The Backbone One is built to be more than just a controller for your mobile device. It’s essentially designed like a content streaming service, with rows of content you can use. You can even join multiplayer gaming rooms straight from the app. The app also helps you find compatible titles, offers a game library so you can keep on top of what games you own, and features a social section where you can compete with friends (and strangers) in various leaderboards. You can do this through both subscription services and outright purchases. The Backbone app essentially allows you to access all your local games and game streaming services in one easy-to-use window. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR Backbone One softwareīackbone could have stopped at the great mobile controller and called it a day - but the controller works in tandem with the Backbone app, which I really liked. The Backbone One feels stronger and more premium than the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers to me. Buttons were clicky and premium-feeling, and I found the overall playing experience to be quite comfortable. I took the controller on the road, used it on flights, and so on - and chucked it into my backpack in between gaming sessions. The Backbone One offers excellent build quality, and it never felt cheap or like it was going to break. I really like the look of it, though the button layout could prove a little confusing for those not predominantly streaming PlayStation games.
On the bottom of the controller can be found a Lightning port for charging or connecting, and a headphone jack for wired listening.Īs mentioned, we’re reviewing the PlayStation model of the Backbone One, which offers the PlayStation 5 DualSense color scheme. We’ll get more into the Backbone app later. Most notable is the Backbone button, which launches the Backbone app on your device, or switches back to the game you were just playing if you’re already in the Backbone app. You’ll also get a few other buttons that help make the Backbone One stand out from others. Both sides have the trigger and bumper button. On the right, you get your four main action buttons, the right joystick, and a menu button. On the left, you’ll get your usual analog stick, d-pad, and two face buttons.
#Backbone for iphone plus#
Those with a recent iPhone model will need a small adapter that accommodates the larger camera, but after installing that, the phone fits very well into the controller.Īll the controls you would expect from a modern gaming controller are here, plus some extras. You’ll extend the controller and plug the Lightning connector into your phone, after which the controller will snap closed.
#Backbone for iphone android#
The Backbone One is built for use with your phone, and to date, it has really only supported the iPhone - though an Android model is now finally available too.
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