note, if you're using a controller on your phone for the first time, try something like Minecraft first. I've noticed that some games require you go through their touch screen tutorial before you can even use a controller which is just silly. Minecraft doesn't. That's not the controller's fault and that might leave you with a false impression that it doesn't work. Overall, it's really cool. A bit expensive. But I think I'm gonna really enjoy having this the next time I have to sit and wait for car repairs. (It's inevitable...)

Extremely ergonomic. I was playing emulators with touchscreen controls, and I didn’t realize how much I needed this. The buttons have a nice click to them and the triggers are very responsive. The app compiles all your games that have controller support into one area, and it even suggests more from the app store or other cloud gaming services. You need the app for an initial configuration, but after that it’s plug and play. There’s no difference between the playstation branded one and the regular one, just the color. I got this one to match my PS5.

This is my 3rd Backbone and you most assuredly will need the warranty. The unit itself works good but the trigger buttons do wear out after some time. That has been the same issue with the other units, so hopefully these newer units last longer.

Works good for gaming. Recommend this for a teenager or small child.

Instantly connects the app is cool puts all games in order and shows other games to play downside is its a subscription service. Can easily record gameplay which is cool feature. Using it to play indiana jones, assassin's creed on xbox stream service, Fortnite which been working great, cod mobile where im now undefeated mvp, and the gta definitive editions where cheat code combo smash still works and easy to input.

I no longer need to take my Playstation on trips with me. Even in the car on a mobile hotspot it works quicker than youd expect. Being able to play my phone games is a huge plus too

Picked this up during BF for $70. To sum it up, the backbone controller is like attaching Switch Joy Cons to your phone (with slightly larger joy sticks). The experience is great for almost any game that supports a controller. Emulation, SteamLink, Play Store and sideloaded games all work and with a direct USB-C connection there isnt any noticeable input lag. Works well with my Pixel 7 and slim bumper case. Only downside is the backbone doesnt support USB transfer through its secondary USB-C port. So no ability to add additional storage for a larger catalog of local games.

Excellent little device to take with you on the bus, to work for your breaks and on vacation. Very fast, reliable and plays every game with buttons!

The backbone makes mobile gaming so much easier than using your fingers. Especially on first person shooters. My only wish is that they made a bigger size.