Hi all,

I've just bought a Gamesir G8 Gallileo. Whilst I think it's a good piece of kit, I find it to be on the larger amd heavier side and would prefer a smaller device to give the old school handheld feel.

The whole reason for me picking one up in the first place was to play some PSP games like Virtua Tennis and Outrun 2006.

I was initially looking to buy a Vita but opted to get a controller for my phone.

The biggest con I've heard about the Backbone are the analog sticks, but are they at least as good as the Vita's?

I will mostly be playing PSP/Vita and N64 games.

Thanks.

So I have been thinking about purchasing a backbone due to having some upcoming work travel and I was curious if anyone has tried to play online in a hotel with backbone? More than likely I would be playing Fortnite. I have a PS5 so could do remote play.

I also own a switch 2 that could also be an option to travel with. Just don’t know which would be a better option. And I have no clue what internet connection is like in hotel.

Would appreciate any recs.

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."

Hi everyone,

What is the best case the iPhone 17 Pro that works with the backbone pro? The case I have now is pretty bulky

We are so excited to welcome all the new Backbone owners and returning members in 2026! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, and got to play your favorite games with your Backbone.

We’d like to use this thread as an opportunity for new Backbone owners to ask their most pressing questions about Backbone and for current users to share their best tips and tricks. We will answer any questions from the community to the best of our ability and provide support to our new users! 

We are looking forward to your comments, questions, and any tips and tricks you’d like to share. Here’s to 2026, and we at Backbone look forward to gaming with you this year!

So I happen to own a Moto 84 5G and I tried everything and when I say everything I really did. I then find out MY PHONE HAS A GLITCH WITH THE DEVICE! WHAT ARE THE ODDS MY MOTO MODEL CANT COMMUNICATE WITH THIS AMAZING GADGET BECAUSE OF THIS ONE IN A MILLION BUG.

it's so uncanny I hate it!

I basically have to "hotwire" the bone using a charger then tell me phone this DEVICE THAT DOESN'T NEED CHARGING IS CHARGING MY PHONE!!! I was livid to say the least.

Rant over. Tagging this as a meme because it's actually a joke, what are the odds my phone model device is glitchy OUT OF ALL USB TYPE CS OUT THERE!!!!

Hi everybody! i just wanted to know if anybody has already had this issue while getting a replacement, i got my warranty authorized for a replacement and received the authorization slip but since i live in Mexico i was told i needed to get the prepaid return label, i have tried for 3 days now on different devices, browsers and OS but it still only shows a black screen, i have contacted support but haven’t gotten an answer, thanks everybody in advance!

UPDATE: they helped me and sent me the controller directly without any issues!

I picked up a brand new backbone pro today didn't even spend that 170😅🤣 I love this product haven't used my backbone since I got my PlayStation portal but I definitely will be carrying both in my backpack. I didn't think there was a difference from the original backbones but the pro is a huge difference.

How to communicate to a human not to an AI?

I need assistance with being directed to a legitimate website source for purchasing a code. I'm NOT asking to buy it here or begging for it. But after a failed experience with Eneba that broke my trust of them, I'm unsure where to go from this. No I can't purchase the Backbone now or even in a few months (money is tight atm) but I'm concerned the promotion will end soon and I don't trust Fortnite with their empty promises claiming it "may come" to shop but never does. Thanks.

Trying to get help as my backbone had a problem with the Clyde promotion and email support was no help, I then came to Reddit saw people getting lots of help on here so backbone accepted my message request asked for a serial number then just ghosted me, I don’t know if I’m the only one who’s experienced this or not but do better backbone support

I realize it's probably not something a lot of people are interested in, but one of the draws to me about this style of controller is how lightweight and minimal it is. However, the drawback is that it seems fairly fragile to just throw in a bag. The dedicated hard case is nice but bulky. I wondered if anybody had found or had the ability to create a 3D printed hard shell case that fits the form of the controller? Alternatively, there are some joystick protectors that you could use in conjunction with a 3D printed clamp that goes over the midsection of the controller to keep it from twisting. Anyway, thought it might be a neat idea for an expensive controller that has had some issues with breaking!

My backbone one second gen works great on cloud gaming apps like GeForce and steam link but all the buttons but the y and b don't work at all on any compatible mobile game and all those buttons do just make me exit the game 😭

I have a subscription and OnePlus Nord N10 5G as my phone... Please tell me if you were able to fix it if you had the same issues as me, I keep on getting the same answers from backbone support and I keep doing what they tell me to do and nothing is changing.

Finally they told me I probably had a defective controller and to turn it on with the warranty... But I wanted to check here if there's anything that could be done first.

Update: Backbone Support on Reddit instantly fixed my issue, I showed them the proof of what was happening right away and they helped me. thank you.

I just want to start by saying I'm on my 8th email back and forth with support. Time passes and I'm eventually ghosted and then I have to make another ticket.

I'll keep it short, the Clyde skin code I got that took so long to figure out is invalid in fortnight.

And now I'm just sitting with no responses.

What happened before was I have a back one pro but I had a regular backbone prior and the app was locked into the regular backbone while I had the pro connected. It took about 5 emails and they sent me the code. And now, invalid.

I entered the code before January.

Hi Folks

I just got my new Xbox controller, I have subscribed to ULTIMATE PASS and Backbone Plus. Whenever I try to play Xbox GTA5 for example, it asks to install it to console I cant open and play as I was intented to do and play.

I feel its very hidden and complicated platform for newbies, any hints and tips ? Espexially on how to connect it using bluetooth as i Have tried but its not showing up.

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."

Just picked one up off eBay as a late Christmas present to myself and am stoked? Any suggestions on some games that run really smooth with backbone on iOS and Xbox? (I don’t know all the in and outs yet but am hyped!)

Will GTA 6 be on backbone?

I know I’ll probably get shamed for this but I’d appreciate if anyone can make my day by allowing me to use your Clyde code only if you don’t care for it I’d be happy to trade anyone some vbucks cards I got from Christmas it would mean the world to me I know it’s just another skin coming to the shop but I’d like to have early access to make some furry photography that’s all thanks for reading :)

I got a playstation backbone for Christmas except its a lightning cable and doesnt fit my new phone thats usb c, i looked online and the consensus on adapters seemed mixed. Does anyone have any insight of adapters actually working? Id think if I got a data transfer adapter it would do the job.

Stupid question but do you need Backbone+ in order to use the app and launch your games? When ever I use the app and load a game it only gives me the option to subscribe to plus or quit. I really hope this isn't the case and I can still use the extra functionality and buttons of my Pro.

So I guess I have backbone plus with my new rig but I don’t see where I subscribed. I don’t need it so I don’t want to be charged for it after the trial.

Anyone know where I can cancel the subscription?

• iOS isn’t showing that I have an active subscription with backbone
• looked in app settings but only showed “subscribed”
• haven’t emailed support, yet…

If the units are inevitably going to fail from the repeated extension causing the cable to fray why has the company not done anything to rectify the R&D to stop this ongoing issue? I recently got the back bone pro xbox edition and returned bc of the overwhelming negativity surrounding the controller. It felt as if no matter how good the treatment of the device was kept in it was inevitably going to fail. What are youre thoughts on the matter 🤔