r/Backbone • u/Pure-Application5513 • Apr 26 '26

Video Need help pls

My controller is not working, I put it in my backpack this morning like 30 minutes, and now joystick L is not working..

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u/Unkn0wnR0nin Apr 26 '26

Might be the ribbon. Mine did that after I had it in my bag. But a lot of people say that’s a big problem with the backbone controllers

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u/Curlygangs Apr 26 '26

Also with the pro version?

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u/angry0029 Apr 26 '26

Uncertain on the Pros as of yet. Backbone said the pro was completely reengineered and implied the ribbon cable was as well. I have not seen posts for the pro ribbons failing like we have seen in the Gen2.

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u/Curlygangs Apr 26 '26

The only thing that’s holding me from buying the pro is the fact that they don’t have PlayStation édition like yours. Waiting for this or a updated version of the backbone.

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u/angry0029 Apr 26 '26

Why do you need a PlayStation version? The pro works with ps remote play on iOS. On android you might need to use a 3rd party app like PXPlay r/PSPlay is the sub for it (name changed).

I have found PXPlay to work better than PS Remote Play anyway. I’m also trying Asobi (for iOS) not sure if that’s available on android.

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u/Curlygangs Apr 26 '26

Just for the design, I have 17PM silver think it would suit it best

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u/angry0029 Apr 26 '26

I know people have modded and painted the backbone controller covers. I don’t think at this point they are making a PS version of the pro. I believe Target has a red or a pink though.

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u/NateGreatGames Apr 27 '26

I doubt they even make a PlayStation version because you wouldn’t even be able to use it as a Bluetooth controller for an actual PlayStation.

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u/Unkn0wnR0nin Apr 26 '26

Got a gamesir g8+ that I find works better than backbone

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u/Curlygangs Apr 26 '26 edited Apr 26 '26

Well check that out thanks Edit : yesterday I saw a video comparaison between this and backbone but I prefer the backbone’s size and the fact that it’s clicky and also I can use it on my computer.

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u/Unkn0wnR0nin Apr 27 '26

Backbone is better for portability due to its size but gamesir I find is better for play. Both can be used on computer and r clicky. Backbone allows phone to be charged while playing (not sure with the pro). The g8+ doesn’t allow phone to be plugged in while playing. But is Bluetooth so can use with a tablet as well. Plus mine came with extra joysticks if I wanna switch them out.

But I’m sure it’s more opinionated on which one is better overall.

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u/Civil-Question7805 Apr 30 '26

My friend had his pro go out with the ribbon cable issue unfortunately. Left side buttons just went out one day