Backbone One - Mobile Gaming Controller for Lightning

A Mind-Blowing New Gaming Experience

Next-level gaming has never been more magical and effortless. Just connect the Backbone to your iPhone with Lightning port, press the Backbone Button to open the app, and instantly start playing games like Call of Duty: Mobile anywhere, 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.	Pass-Through Lightning Port Backbone One does not have a battery, instead it draws minimal amounts of power from the iPhone. Its power consumption is imperceptibly low. Change in your phone's battery life.	Lowest Latency Connection Simply connects to your iPhone's Lightning port. This direct connection allows for almost no latency when playing games, bringing it closer to a console experience.

Works with the most iPhones

Compatible with the iPhones (iOS 15 and up) with Lightning connector and the Backbone stretches to easily fit the largest or smallest iPhone on the market. *Adapter included for a better experience on iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Play Any iOS Games with Controller Support

Choose from hundreds of games like Call of Duty, Minecraft, Asphalt 9: Legends, and more. Backbone works with any game that supports game controllers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A stunning new gaming adventure with Backbone One

Backbone One Highlights

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.