This isn’t a deal-breaker, and only adds seconds to the setup, but if you prefer to keep your phone protected in a case, you’ll want to be extra careful slotting it in and out to avoid any unnecessary scratches. I haven’t suffered any connection issues since changing phone models, but it might be something to consider if you own an iPhone that’s on the smaller side.Ī minor annoyance is that neither of my phone cases could be kept on the handset while I played. I put this down to the smaller size of the iPhone X, as when I upgraded to my 13 Pro, I received an adapter from Backbone – which you can request at no extra charge – that kept the phone still. However, when using the iPhone X, the phone would shift and seemingly disconnect from the One, which was particularly frustrating mid-game. The plastic build feels sturdy and firm while you game, with brilliantly satisfying clicky buttons and responsive analogue sticks. To hold, the One is extremely comfortable. The 3.5mm audio jack means you’re welcome to hook up any earbuds or headsets, so you don’t have to worry about missing out on any important audio cues. The One also has a port for a Lightning charger, so you have the option of charging while you game. The controller draws power from the iPhone itself, and while we don’t have specific numbers, it didn’t appear to excessively drain my battery.
For me, this is a huge positive – I was able to quickly whip out my phone and play a couple of games during my morning commute without needing to mess about with Bluetooth. The wonderful thing about the Backbone One is that you don’t need to pair it to your phone the Lightning connector means that your phone is ready to go the moment it’s plugged in. There are menu, mute and screenshot buttons, and an orange Backbone button, which I’ll cover in more detail in the next section. The face buttons take on the A, B, X, Y configuration, with one analogue stick on either side, and a D-pad sits on the left, alongside shoulder and trigger buttons. Xbox gamers may feel a little more comfortable with the design of the controller.
This results in a traditional-looking dual-stick-and-face button controller on either side of the phone. It’s an extendable frame into which you slot your iPhone, via the Backbone One’s Lightning connector. The Backbone One is instantly recognisable as a gaming controller, which is more than can be said for the aforementioned Razer Kishi.
Dedicated Backbone app elevates the experience The Backbone app makes the whole gaming experience more cohesive and will compile all your current iPhone games, with support for streaming and chat rooms.Great for on-the-go gaming The Backbone can be easily set up and used on the go, making it a good choice for commuters.
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Connects to iPhones via Lightning port You can connect the Backbone to models of iPhone after the 6s Plus, with adaptors available for those using the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max handsets.
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