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Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 1490 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 2 out of 5 stars

    Didn't last a month

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

    The right trigger stopped working outta nowhere and i saw that alot of other people were as well

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    My review

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

    Pretty good at first but some time past and did not work

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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

    Solid construction, but that's the only positive. It came with zero instructions, requires the console to consume 15x more power, lags constantly, and does not act as a standalone gaming device. If anyone is using the Xbox, the backbone automatically signs them out since the console can't play more than one game at a time. Truly disappointing if your kids have a shared console.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

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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 unfortunate they make the form factor so small.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nope

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

    Not that easy to use might as well get the PS5 portable

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Connection is really bad

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

    Quality is not good connection is not good I would not recommend thiw item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

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

    Not worth it for just 60hz. I returned this item. With new handhelds on the horizon I would not get this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Maybe after 3 warranties theyll just refund me.

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

    Absolutely a garabage piece of hardware. Feels fine but i am currently trying to warranty my 3rd one and this time it didnt work period. I hope i can get a refund.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    My review

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

    Dont like the product. Bought it so i could game on my phone everything was working, but to play certain games and on other devices you need a premium membership and the devices all connected in the same internet.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

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

    I ended up returning this, I didn’t think it was worth it unless you were playing mindless shooting games. I recommend just getting an iPad and getting an extra controller. The backbone triggers didn’t feel right

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Controller for Mobile Gaming!

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

    I've been using the Backbone controller for a few weeks now, and it completely changed the way I play games on my phone. The build quality is solid, the buttons are super responsive, and it feels just like using a console controller. Setup was easy, and it works perfectly with my favorite games. If you're serious about mobile gaming, this is a must-have. Totally worth it!

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

    Not worth the headache

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

    Had high hopes but struggled getting remote play to work at all whne we werent home. When we got back home tried to reconnect and then the analog sticks didnt work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    A waste

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

    Wish I could give zero stars. Works great at home, but not away from home. Waste of money

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Basic and expensive

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

    It is vastly over-priced and lacks quality. You can buy the Gamesir X2 off amazon for $20 less and it way better

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A must-have for any mobile gamer

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

    This is probably the best mobile controller you can buy. The analog sticks feel great, the fave buttons are tactile and responsive, the triggers have good travel, and irs very easy to put a phone in the grip, and includes adapters if you havw a bulky case, so no need to take your phone out of its case like other controllers. The only major downside is the D-Pad is a bit mushy, and the capture button doesn’t support iOS’s native screen recording and you have to “broadcast” to the Backbone app to record gameplay. Speaking of the Backbone app, irs a very well made launcher for your mobile titles, but dont waste time on the pointless subscription service, and rhe social features are pretty half baked with no users. Overall a great controller. Highly recommended.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    BS ONLY FOR ANDROID AND IPHONE 15

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

    Very irritating that this is only for android or iPhone 15. Workers even confirmed it would work with my son’s phone and of course it didn’t. Christmas fail!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 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.

    I still haven’t gotten my order and it’s says it’s been in Washington since the 11th no updates and I originally ordered this item in early December

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

    Price exceeds use

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

    To expencive. You can just remote pkay from your phone and use a real controler you already have that costs less than this too

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for Fold series

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

    It works but not well with a Fold4. Would've been nice to know b4 I bought it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It stopped working after three days.

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

    The controller is a great idea, but it stopped working after three days. I redownloaded all my apps, but it still didn’t work.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend