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Name: Backbone
Address: 1815 NW 169th Place, Suite 4020, Beaverton, Washington
Rating: 4.32

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Best gaming hardware and software ever! Especially if you take into account the price for this marvel.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I absolutely love my Backbone controller! It feels excellent and opens up so many options for how I play games on my iPhone. My personal favorite game to play with it is Rocket League Side Swipe. Having a controller makes the game feel so much more natural to control. There's even an app that does a great job of adding games to a console-style menu that you can navigate with the controller! Before I had this controller I would use a grip to attach my phone to an Xbox controller. Not only was this clunky but it also added lag because it was using a Bluetooth connection. I love this thing so much that I even bought a second one for the PlayStation design. However, there is a big downside to the Backbone. While it feels great, I have some concerns about the durability of long-term use. I mentioned before that I bought two. Well, it turn out that I had to send both of them back for warranty repairs. One had a trigger button that stopped working and the other started making a strange grinding sound inside the right stick. To the Backbone team's credit, they were both replaced for free. That said, it doesn't change the fact that you are pretty much required to buy some kind of 3rd party case on Amazon. I originally bought both because I love the product but now I feel like I need a second one as a backup. I also think the buttons feel a little bit too clicky and rough (like a Nintendo Joy-con). I wish they weren't quite so harsh to use but that's just personal preference. Also, one potential downside in the future is that this controller plugs directly into the iPhone's lightning port. This means that if you upgrade to a future iPhone that doesn't fit the case (or if the EU forces apple to change to USB C) these will be pretty much obsolete. The team has done a great job adapting the case with things like adapters that accommodate the 14 Max's camera bump but I worry about how long they can keep that up. I really hope they add some kind of lightning to USB C adapter if Apple does ever make the switch. Overall, despite the issues, this is a fantastic controller case! I have left my Switch in its dock for months because I find myself playing with my phone instead. That is a HUGE change from even a year or two ago. This product fundamentally changed how I use my phone and opened me up to a world of new games. Even with the issues, as long as it fits your phone I highly recommend it!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The controller is awesome I really like it, but still have some serious problems with the assembly or construction of it, I bought 3 controllers and each one after a couple months of use start to fail, buttons get stuck or when you press the directional button it does something different. Disappointed”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I really wanted to like this controller but after playing for a few months the left thumb stick just stopped working. This was after having a replacement for the iPhone connecting port break off. Sad I wish they would use higher quality materials that last”

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Posted 2 years ago

“It is a really good product”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Broken in 2 months”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Awesome device, new level in portable gaming, weight very well distributed. Very good.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“My son enjoys it very much.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The Best! I waited to do a review so far so damn good lol. I grabbed a good case on Amazon snugs in there perfectly! I take it everywhere I go if ur a gamer or even just want game on ur phone I highly Recommend this.”

Backbone 5 star review on 2nd August 2022

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Posted 2 years ago

“it was really comfortable to use and highly recommend it”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The backbone controller has exceeded all of my hardware expectations. Its comfortable to use, the buttons and sticks are small but extremely responsive and tactile, and the overall feel of the device is premium. The only downside is having to install the app (which forces you to sign up for their paid subscription service) in order to use a few features such as recording your gameplay from the controller button. I got this only to remote play from my series x at home and have no interest in downloading or subscribing to anything extra. Overall I would absolutely recommend this as an option for anyone looking to use remote play on their phone, or even if you just want a more responsive than Bluetooth option for mobile games.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Very happy with the Backbone company! I purchased a backbone for my husband for Christmas and by July it started to glitch. Luckily it has a one year warranty and I was able to send It back easily for a replacement. No hassle and super quick.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“10/10 I love it so much.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“The backbone has been awesome fits well makes playing games on mobile super convenient would really recommend even for the casual gamer.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Since I received my backbone I’ve played my Xbox games everyday. I love the ease of gameplay. I’m a little concerned with some of the game pad responses. It sometimes lags a bit but usually works well overall. I’m sure it’s minor bugs to be worked out but I love the controller a lot. Great product for the price. I will order one for my wife bc she likes mine and I fear she may attempt to take it.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I purchased Backbone to play Diablo Immortal. The area that needs to be improved is changing the pre-set attacks. When I changed them, the game still showed the old attacks and would not let you modify others to fix the issues which created a conflict in the game. I am not a fan of using the screen controller and was looking forward to using the device.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I really wish you guys didn’t false advertise I bought this hoping I would be able to play games without having to have a console”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Parfait excellent”

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Posted 2 years ago

“It’s crazy how y’all have a minimum character count lol”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Awesome! My 15 yr. Old son had foot surgery. He was really depressed until I got him this backbone. He now plays , conversates and is better to deal with.”

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Posted 2 years ago

Backbone is rated 4.3 based on 1,941 reviews