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AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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General

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Series

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Backbone Pro1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GU200A, 90GC01D0-BGP0003Maker product pagerog.asus.com/tw/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Taiwan spec page gives SKU 90GC01D0-BGP000. The regulatory model GU200A comes from the quick start guide.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page lists the model as GU200A (Korea KC number R-R-MSQ-GU200A).

BB-N1, BB-N1-B-A2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026BB-N1-B-A is the manufacturer part number on the US Apple listing. BB-N1 is the hardware model in its maker safety guide. No other suffix is assigned to this reference.

GTIN / EAN

471138716791512Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-tessen-4711387167915Read 15 October 2026Price comparison page lists EAN 4711387167915 with reference 90GC01D0-BGP000. Other European retailers list the same EAN. A Toronto retailer lists a UPC for North America that is not stored.

8500655528112Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026UPC for the listed black BB-N1-B-A reference only.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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6 May 20253Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/meet-backbone-pro-open-worlds-awaitRead 8 October 2026Maker introduction dated May 6, 2025. US preorder opens that day, with shipping scheduled for May 20. Stored release month is corroborated by the May hands-on review rather than treating preorder as retail release.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker product page is live with a Buy Now link.

Available2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current exact Apple US listing offers the controller for sale. The product has also had published hands-on reviews since May 2025.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$109.9910Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/asus-rog-tessen-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated 2024-09-21: "$109.99 / £109.99 / AU$179". A US maker launch price was not found. Tom's Guide also lists $110 on asus.com. US price excludes sales tax.

$169.993Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/meet-backbone-pro-open-worlds-awaitRead 8 October 2026US launch price, before tax, for the standard Backbone Pro. Later store prices are not used.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€124.97Press releasemynewsdesk.com/se/asus-nordic-ab/pressreleases/nordic-launch-for-asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controller-3333178Read 15 October 2026ASUS Nordic launch release dated 2024-07-10, availability 29 July: "939 DKK, 124,9 Euro, 1490 SEK/NOK". This is the Nordic euro price with local VAT, and the release does not say which country. A German maker price was not found. A smartworld.it review lists 119.99 EUR and a German review 120 EUR UVP.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Form factor

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Foldable telescopic bridge that holds the phone in landscape.

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026Standard black Backbone Pro, not Backbone Pro Xbox Edition. The phone fits between the grips. Offset full-size sticks and printed Xbox-style ABXY labels are visible in the exact product render.

Stick layout

Offset6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"an asymmetrical layout using console-grade sticks".

Offset1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Face button labels

Xbox5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features list "Action buttons (A, B, X, Y)", Options, Menu and Home buttons.

Xbox1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026ASUS product, not a platform holder.

No1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026Backbone Labs is a controller maker, not the mobile or desktop platform holder.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Android2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: Android.

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Other8Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478576294423-Which-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Native gameplay hosts only. Phones use direct USB-C or Bluetooth. Current phone guide states iOS 17.3+ and Android 10+, while the main product page and safety guide give different minimum iOS versions. No exact shared minimum is inferred. Windows/Mac routes come from the wired and FlowState articles. Other means Apple TV/tvOS and Apple Vision Pro/visionOS named by the exact Apple listing. Xbox and PlayStation cloud/remote services are not native console compatibility. Standard Pro works with official PS Remote Play on iOS, while the maker restricts Android official PS Remote Play to supported PlayStation-edition One controllers.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 202612Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple listing names iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other platform rows mean tvOS/visionOS Bluetooth hosts, not every smart TV or VR platform.24Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13658801741847-Which-Backbone-models-can-I-use-PlayStation-Remote-Play-onRead 8 October 2026Standard Pro supports official PS Remote Play on iOS. Current Android Sony app support is confined to listed Backbone One PlayStation Editions. Neither service support nor desktop remote-play restrictions establish a native PS5/PS4 controller connection.

Connection per platform

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Platform	Connection
Android	USB (wired)

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired, I/O port USB-C, Android.

