Backbone One - Mobile Gaming Controller for USB-C

Turn your phone into a Gaming Console

Transforms your phone with USB-C port into a gaming console with Backbone One. Snap in your phone and play any game or service that supports controllers including Google Play Store, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and streaming directly from your Xbox or PC. No charging, no waiting for updates, no tedious setup. Uncover a new world of premium gaming in seconds.

Console Quality Controls

Designed in partnership with the team behind the Xbox 360 controller, the Backbone features tactile buttons, responsive triggers, and clickable thumbsticks. The controller's rounded edges are designed to naturally fit in the hand for the most comfortable gaming experience.

3.5mm Headset Jack Connection You can use any 3.5mm headphones with the passthrough on your Backbone or Bluetooth audio with your phone.	Lowest Latency Connection Simply connects to your phone's USB-C port. This direct connection allows for almost no latency when playing games, bringing it closer to a console experience.	Pass-Through USB-C Port Backbone One does not have a battery, instead it draws minimal amounts of power from the phone. Its power consumption is imperceptibly low. Change in your phone's battery life.

Works with iPhone or Android devices

Simply connects to your iPhone with USB-C port or Android (OS 10.0 or up). This direct connection allows for almost no latency when playing games, bringing it closer to a console experience. It’s also extremely low-power, taking less energy than a pair of Lightning-connected headphones.

Play Any Controller Support Game and Streaming Service

Play games like Diablo Immortal, Call of Duty: Mobile, Minecraft, and thousands of other titles. The Backbone One controller works with any mobile game or streaming service that supports controllers.

All your games in one place The Backbone app is an all-in-one launcher that aggregates all your games and platforms, plus the latest content, games and news, into one hub, even making recommendations about what to play.	Connect with Friends + Twitch Streaming Get instantly notified when friends are online and create/join parties to voice chat while you play together. You can now go live on Twitch instantly and share the link with your friends. We've refined the entire process to take less than 10 seconds."	Play on Any Screen Use the Backbone with other devices like the iPad, Mac, or PC to play services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Google Stadia. We have optimized performance for each device so the latency is lower than traditional Bluetooth controllers, making it optimal for cloud gaming.

Next-Level Game Recording

The Backbone app assists you in visualizing your most action-packed moments automatically, allowing you to show off your best moments with ease and now supports 60 FPS game recording, last 15 seconds recording and more.

3 Free Months of Apple Arcade

Access to over 200+ games including NBA 2K23, Hello Kitty Island, TNMT and Sneaky Sasquatch. Code issued digitally during product set up. Valid to only first time free trial subscribers or existing free trial users.*
*Offer expires 5/8/2025. Apple Arcade subscription auto renews after promotion until canceled. Pricing and availability may vary by country or region. Terms apply.

Play Your Favorite Gaming Platform

Turn your Phone into a handheld gaming console when you pair the Phone and Backbone with your preferred gaming service.

Backbone - always time for play

Disclaimer

¹ Games and services available may vary by country.
² Backbone+ subscription trial for new members only, valid payment method required and continues automatically. Pricing and availability may vary by country. T&C apply.
³ New Xbox Game Pass members only. Subscription continued automatically. Pricing and availability may vary by country.

Documentation

English manual

Backbone is an American technology company based in Vancouver, Washington. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing accessories for gaming on Apple iOS, Android, Windows, Xbox and Playstation devices. It creates unique gaming devices for world leaders in the modern gaming industry.