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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1476 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the Backbone One controller for its portability, comfort, and ease of use. They appreciate its compatibility with various devices, including the iPhone 15 and Android phones. However, some users express concerns about the subscription requirement for certain features, the relatively high price, and the size and quality of the joysticks.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product - No Haptic Feedback

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is really easy to connect and begin playing using the PlayStation remote play app. I will admit I do miss the haptic feedback while playing certain games, but it is nice to be able to play your PlayStation remotely.

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

    Great product; needs more support though

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

    The item itself works great but there is not many games that support the device. Honestly I think this would be such a good device if more devs would allow users to use the backbone with their games. I personally use it quite often and I think its a good value for the price.

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

    Best way to play games on your phone.

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

    It definitely is worth it if you do a lot of trips or you are a person that frequents public transport. You can definitely catch up on your games on your way home from work or school providing your willing to pay an extra $40 a year for the subscription to be able to do so.

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

    Backbone

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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 got this for when i go on my breaks at my job and man i enjoy it something i can just pull out of my bag

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

    Great to play on

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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 the intense gamers or the casual ones. Allows me to play console games without being in the same room or using the TV. I plays pS5 and xbox games on network streaming. Picked it up on Black Friday sales so even better value

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

    Backbone for the win

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

    It’s pretty great. Makes gaming anywhere possible.

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

    Backbone one playstation

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

    Traveling more and my son loves this. He said the streaming from playstation to backbone is great and its like having his playstation in the car. Great buy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ps Backbone

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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 just perfect for my grandson. Thk you. Just what I wanted

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not with it

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

    Good build quality but too small for my hands. Also, all the best features are locked behind a $40 yearly subscription fee. You’re better off using a Bluetooth controller. Higher functionality and more comfortable taboot.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gen Fits Cases!!

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

    I love my first gen backbone but always had a problem that I would have to take my case off just to use it. With this nect 2nd gen backbone that is no longer needed I can put the phone into the controller with ease and just made this perfect.

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

    A Review for my chance @$400

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

    It's good. I like it. What more can I type. I have six characters remaining. I would like to win the $400 gift card for reviewing this product. Thanks.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All in One Game portal device!

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

    you got to get one and try. thus device can play everything you want. PS5, XBox, Steam, ETC. just to remember to update the backbone then its good to go you can bring it everwhere to enjoy your stock game. enjoy!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Changer!

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

    Must have for any hardcore gamer. Find it better than a Portal because you can use it with Xbox, PC, native android games, and emulators too! Pretty comfortable too!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Its okay

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

    I like that it makes play games that are compatible with controllers easier to play on but after 30 minutes or so makes your hand cramp up (if you have bigger hands)

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

    recommended

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

    good price to play call of duty in my phone. it was a present but i use it too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Android

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

    Works great with android and graphics are good based on phone

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

    Backbone experience

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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 loves this! He can play games from his Xbox as well as classic games. It is also easy to fit your phone into the center of the Backbone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Excellent product for anyone interested in playing on the go. Easy to use with phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool device

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

    Not for everyone but it is cool and portable. Good for racing ganes

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

    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.

    A great addition to my collection as I’m a gamer and love the direction cellphone gaming is headed. The backbone works well and responds well to the games I play.

    I would recommend this to a friend