BBackbone Pro

Platform	Connection	All features
iOS	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Phone handheld mode uses the integral USB-C plug. Laptop/tablet Wired Mode uses a data cable in the bottom USB-C receptacle. Current general Wired Mode guide explicitly names Mac and PC. FlowState supports iOS/Android/Mac/PC Bluetooth, and Apple lists Apple TV/Vision Pro. All Bluetooth rows mark incomplete features because profile/remap/dead-zone configuration requires an inserted phone. The bottom port supports controller data but not video/audio pass-through for screen mirroring. No subscription is required for Wired Mode. No native console routes are stored.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026Current shared One/Pro guide explicitly names iPad, tablets, Mac and PC. It allows USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C data cables. No wireless receiver or USB generation is inferred.12Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 202625Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 8 October 2026An applied profile remains active when the phone is detached. Profile creation, selection and remapping require the phone inserted in the app, and cannot be changed in Bluetooth mode. No numerical onboard slot count is stated, so it remains unavailable.

Official licence

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Input modes

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Mode switching

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"ROG Tessen can support phones with cases, up to a thickness of 7-14.5 mm. Certain cases featuring ring holder or strap design may not be compatible."

Yes18Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Pro has two removable magnetic sets. Smaller fitted adapters fit supported phone cases, larger ones fit bare phones. Removing both can accommodate some larger cases. This is conditional compatibility, not every case. No maximum phone length is inferred.

Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired.

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

Not available

5.0 LE4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026English BB-N1 specifications identify Bluetooth 5.0 LE. This is the controller radio, not a host minimum.

Wireless receiver

None2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wired only. No receiver or wireless link is listed.

None2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple box list names the controller, two adapter sets and documents. No receiver or dongle. The Pro connects by Bluetooth LE or USB-C cable, per the maker FlowState and Wired Mode guides.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9.144m9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478499092375-FlowState-Wireless-Gameplay-with-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker describes approximately 30 feet in a typical environment. Exact unit conversion is 9.144 m. This is a typical claimed range, not a guaranteed maximum.

Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026I/O port: USB-C.

USB-C1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

Connection	Platform	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	Android	500

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"500 Hz polling rate inputs via wired USB Type-C".

BBackbone Pro

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Polling rate wired

500Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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Potentiometer7Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Exact May 25, 2025 Pro review explicitly identifies ALPS potentiometer sticks and the absence of Hall effect sticks. The Windows Central review heading says Hall Effect sticks, but its own body explicitly says Hall Effect triggers, not sticks. The direct Android Authority sensor statement is used.

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

ALPS joystick6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's 18mm ALPS joysticks allow for 22° angled movement". The sensor type is not stated. TechRadar says the sticks do not use Hall effect and a smartworld.it review calls them conventional, so stick_technology is left out.

Full-size ALPS joysticks6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker names full-size ALPS joysticks. That name is not itself the sensor-technology evidence.

Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

22°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"22° range of movement". The page does not say whether the angle is measured from the centre or across the full sweep. Stored as published.

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"Clickable left/right analog stick".

Yes22Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397843282967-Are-the-thumb-sticks-joysticks-clickableRead 8 October 2026Current maker guidance explicitly states Backbone controllers have clickable L3/R3 thumbsticks. Availability of a game action depends on the game.

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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App16Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/33802785959191-Joystick-Calibration-on-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Backbone app Settings > Controller > Calibrate and test controller, with recalibration and restore commands. No on-controller-only procedure is stated.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Analog, sensor not stated6Press releaserog.asus.com/ch-en/articles/accessories/the-rog-tessen-puts-you-in-full-control-of-your-mobile-games-on-any-phoneRead 15 October 2026"the Tessen's analog triggers". No sensor is named.

Hall effect6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026The Pro column expressly states Hall effect triggers. This is separate from its potentiometer sticks.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026Maker calls the trigger dead-zone adjustment virtual trigger stops. It changes the activation threshold in software, not physical travel. An inserted phone and app are needed to configure it. No mechanical stops, travel length or number of fixed positions is inferred.

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Software15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Special metal dome mechanical switches for the face buttons and D-pad". Metal dome fits none of the schema options, so Other is stored.

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

Metal dome mechanical switch1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Maker wording: metal dome mechanical switches.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device features drawing shows a plus-shaped Directional Pad (D-Pad).

Cross20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact physical review and product image show the continuous cross-shaped direction pad. Its switch mechanism is not inferred from subjective button feel.

D-pad switches

Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same metal dome mechanical switches as the face buttons. Stored as Other.

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two aluminum rear paddles.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"M1 / M2 rear paddles".

26Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Pro has two custom-function back buttons. Standard shoulders and triggers are excluded.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Paddles1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aluminum rear paddles".

