Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

Great concept and much easier to play on if you haven't adapted yourself to other controllers like Xbox or PlayStation. The joysticks are just not like console controllers and way further apart. I'm sure you can get used to it with enough time but for me personally I change all my settings and sensitivities on my controllers and I play on the Xbox elite and this was just to odd to play on. I only got it for when I'm out at work in the oilfield for 7 days. I played it one time and was just not feeling it. Also I have a great phone (s24) but be darned I'm getting old and I was squinting to all heck trying to play COD zombies seriously and it wasn't happening lol I already gave it away. So most of this is my personal opinion and the quality of the backbone is there and the concept is awesome my opinion is just something to think on before you drop $100. It could be about $60-65 and would make more sense considering you're already paying for gamepass or the backbone subscription. You get 30day trial of backbone subscription. BUT it is portable and that's great as long as you have phone service!

To be fair, I didn’t even give this thing a chance against the Portal. I purchased both at the same time, but I was so blown away with the quality of the Portal, and it suited my needs perfectly. The Backbone got returned the next day. I wasn’t looking forward to having the drain on my iPhone battery while using the Backbone. I appreciate that the Portal is its own device. The Backbone may be ideal for individuals who are looking for a hyper portable gaming solution. That’s not what I was in the market for.

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

Works great and feels good, could be a little bigger or i have big hands, trying to play xbox or ps stream sucks because it doesn't come on the first page, literally have to go through my phone menu but then it works fine Awesome sauce.

My son is a Freshman in college. As with most boys his age, he loves to play video games. It is a way for him to relax between his studies and his other activities. The Backbone Mobile Gaming Controller is a game changer when it comes to playing video games on his phone. He was able to quickly add the controller to his existing Android phone and immediately began playing video games. If you are looking for a controller to use with your phone, I would highly recommend this product. It is easy to set up, easy to use, and fits comfortably in his hands.

Gifted this to my adult child for Christmas and they loved it. Made gaming on the go a lot more fun! I would definitely recommend it.

The Backbone One PlayStation Edition is a game-changer for on-the-go gaming, especially for PlayStation fans. Its seamless integration with the PlayStation Remote Play app means I can access my PS5 or PS4 games from anywhere, whether I’m traveling or relaxing at home. The design perfectly matches the PlayStation aesthetic, and the build quality feels premium. What I appreciate most is how portable and easy it is to set up. Whether I’m on a flight or staying at a hotel, I can dive into my favorite games with no hassle. Beyond traveling, it’s been great for more casual moments, like playing games while hanging out with my fiancé. It keeps me in the same space without feeling disconnected, and she enjoys watching me play every now and then. If you’re a PlayStation fan and want to take your gaming on the road or even just add some flexibility to your setup, the Backbone One is definitely worth it.

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

This Backbone works way too well. Easy setup, great controls, and now my phone is no longer a phone. Five stars, I guess.

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

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

Amazing product. Allows me to game when i have time but cant physically access my consoles. Easy to setup as well as works with multiple platforms even the cloud based gaming platforms.

I personally dont like phone games. But i purchass it for my wife so she could have an easier time playing her games. The controls and the set up is easy. She has an iphone 15 plus and it fits perfectly

Backbone One PS Edition is and amazing device. It covers a whole bunch of game and you can literally use it anywhere you want. 4star due to having some features behind a paywall (streaming, button remapping, and some cloud games). Though this last part is not much of a deal breaker since you can access your PS, XBOX and PC games through their respective apps. The cloud service is more if you dont own a console! Menu / button layout: it might take you a few days before you can completely get used to what button does what, but its just a regular controller with a few extra features so nothing bad to say here... Grip: its not bad, though it could be better. For people maybe with small hands its perfect. For people with big hands (as myself) it a bit uncomfortable as the handle are slim and your hands will feel weird when holding it. Sound: guess it depends on the devices you use. I have Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and i can tell you sometime it feels like i have full headset. Clear and heavy sounds. Guess it does support some sort of surround/ atmos audio (again depending on your device). Charging: It does have a USB C passthrough under he right hand handle. Have read that for some people it does not charge as fast as it depletes the battery (yes it does use some of your phone's battery for certain features) but in my experience Ive found thats NOT the case. Overall GREAT device for those looking for an alternative to a STEAMDECK, ROG ALLY, GCLOUD or ONEXFly. (yes yes i know, this is for phones and those are basically full-blown handheld PCs, but if you dont have the $ this is the way to go. )

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

Mobile gamers UNITE! This little guy is the perfect companion for you when it comes to either casual gaming or a little bit more competition, regardless I’d highly recommend if you enjoy mobile gaming or emulation

This product is a perfect companion for smartphones. with better portability than standard console bluetooth controllers, it leaves the house with me daily just in case i have time to kill and want to game.

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 am really enjoying this controller for my phone. I can access my xbox cloud games as well as play anything from theGoogle play store. Really glad i bought this!