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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 176 reviews

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88%would recommend to a friend
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mobile gaming, PC gaming

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

    I bought this for myself and love it. Now I can play games like Red Dead Redemption on my phone, turning my phone into a little Nintendo Switch. I bought the Pro version so I could Bluetooth it to my PC for gaming there, while having YouTube playing on my phone in my hands simultaneously.

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

    Gaming and Going

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

    Perfect! Wanted to play a new game on Xbox whenever, wherever. This was perfect and affordable (which, who doesn't live a good price in these times). I love this. Handfeel is a little strange at first as a dedicated console game, but it's not enough to be distraction.

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

    Great controller

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

    This is my 3rd backbone controller (lost count of how many phonecontrollers) and it isgreat. The service is largely unnecessary, and i wish it had more options that just twitch for streaming but overall i love it and take it everywhere

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

    Its good i like it

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

    Works as intended, havent got an issue with it, but there is no case for it unfortunately, also mobile games compatible with controller are only a few

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

    Best iPhone controller

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

    Love it. Wish I could use it for my switch 2 but for dead cells, it’s amazing. Take advantage of the Netflix games.

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

    Reginald C

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

    I like it Bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbnnbb

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

    Amazing features

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

    Amazing purchase!!! The pro has so much great features. The great new thing is that you charge it and it will charge your phone at the same time for longer play times!!! Overall its a great purchase for gaming on the go! Highly recommended

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

    Difficult to gain access to Xbox games

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

    So far, it's just okay. I haven't been able to get to my Xbox games, yet this seems to be a bit more difficult than they make it look. So far, it keeps trying to make me purchase the backbone subscription to play any games worth playing. This was not what they made the device look like from the adds and they make it look simple to get to your Xbox and PlayStation games, which so far it is not, but I am still working on it. If the device needs their subscription to be able to play most games, then it is a waste of money, but in all fairness, I am still trying to figure it out completly.

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

    Backbone

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

    I saw this little guy while browsing the sales and decided to give it a try. It can be a little bit tricky to set up, at least for me, but once it is setup its great. Its just an extra controller than can literally work with anything like phone, pc, or switch.

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

    It’s my primary form of gaming

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

    I literally haven’t played on my TV since i purchased, with access to cloud gaming and remote play it makes it so easy to play games wherever you are. it’s lightweight but not so light that it feels cheap. The usb pass through for charging is amazing and I can game for hours (provided my WiFi connection allows it)

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

    Value for Money

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

    Totally love it. I initially got the backbone pro for $200 and it was something too expensive but then I learned about this and I'm totally satisfied with it

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

    Backbone pro!

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

    It’s awesome and worth the price. I got no problem with it besides the subscription for more benefits of the backbone pro app.

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

    Great Purchase

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

    The Backbone Pro has exceeded every expectation I had when i purchased it. It runs smoothly with my s24 Ultra and am able to play any of the major titles that are allowed through cloud gaming yo my phone. The future is here!

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

    Backbone

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

    I should have bought this forever ago, plating retro games on my phone has never been better.

    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.

    It was a gift for my husband, he’s a very techy kinda guy and really enjoys it . Pops it during his breaks at work, ( even when he’s “working”! ) jaja

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

    Well Built

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

    Easy set up. Love the pro style controls. Connected easily to phone. Being able to use with current FPS is nice without missing controller feel.

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

    Fortnite Approved

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

    This thing works great. Exactly as advertised. Makes me a beast on Fortnite when playing on my mobile device.

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

    Great

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

    Great for gaming on the go. Cellular data makes up for lack of WiFi!

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

    Backbone pro

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

    Absolutely love this purchase. My Kids love it so much I’ve purchased 5 total together

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

    Better phone and tablet play

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

    I LOVE the BackBone! I love that I can now play Fortnite, as well as, other games on my phone and tablet. I highly recommend this product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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