Buttons6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

Yes11Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: the two metal paddles M1 and M2 can be removed with a screwdriver.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

Not available

026Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-vs-backbone-proRead 10 October 2026Review lists the shared inputs as two thumbsticks, four face buttons, a D-pad, two triggers and two shoulder buttons. The Pro adds only two remappable rear inputs and a Bluetooth pairing button. The rear inputs are counted under back_buttons, not here.

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Two paddles programmed on the fly or in Armoury Crate. The ROG button is a system button and is not counted.

214Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980164375703-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Button-RemappingRead 8 October 2026Counts M1 and M2 only. Normal gameplay and system inputs are excluded. Both are unassigned by default.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Paddles are "programmable on the fly" with the ROG button, no app needed.5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press the ROG button and one rear paddle (M1/M2), wait for the LED to flash blue, then press the button to assign within 10 seconds.

No14Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980164375703-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Button-RemappingRead 8 October 2026Maker requires the free phone app and an inserted phone to remap M1/M2. Tom’s Guide independently says the rear buttons can only be remapped through the app. No hardware-only remapping route is claimed.25Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 8 October 2026

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

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Macros

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Share or capture button

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Yes23Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro specification table identifies the capture button. The exact standard Pro render shows its capture icon. The system menu and Backbone app buttons are not counted as extra programmable controls.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Review: "Non c'è vibrazione" (there is no vibration).

07Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no rumble or haptic feedback. No grip rumble actuator is present. The rumble feature list stays unavailable because the schema does not store an empty list.

Trigger rumble motors

011Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/asus-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Same review statement: no vibration at all.

07Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026The same explicit absence of rumble applies to trigger vibration. Hall sensing does not imply a feedback actuator.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Input device, built-in touchpad: No.

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No13Retailer pageshop.inception.co.uk/asus-rog-tessen-black-grey-usb-3-2-gen-1-3-1-gen-1-gamepad-analogue-digital-android-90gc01d0-bgp000.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec list: Built-in display: No.

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"Aura RGB lighting" with up to seven preset effects.

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The device features list shows 15 numbered parts and none is an audio jack. The maker spec page lists USB-C as the only I/O port.

Yes1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product names its 3.5 mm headset jack. Bluetooth headphones connect to the host device, not through this jack.

Jack works over

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USB (wired)12Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Stored USB-wired audio route is handheld phone use through the integral plug only. Neither this listing nor the maker Wired Mode guide proves jack operation through a bottom-port laptop cable or over Bluetooth. Those routes remain unavailable.

Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026"The controller does not contain a battery. It can be powered by the phone, or by the charging port when the phone is charging."

Built-in4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Batteries

05Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

24Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The English specifications explicitly list two built-in lithium-ion batteries at 3.8 V. The guide gives alternative capacities of 526 mAh ×2 or 660 mAh ×2 without a SKU mapping. Capacity and energy are therefore unavailable rather than choosing or summing one alternative.

Batteries included

No5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same quick start guide note: no battery.

Yes4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The two batteries are built into the controller. Battery repair is restricted to qualified personnel, not normal user replacement.

Battery capacity

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

AASUS ROG Tessen Mobile Controller

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BBackbone Pro

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	40

Source9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478499092375-FlowState-Wireless-Gameplay-with-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Up to 40 hours of Bluetooth wireless gameplay. The launch post calls this internal testing. No lighting, game, activity, battery condition or independent runtime measurement is published.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

None5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026No battery. The USB-C port is an 18 W pass-through port that charges the phone, not a battery.

USB-C10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker expressly says the bottom USB-C cable both controls the laptop/tablet and charges the Pro battery. This is controller battery charging, separate from up-to-30W phone pass-through.

Battery indicator

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LED, App13Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30480000345751-Charging-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Orange LED ring flashes while charging and remains on when full. Battery level appears in the app only with a phone inserted. The maker says full in less than three hours but does not state an empty starting point, charger output or controller state. No claimed 0–100 scalar or measured charge time is stored. Phone pass-through can reach 30 W with a compatible phone/charger. The Pro battery is not a phone power bank.

Build

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Shell material

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Plastic20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro hands-on review identifies a predominantly plastic construction. No polymer grade is stated.

Grip texture

Raised micro-triangle texture on the rear surface8Press releasefunkykit.com/news/asus-republic-of-gamers-announces-rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026"the rear surface features raised, micro triangle textured markings to improve grip".

