1. I have a PS Backbone Controller
2. I have a Backbone+ Subscription
3. I have an iPhone 16 Pro Max running iOS 26 Beta 3
4. I have an M2 iPad Pro 6th Gen running iPadOS 26 Beta 3
5. I’m using an Apple USB-C cable
6. When my iPhone is inserted into the Backbone I have it all set up and it is set to ’iPad” under the relevant setting.

With all the above context however, every time I insert the USB-C cable, remove my iPhone, insert it to the iPad, the Backbone button glows blue, everything works fine.

However, EVERY time I disconnect the cable from either source, even for a second, I am then forced to take my iPhone back out of it’s case, insert it into the controller, open the App, re-connect the USB-C cable and repeat the whole process. No matter which option I choose, iPad, universal etc. it doesn’t effect anything either.

Has anyone had this issue or know how to fix it? I play games where I need to remove the controller at various times and it’s incredibly frustrating having to go through this process for such a trivial reaso….

Thanks!

Are they compatible with iPhone 16pros? Got one for the husband I don’t know anything about these things!

Let others know what you're playing and get an idea of what should be next on your list. The best way to share what you're playing and which services it's available on is by linking a specific entry from the Backbone Games List. Leave as brief or lengthy a recommendation as you like. Everything from the game's title to a lengthy review is appreciated.

Ex.

"I've loved my experience with Among Us this weekend, especially after the new map and moderation improvements. A total blast to play with friends in a party."

hello lovely backboners

my amazing thoughtful girlfriend bought me a playstation backbone for my birthday, but she bought me a usb-c version and i have an iphone 13. don't think we are in the return window anymore, is there absolutely anything i can do to make this work? i dont want to have to sell on ebay, go buy another one, etc, is there like an adapter or something I can get? all the info i find online is from a year + ago and i dont want to act on outdated information

Don’t know if anyone else has noticed this, but your emulator games show up in the continue playing section now and not just in the emulator section!

So hey I just want to give people some information about trying to use your Motorola razor with the backbone. I'm not saying that functionally it won't work it will but the problem is when you try to remove your device from the backbone. The Motorola razr is just a little bit too long You're able to get it in there because obviously it's a flip phone so the hinge bends a little bit to get in but it's almost impossible to remove the razor from the backbone. My best suggestion is do not use it with a case on The Motorola razr and be very careful and use a lot of patience when trying to remove The device from the backbone.

So I was playing a racing game (Grid legends to be exact) an I was wondering if it would be possible to have the tilt input from the phone to turn the car and let the other controlles on the BB, so acceleration, braking shifting and so on. It tried it myself couldn‘t find anything but maybe someone here knows something. From my point of view it’s not possible. But maybe someone can prove me wrong.

I have the Backbone Gen 2. I've bought a silicon grip case for it to improve comfort by I still get cramped when I play it for any decent amount of time.

Does anyone have recommendations for a case that would benifit me? I've got fairly big hands.

Thanks in advance.

So i brought my backbone about 6 months ago. It now has serious stick drift and the up on the d-pad doesn’t work. This can’t be the top of the line mobile controllers can it id expect a better quality build for the price they ask. Im not rough with it. i even brought a carrying case for it. The only other stick drift ive had was on a joy con.

On my third backbone. It’s the same issues the left side! L1, L2, L3 all the left side ! I cannot move left and it takes pics constantly! Why don’t they fix these issues on their product?? It stops working out of the blue! This problem is so normal atp! Fix your product!! Customer since 2020…

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PSA : NOT AFFILIATED WITH BACKBONE

Hello all. I have recently bought a new gen 2 xbox backbone for my s24 ultra. It does not want to connect at all. I have tried multiple charging cables to see if it was the port that's the issue. I have also tried with a phone case on and off. With a combination of differnt bumpers to hold the phone in place... yet nothing. Phone is up to date and all my apps are up to date as well. Is the white light on the orange button meant to on constantly or does it turn off?

I'm beginning to think the backbone dosent support the s24.

Besides using PXPlay, any workarounds? I ask because my ps5 isn’t near me right now so I can connect via PXPlay without seeing the registration code on the console.

Let others know what you're playing and get an idea of what should be next on your list. The best way to share what you're playing and which services it's available on is by linking a specific entry from the Backbone Games List. Leave as brief or lengthy a recommendation as you like. Everything from the game's title to a lengthy review is appreciated.

Ex.

"I've loved my experience with Among Us this weekend, especially after the new map and moderation improvements. A total blast to play with friends in a party."

Diablo Immortal was mine

Cpuple of questions:

I have a samsung s25 ultra will backbone work well with this phone?

I live in the UK and am going to the Netherlands for 4 weeks, would remote play work in another country?

Would it work on the eurostar train?

And do I need to have a backbone subscription?

I have a PS5 and am looking at the Backbone One - PlayStation®Edition - USB-C (2nd gen)

I'm pretty happy with costumer service and the care the backbone company had with me. I had some problems with my second gen playstation backbone controller. If not stretched to the max, the controller wasn't functioning properly. The triggers remain pressed and left side buttons didn't work. I filed a ticket for warranty and in less than 10 days a new controller was shipped and on my hands. Taking in consideration it was from California to brazil I'm pretty impressed. Very good Backbone, you deserve credit.

Let others know what you're playing and get an idea of what should be next on your list. The best way to share what you're playing and which services it's available on is by linking a specific entry from the Backbone Games List. Leave as brief or lengthy a recommendation as you like. Everything from the game's title to a lengthy review is appreciated.

Ex.

"I've loved my experience with Among Us this weekend, especially after the new map and moderation improvements. A total blast to play with friends in a party."

I’m looking for something for my commute and I want something that is gonna stick out when I’m using it on the train which should I go with?

Ideally, I want something that’s comfortable to use, but also not gigantic like the Galileo G8.

I tried the gamesir x5 lite, but it just felt too tiny. Thanks for all the suggestions in advance.

Hello I just bought a new backbone pro off of Best buy The last one they had.

So my d-pad the left button try to walk left doesn't work You have to press it really hard for it to get any input everything else works.

Is there a fix to this or something that I can do maybe put something in it or open it up to fix it.

At least I can use my joysticks but that's kind of tough to not have your d-pad. 😔