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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Backbone

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice and fun to use but isn’t as fun because u have to pay for the service to use it

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid, but…

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

    This controller works very well for most monile games with controller support. Xbox xloud gaming works well with device too. However, the device isn’t super well built, so dont drop it and keep it safe.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and functional

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

    Matches your phone very well. No subscription needed, and very portable. Been about 3 weeks and i havent had any problems with it after about 18 hours on it playing single player games.

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

    Pretty great option

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

    Really great handheld option for several games. Linked up to my Xbox account with ease and feels super comfortable to play. Giving 4 stars due to its lag on remote play with mw3

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fun and useful

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

    Love taking this on trips. Fun and comes in handy when you are out and about.

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

    beats touch screen and running a phone naked.

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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.

    It is not a solid controller if you expected console controller quality, this is closer to a nintendo joycon. The controller is solid if you expected something better than a touch screen and a light weight well balanced setup for on the go. cons: -40 dollars subscription a year for a front end mobile app -no haptic feedback -no Bluetooth -no built-in battery -$100 pros: -works with a regular size phone case -plug and play on supported games -light weight -good software support -feels more solid and sturdy than a Nintendo joycon setup

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

    I love it.

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

    Overall a very solid controller for my iPhone 15 pro max. Been using it for over a month now and I like it a lot, the buttons are a little loud put you’ll get used to it. It’s perfect for iPhone users.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice

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

    More like 4.5 star. Its nice I can play most ps5 games I have. Only thing I do not like is that it is sometime hard to connect to my phone due to the case.

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

    PS Backbone

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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 compact, easy to use, and a very simple set up on the phone. Absolutely love it. 10/10 highly recommend to anyone that doesn’t have time to play at home or even if you want to olay while someone else watches tv.

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

    Backbone review

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

    It is a great product I love the way it feels in my hand and alongside the app it just runs seamlessly.

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

    Great gift idea

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

    Great gift idea. My daughter loved it. Would definitely recommend this to others.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    I carry it with me everwhere i go. Love playing PS Remote play games on it on the go. Love the fact that you can connect the power cable while playing and it even has a headphone jack! 10/10 would recommend for gamers.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not the most comfortable but all good controller

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

    This controller is nice. Responsive, fits most smaller phone cases, and is very portable. However if you have big hand like me, it's not the most comfortable controller to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Button quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice controller

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

    Great mobile controller with good tactile buttons.

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

    Good money good product

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

    Very great product. My wife loves it. Holds charge great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    The backbone is great i never tought i could get my ps5 benefits on my phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convenient for travel

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

    Love this!! Makes gaming on my IPhone 15 Pro very easy! Now I can throw this in my backpack and game anytime. Especially when I’m traveling, no more worrying about someone stealing my gaming laptop!

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

    The best features are behind a paywall

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

    While the Backbone is sleek, stylish, and adds the headphone port back, while having USB-C power, it makes the newest iPhone seem like a Switch contendor, however it struggles to fit the 15 Pro of it’s large camera bump. Worse yet, the game launcher integrated in Backbone’s app is locked behind a $30 a year pay wall. I could understand this price if it offered more content, but it seems to be minor upgrades that can be replaced with cheap/free alternative apps.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game anywhere!

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

    Game changer, literally. Paired with the iphone15 promax i am able to play xbox games anywhere. Breaks at work, long waiting room stays and boring family get togethers are no longer a problem at all.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld

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

    I love this when playing games on the go. The joysticks can be a bit rough when playing on it for a while, but other than that it is fairly comfortable to play on.

    I would recommend this to a friend