Textured grips with matte finish and high-gloss detailing6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Rubber support pads5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026The user selects and installs the rubber support pads (L-1 to L-4 left pads and a right pad).

Phone adapters18Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Maker gives tool-free magnetic adapter removal/replacement. The August 2026 change to rubber adapters applies to later Backbone One units, not Pro. Internal batteries or stick modules are not claimed user-replaceable.

Software

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Companion app

Armoury Crate1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate app.

Backbone App1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

Android5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Armoury Crate is offered on Google Play, with an APK for China. The maker spec lists Android as the only platform.14Maker product pageasus.com/support/FAQ/1053809Read 15 October 2026ASUS support FAQ Armoury Crate Mobile App: Compatible Devices lists Mobile Controller: ROG TESSEN (Android only).

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026The configuration app is for iOS and Android phones. Desktop gameplay does not imply a desktop configuration app.

User firmware updates

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Yes17Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478714958615-How-to-check-and-manually-update-your-Backbone-Pro-s-FirmwareRead 8 October 2026Automatic background updates and manual app Settings > Controller > Update. Firmware version appears in Controller Details. No minimum firmware is invented.

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width191.5Height92Depth40mm(7.5 × 3.6 × 1.6 in)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026"191.5 x 92 x 40 mm (When folded: 94 x 92 x 85 mm)". The press release labels the open size W x L x H. Stored as front width x front height x thickness for the open controller.

Width180.7Height101.1Depth49.8mm(7.1 × 4 × 2 in)5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30568426009367-How-big-is-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker axes: contracted width 180.7 mm, height 101.1 mm, depth 49.8 mm. Extended width 280.7 mm is not stored as body width or inferred as a phone-fit limit.

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

136g(4.8 oz)2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Weight: 136 g.

203g(7.2 oz)5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30568426009367-How-big-is-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker dimensions article gives 203 g. The BB-N1 safety guide and exact Apple listing agree. The May launch post says 199 g without explaining a different weighing condition or hardware revision. The corroborated current value is used, with that conflict retained here.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, UKCA, CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC5Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120881070_1717518289_147_2013.pdfRead 15 October 2026Safety page: FCC Part 15 with a Class B digital device statement, CE mark warning, UKCA, ISED CAN ICES-003(B)/NMB-003(B), KC Korea.

FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED licence-exempt RSS, IMDA Standards DA105282, EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) declaration of conformity4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The BB-N1-specific US declaration names Backbone Pro and expressly states compliance with FCC Part 15 Class B digital-device limits. This is the maker declaration, not a radio FCC ID or a claim about all regional approvals. The same sheet also carries an IC statement (licence-exempt transmitter complying with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS), a Singapore note Complies with IMDA Standards DA105282, and a Backbone Labs declaration under Directive 2014/53/EU. CE and UKCA marks are not stored because the sheet does not show them on the product. No FCC ID is printed on the sheet. SAR figures (body 0.10 W/kg per 1 g, 0.04 W/kg per 10 g) have no field.

In the box

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In the box

ROG Tessen, Rubber support pads, Reusable controller stand, Quick start guide, Warranty card2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026Contents row: ROG Tessen, rubber support pads, reusable controller stand, quick start guide, warranty card.

Backbone Pro controller, Two sets of magnetic phone adapters, Quick Start Guide2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact US Apple box inventory. Two adapter sets include the fitted set. The maker safety guide also identifies a safety guide among the supplied documents, but no cable or receiver is listed.

Cables included

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Carrying case

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None7Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Review identifies the case as a separate $25 purchase, not part of the standard controller package. No case material or optional accessory is included in the box.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year19Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412063514135-Returns-and-Warranty-PolicyRead 8 October 2026Maker one-year controller warranty from purchase through an authorized reseller, applied here to the US Apple reference. The separate three-month carrying-case warranty and statutory rights are excluded.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controllerRead 15 October 2026

backbone.com/products/backbone-pro1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/spec2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/specRead 15 October 2026

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Manual

rog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manual4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/controllers/rog-tessen-mobile-controller/helpdesk_manualRead 15 October 2026Maker support page for the product. Its document list loads by script. The Quick Start Guide E22982 was read from a retailer-hosted copy, see the guide entry below.

www.easystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdf4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker-authored multilingual Backbone Pro BB-N1 safety guide, hosted by a retailer. Downloaded and read directly. It is a safety/specification guide, not a full gameplay manual.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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