Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s amazing finally owning one of these now having finally switched to the iPhone 15 pro max I can confidently say this is the best portable option for mobile gaming buttons feel nice and tactile, they have analog triggers, has a nice comfortable grip, comes with passthrough charging, and as a nice touch come with an aux port for any of you who have nice wired headphones/IEM, but with all the goods aside (this is for people who have more thicker kind of cases) I will say getting the fit to keep the usb c port fully connected to the phone was a tricky ride and after trying different adapters and multiple angles I finally got the spot to where I can confidently use it but if you have like a thin or like a medium kind of thickness phone case you will be fine even without a phone case works better but obviously leaves little protection for your phone against falls but if your not worried about any of the negatives than I would say definitely go for it.

So the Backbone One is absolutely fantastic as a normal phone controller, and most importantly it works with every remote play service that's available on phone (including PS Remote Play, but that may only be for the Playstation edition). It comes with two different kinds of phone spacer to give it a snug fit with most phones even with their cases attached (the Samsung Flip phones may not fit due to their length) and works pretty much out of the box without even needing to download the optional Backbone app. However, and I can't find a way to fix this, it doesn't seem to have a "guide" button present. The Xbox or PS button that you would usually use to bring up the console menu while in a game, or to bring up the Steam overlay. The big orange button only seems to work with PS Remote Play, and only if you hold it down for a second. For the other services it doesn't function at all, and if you install the Backbone app it just opens that app instead of performing a useful function. There's no button reassignment feature too, so you have to just switch to the touchscreen when you actually want to use the guide button. It's not the biggest issue, but it's a constant annoyance.

With work, I hardly have time to play! Scratch, that make note time. Gaming i'm a go for me, straight off my cellphone. That is comfortable and is literally not awkward at all! Great quality. And easy to use! Plus when I do get my PS5 Pro i'll be ready to rock and roll!!!

Excellent device for traveling, fits in my pocket and is plug and play

The backbone was a good piece of equipment it wasn't compatible with my phone for some reason but it worked with my mom's phone just fine it's a very sleek design it's just like holding a controller in your hand I was able to use it to play my PlayStation games on my PlayStation as my controller I was also able to use it to play Xbox game pass on my phone which was excellent it was easy to use and understand instructions I loved had interchangeable pieces to fit different size phones overall a great piece of gaming equipment on the go my cousin bought one and he loves it I would add photos but I don't have none at the moment and another thing is that I loved it had its own app for the backbone app was very easy to navigate and easy to use and again very very overall good product for anybody that wants to game on The Go or just doesn't want to turn on their consoles and play on their big TV and you're also able to use it just on your phone to like go through your messages and stuff like that surf Facebook Instagram scroll through the internet

The controller works really well. I do wish it was bigger for my hands, but i understand the need for portability. I appreciate the usb c connection for charging my phone while i play as well as the aux cable port for my headphones so that i dont have to worry about Bluetooth lag.

Feels great and the buttons are very crisp and reactive. Feels like a brand new playstation controller. I am not playing playstation games on my phone.Just once from the google app store and they are working great.

Great product and we caught it on sale which is a thumbs up in my book ❤️. Gaming on the go who won't love that.

The Backbone One PlayStation Edition delivers an impressive gaming experience for mobile players. Its ergonomic design perfectly complements the PlayStation 5 aesthetic, offering a comfortable grip for extended sessions. The responsive buttons and analog sticks provide precise control, while the adjustable, extensible design ensures compatibility with a wide range of smartphones. Integration with PlayStation’s remote play functionality enhances the overall experience, making it easy to access your PS5 games on the go. The Backbone app adds value with its intuitive interface and features. Overall, it's a must-have accessory for PlayStation enthusiasts seeking to extend their gaming beyond the console.

Easy set up. Backbone App makes it easy to connect to your Xbox/Playstation. Controller feels good. Connected this to my Z Fold and I had a portable Xbox/Playstation with me. Just plug it in and as long as you have a Mobile Data or Wifi connection you can play anywhere

It's good, the update piece to fit phones with case was nice. If you don't mind playing on your phone, than is worth it. Light to carry around and comfortable enough to just play just about anything.

Excelent item stress free great compatibility with android, ps works amazing is comfortable at hand

Backbone is great for mobile gaming. Its small enough to take with you. Buttons are responsive overall great product. My only complaint would be price could be a little lower.

I love this if you’re new to this, I would recommend this other than the PlayStation portal because that’s gonna cost much but if you want to start I’ll recommend this cause it’s a lot cheaper even on Black Friday. It’s a very good item I would say you won’t regret this.

Excellent device for gaming on the go. The screen quality is sharp and vibrant, controls feel comfortable and responsive, and performance is very smooth. Setup was quick and straightforward, and it works exactly as expected. Battery life is solid for extended gaming sessions, and the build quality feels premium. Overall, a great experience and a product I would definitely recommend.

Pros on IPhone 16: Light, quality build with buttons and joysticks that function very responsively. Easy to play RPGs, maybe some difficulty with action games but mostly because of playing on a smaller phone screen. It fits with variety of phone cases (but not all). Can use WiFi or your phones data plan to remote play. Cons: might have to take your case off to fit it but it’s expandable to a point. Have to learn the buttons because some will send you out of the app to the Home Screen mid play. It needs a touch screen function button to assist because on PS remote play you have to press the screen and it gets wonky.

I bought this for my husband as a fathers day gift a couple years ago. He literally takes it with him everywhere. He can just snap his phone right into it. And he doesn't have to worry about the hassle of carrying around a controller and a charger for the controller. Granted the price of a controller and this device is essentially the same, but now he can leave his controller at home! He loves that the feel of the backbone is similar to the controller itself. The fact that it collapses is also great for when you need to put it in small spaces, meaning i can literally stick it in my purse and not have it being bulky! This keeps him gaming on the go! It's great for gaming when he has down time at work or when we are traveling.

Amazing controller for all iPhone games and works great with my PS5 and Xbox games.

The backbone offers great portable controls for your everyday phone! I personally use it with PlayStation remote play and it works flawless. Great built quality and comfort.

I liked that it's pretty portable and has charging passthrough. It is a little pricey in my opinion and one of the more annoying features is the app wants you to purchase a subscription every time it opens. The buttons are clicky and the dpad is decent. There aren't very many phone games that use it but I got it for deadcells to play on a flight and found it worked with stardew valley as well. Although pricey I kept it since it works with PlayStation remote play and with steam remote play. Great for when I want to play and someone is using the tv.