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General

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Series

Backbone One1Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397427898775-How-do-I-know-if-I-have-the-2nd-generation-or-the-1st-generation-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026

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.

BB-51-P-BA, BB-51-P-BR, BB-51-P-WS, BB-51-P-BRAZ, BB-51-P-WSAZ, BB-51-P-BC, BB-51-P-PT, BB-51A-P-BR, BB-51A-P-WS, BB-51-P-YK, BB-51-P-GP, BB-51-P-GX, BB-51-P-SK1Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397427898775-How-do-I-know-if-I-have-the-2nd-generation-or-the-1st-generation-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Maker SKU table, column "USB-C 2nd generation": BB-51-P-BA, BB-51-P-BRAZ, BB-51-P-WSAZ, BB-51-P-BC, BB-51-P-BR, BB-51-P-WS, BB-51-P-PT (listed twice), BB-51A-P-BR, BB-51A-P-WS, BB-51-P-YK, BB-51-P-GP, BB-51-P-GX, BB-51-P-SK. The table does not name the colour or edition of each SKU, so only BB-51-P-BA has a variant row. Lightning and USB-C 1st generation SKUs (BB-02, BB-51-B, BB-51-W) are other products. Read through the help centre's public article API because the HTML page shows a Cloudflare challenge.2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Mfr. Part Number: BB-51-P-BA. Product data colour Black.

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

8500419631672Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026UPC or EAN No.: 850041963167, for BB-51-P-BA (Black) only.

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.

8 November 202320Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/backbones-all-new-2023-holiday-lineupRead 7 October 2026Maker announcement dated November 8, 2023 for updated USB-C Black and PlayStation Editions, with same-day availability.

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

Available2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Listed for sale at $99.95 with Add to Bag on 2026-10-06.

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.

$99.9915Press article9to5toys.com/2023/11/08/2nd-gen-backbone-one-usb-c-controllerRead 6 October 2026Launch-day article, 2023-11-08: available now at $99.99 shipped. This matches the TechRadar list price for the same model.17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Price and availability: every model of the Backbone One 2nd Gen, including the USB-C variants, costs $99.99. US price, tax not included. Review published 2024-09-05. Later sale prices of $69.99 are not stored.

$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.

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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.

US, AU, CA, EU, NZ, GB21Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-cRead 7 October 2026Maker offers shipping for this exact USB-C 2nd Gen model to US, AU, CA, EU, NZ and UK. UK normalized to GB. No SKU-to-market mapping is claimed.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Product data colour "Black" for this listing.15Press article9to5toys.com/2023/11/08/2nd-gen-backbone-one-usb-c-controllerRead 6 October 2026"comes in the PlayStation white version and the standard black edition".16Press articlecultofmac.com/news/backbone-one-usb-c-game-controller-updated-for-iphone-15Read 6 October 2026"standard black or PlayStation white".

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

Form factor

Mobile clamp18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backbone_OneRead 6 October 2026"An attachable game controller for iOS and Android devices". The phone sits between the two handles and plugs into the connector.

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

Offset19Measurementgamepadla.com/backbone-one-v2.htmlRead 6 October 2026Unverified community spec "Joystick positioning: Asymmetric" for Backbone One v2. Apple's product photo of BB-51-P-BA shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the face buttons.

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

Face button labels

Xbox2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Product photo of BB-51-P-BA (Black) shows lettered buttons: Y at the top, X on the left, B on the right and A at the bottom. That is the Xbox arrangement. The PlayStation Edition uses shapes and is a different edition.25Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Price and availability: the standard edition is a dual analog stick gaming shell with ABXY buttons. The PlayStation Edition is a separate version.

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

Made by the platform holder

No18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backbone_OneRead 6 October 2026Produced by Backbone Labs, 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

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026iOS row: compatibility list iPhone 15 to iPhone 18 Pro Max, iOS 17 or newer.4Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397786888087-Which-iPhone-models-are-compatible-with-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Lists iPhone 15 to iPhone 18 Pro Max as compatible with Backbone USB-C controllers.5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40398282123927-Which-Android-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Android phones need Android 10.0 or later, USB-C and USB OTG. All 2nd Generation controllers include adapters.6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026Wired Mode (Play On Any Screen) on Backbone One works with iPad, tablets, Mac and PC through a USB cable in the controller's charging port. Windows is stored for "PC". Apple's listing also says it works as a wired controller with a PC or tablet.

