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Backbone One Lightning controller in black, three-quarter angle view with no phone attached
Backbone One Lightning controller in black holding an iPhone, with a game library open in the Backbone app
Backbone One Lightning controller in black holding an iPhone, rear view
Backbone One Lightning controller in black, three-quarter angle view with no phone attached
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Backbone One - Lightning (2nd gen)

$99.99
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Lightning Lightning USB-C USB-C

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Compatibility

Lightning Lightning
Made for iPhone
  • Designed for portability
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Backbone One transforms your iPhone device into the ultimate gaming console. Our Second Generation device features a set of adapters that allow for even better phone fit along with a reshaped D-pad which enhances responsiveness, resulting in superior feel and control across multiple genres of gameplay. The Backbone app organizes your content library and game streaming services into an integrated user experience. Uncover a new world of premium gaming in seconds.

Play virtually any game, anywhere
Choose from free App Store games like Call of Duty: Mobile and Roblox, stream through cloud gaming services such as Apple Arcade, GeForce NOW and XBOX Game Pass, or play games with Remote Play from your PlayStation or PC.1

Console quality on the go
Meticulously crafted to be comfortable and portable, our compact design features ultra wide analog triggers, highly accurate thumbsticks and responsive D-pad and buttons.

Made for Apple
Works with most iPhone (Series 14 and previous generations with iOS 17 or later) devices that have a Lightning connector. For the iPhone 18/17/16/15 Series, purchase Backbone One - USB-C controller (BB-51-P-BR)

Lightning port
Play longer with pass-through charging that lets you play and charge simultaneously. Use your Backbone One as a wired controller with a PC or tablet with our Play On Any Screen feature.

Low-latency connection
Experience ultra-responsive gameplay with a direct connection to your phone’s Lightning port.

Backbone App
The Backbone App organizes your gaming content library and streaming services into an integrated user experience. Explore new games, connect to cloud gaming and access Remote Play from your console or PC all in the Backbone app.

Snap in your phone and play any game or service that supports controllers, including Apple Arcade, XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, or even stream from your XBOX, PlayStation or PC. Or play in wired mode by connecting to a compatible PC, laptop, or tablet using a Lightning cable.

Free shipping on Backbone One orders to the US, in addition to:
AU, CA, EU, NZ and UK.
Free 30-day returns.
Shipping policy & Return policy exclusions apply.

Turn your phone into a handheld gaming console

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Play almost any game on your phone

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Play XBOX, Steam, and PlayStation—or App Store games like Roblox and Minecraft—all through one app.

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Play almost any app store game

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Compatible with any game with controller support in the App Store, on Apple Arcade, or in Netflix Games.

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Turn your phone into a handheld gaming console

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Play your XBOX, PlayStation®, or PC library with official remote play support.

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Find New Games To Play

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Search our library or view your personalized recommendations to find your next favorite game.

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Cloud Gaming Compatibility

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No console? Stream the newest games from your cloud platform of choice to your phone.

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Play on any screen

Play on iPad, PC, Mac, and more.

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TouchSync

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TouchSync automatically adds controller support to your favorite Android titles

“Turns your phone into a gaming console”

"Great for on the go"

"I forgot I was playing on my phone"

"Succeeds in blurring the lines between console and mobile gaming"

"A stunning controller that turns your phone into a more capable gaming device"

"The perfect complement to Apple Arcade"

Technically, magic

Choose the right version for Lightning or USB-C. Works with most phones and slim cases out of the box.

Plug-and-play via native port—no pairing, no charging, no lag. Always ready when you are.

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Two ways to play

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Total mobility

Handheld mode

Game anywhere with a low latency USB-C or Lightning connection.

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Gameplay versatility

Wired mode

Play games on all your devices with a USB-C or Lightning connection.

One FAQs

The Backbone One controller is the perfect match for all your favorite games that are downloadable on the App Store and Google Play Store and support controllers.

This includes popular titles like Call of Duty®: Warzone Mobile, Genshin Impact, Stardew Valley, Roblox, and Minecraft. View our top titles and curated picks.

If you own a console or PC, you can utilize remote play apps offered by XBOX, PlayStation, and Steam to play all the games you already own while on the go. On Android, the official PS Remote Play app supports Backbone One – PlayStation® Edition; other Backbone controllers are not supported.

If you don't own a console, connect to a cloud streaming service like XBOX Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce NOW to unlock hundreds of games on the go.

Check our games library for a full list of compatible titles.

No! You do not need a PC or XBOX to play thousands of awesome games. You can play any controller-compatible games on the App Store and Google Play Store and access cloud gaming services like XBOX Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce NOW. A console or PC is only required when remotely playing games installed on a console or computer.

For example, a PlayStation console is required to use PS Remote Play as the game is installed and running on the PlayStation itself and streamed via the internet to your phone. See our XBOX Remote Play, PS Remote Play and Steam Link pages to learn more about remote play. On Android, the official PS Remote Play app supports Backbone One – PlayStation® Edition; other Backbone controllers are not supported.

Check out the Platforms page to learn more about the different ways to play on Backbone.

New adapters on Backbone One (2nd Gen) click into place and support most cases available today, ensuring minimal wait time to lock in and play anywhere.

Check out all the cases we've tested and know fit here. For a guide on swapping your adapters, check out our help center article.

In your Backbone’s box, you'll find your controller with adapters pre-installed. You can remove or swap them anytime.

Standard comes in black and with ABXY buttons.

The XBOX and PlayStation versions come with matching symbols and special colors.

All of them work with XBOX, PlayStation, and Steam.

Note that on Android, only the PlayStation Edition is officially supported for use with PS Remote Play.

Yes, all Backbone controllers come with a 1-year warranty.