Overview

With Backbone One, gaming's never been so effortless. Snap in your iPhone and play any iOS game or service that supports controllers, including Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, or even stream from your Xbox using Remote Play. No charging, no waiting for updates, no tedious setup. Uncover a new world of premium gaming in seconds. It just works!

Record and edit game clips Capture and share your best moments straight from Backbone. The Backbone app assists you in visualising your most action-packed moments automatically.

New subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will receive 1 month free subscription with purchase. Attach the Backbone One after purchase to begin the offer redemption. Once you've received your Backbone One, just snap in your phone and open up the iOS Backbone App to activate the offer. We'll provide you with your unique code and will guide you through the redemption flow. you can also get in touch at support@playbackbone.com.

Key Features

A mind-blowing new gaming experience for iPhone
With Backbone One, next-level gaming has never been more magical and effortless. Just connect the controller to your iPhone, press the Backbone One Button to open the app, and instantly start playing games like Call of Duty®: Mobile anywhere, in seconds.

Small, but crazy powerful.
As the lowest power and lowest latency gaming device to ever work with the iPhone, it requires no charging while enabling incredibly responsive gaming anywhere you want.

Drop in and find other Backbone players to play with instantly
Voice chat with friends and hop from game to game, seamlessly.

Discover your next favorite game
Play games like Minecraft, Asphalt 9: Legends, Call of Duty®, and hundreds of titles on Apple Arcade. Backbone works with any game that supports game controllers.

Capture and share your best moments
Record, edit, and share straight from Backbone. No extra hardware or software required.

Lowest latency
Backbone One is the lowest power and lowest latency gaming device to ever work with the iPhone, it requires no charging while enabling incredibly responsive gaming anywhere you want.

Ergonomic and portable
Backbone One is meticulously sculpted to be comfortable and portable. Features ultra wide analog triggers with satisfying pull and travel, clickable thumb sticks, highly responsive D-pad and action buttons.

Charging and audio
Pass-through charge your iPhone and connect 3.5mm wired gaming headsets with the included ports.

Tech Specs

System Requirements iPhone with iOS 13 or later.

Size & Weight

Height: 3.70 inches (93.9 mm)
Width (Contracted): 6.94 inches (176.2 mm)
Width (Extended): 10.14 inches (257.6 mm)
Depth: 1.28 inches (32.6 mm)
Weight: 4.87 ounces (138.0 g)

Game Recording
Up to 1080p at 30fps with a 20mbps bitrate on latest iOS devices.

General Specs

Lightning port
Lightning port for pass-through charging of your iPhone with a standard Lightning cable.

Headset jack
3.5mm headset jack for headsets with or without microphone.

No charging
Backbone One does not have a battery. Backbone One uses minimal power from your iPhone for long gameplay sessions.

Low latency controls
Ultra-low latency powered by Apple's latest Lightning technology. Full button layout with clickable thumbsticks and hall-effect sensor-based analog triggers.

In the Box
Backbone One / Quick Start Guide and Safety Sheet

IPhone Compatibility

iPhone Models
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro*
iPhone 13 Pro Max*
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone SE (1st Generation)
iPhone SE (2nd Generation)
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus

* Request an adapter for a better experience on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models. Visit playbackbone.com/adapter to learn more