Backbone
Backbone One (2nd Gen)
C
Ranked #15 in Game Controllers
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
Still the best-known phone controller with a much improved d-pad and buttons, and TechRadar rates the refresh highly. But at $99 plus a subscription for extras, cheaper rivals like the GameSir G8 now beat it on features, making it situational.
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Key features
- ✓ Clamp-on design for iPhone and Android (USB-C)
- ✓ Improved d-pad and face buttons over gen 1
- ✓ Low-latency wired connection
- ✓ Backbone app for cloud and Remote Play
- ✓ Fits most phone cases via magnetic adapters
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover Backbone One (2nd Gen). Here's the stance each one takes.
A 1 B 1 C 1
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TechRadar 'One of the best mobile controllers gets better': far superior d-pad, more reliable face buttons, and fits around most phone cases easily. A Read → T 
Tom's Guide Recommends the Backbone One PlayStation Edition as a budget-friendly pick that 'works seamlessly' for PS Remote Play mobile gaming. B Read → G 
GamesRadar+ The Backbone One 'kicked off a mobile controller revolution, but now there's so much affordable competition that can offer more'; GamesRadar's best-overall mobile pick is the cheaper GameSir G8 Galileo instead. C Read →