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

ABackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

Platform	Connection
iOS	USB (wired)
Android	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)
macOS	USB (wired)

Source4Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397786888087-Which-iPhone-models-are-compatible-with-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 20265Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40398282123927-Which-Android-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 20266Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026All rows are wired. The phone connects through the controller's USB-C plug. Other devices connect by cable to the pass-through port. Current maker guide says the bottom USB-C port does not transmit video/audio data. A Backbone+ subscription is not required. Headset-jack routing in external-device Wired Mode is not established.

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

XInput23Reviewblog.lon.tv/2024/03/26/backbone-one-2nd-generation-smartphone-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer tested the 2nd Generation USB-C controller on PC through its bottom USB-C port after enabling PC compatibility in the phone app. The former paid-subscription requirement is superseded by current maker Wired Mode documentation. This does not claim XInput on iOS or Android.

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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

Yes2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Overview says the 2nd Generation, with two sets of magnetic adapters, is compatible with all Apple-branded iPhone cases.7Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/18306138828311-Which-cases-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-One-2nd-GenRead 6 October 2026Maker list of cases tested with Backbone One (2nd Generation). Cases marked with an asterisk may need one or both adapters removed. Not every case fits.

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)2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs: Input Type USB, Connections USB-C. Overview: direct connection to the phone's USB-C port.

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.

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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

None21Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-cRead 7 October 2026Wired direct native-port model, with no pairing. The current complete box list has no receiver. Phone Bluetooth headphone support is not a controller radio.

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-C2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026

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.

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Polling rate wired

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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.

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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

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes8Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397843282967-Are-the-thumb-sticks-joysticks-clickableRead 6 October 2026"Backbone controllers have clickable thumb-sticks L3/R3."

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

App9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40416402894487-Backbone-One-joysticks-not-workingRead 6 October 2026Backbone app: Menu > Settings > Controller > Calibrate and test controller > Calibrate Joysticks.

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.

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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

No17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same sentence. No adaptive triggers are listed for the 2nd Gen.33Press articlecaniplaythat.com/2022/07/28/the-playstation-backbone-one-does-not-have-haptics-and-adaptive-triggersRead 10 October 2026Maker CEO quote: no adaptive triggers on the original. The 2nd Gen is described as having all the same features.

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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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.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross24Reviewfrandroid.com/test/2016886_test-de-la-backbone-one-2e-genRead 7 October 2026French review describes the direction control as a cross. The tested model is explicitly Backbone One USB C 2e Gen.

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

Membrane24Reviewfrandroid.com/test/2016886_test-de-la-backbone-one-2e-genRead 7 October 2026The reviewer states that the redesigned directional cross still uses a membrane. Gamepadla independently lists membrane but marks that specification unverified. No generic clicky-button prose is used to infer face-button or bumper switch types.

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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.

010Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 10 October 2026Maker comparison lists rear buttons and "2 custom-function back buttons" only for Backbone Pro. Backbone One: "Compact precision joysticks, analog triggers".

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.

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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.

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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.

025Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Complete physical-control description has four standard shoulder controls including two triggers. There are no additional shoulder inputs.

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.

025Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Complete physical layout has only standard gameplay inputs and system/capture/app/menu controls. This counts additional remappable physical buttons only, not normal-button remapping through iOS.

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.

No10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 10 October 2026Lists button remapping, and joystick and trigger sensitivity adjustment, as Backbone Pro differences. The Backbone One column shows only compact joysticks and analog triggers. Remapping on the One is an iPhone system setting, not a controller function.32Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40416670894103-Can-I-adjust-the-button-map-on-Backbone-One-for-iPhoneRead 10 October 2026Button map is changed in iPhone Settings > General > Game Controller, with no on-controller method. Button mapping is not available on Android (separate maker article). The maker's One vs Pro comparison lists button remapping among the Pro differences.

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

Yes11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413344074647-What-is-Smart-RecordRead 6 October 2026"Press the Capture Button" on the controller. Long press saves the last 15 seconds (Smart Record, iPhone only).

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

017Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: the Backbone One 2nd Gen offers all of the same features as the original Backbone One. The upgrades listed are the d-pad, buttons and magnetic adapters.33Press articlecaniplaythat.com/2022/07/28/the-playstation-backbone-one-does-not-have-haptics-and-adaptive-triggersRead 10 October 20262022 launch coverage of the original Backbone One quotes the maker CEO: the smaller form factor means it does not feature the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense. The 2nd Gen keeps the same features per TechRadar. Expert Reviews also lists no haptic feedback. This is zero motors in the controller, since the phone supplies any 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

017Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same sentence. No new trigger hardware is listed for the 2nd Gen.33Press articlecaniplaythat.com/2022/07/28/the-playstation-backbone-one-does-not-have-haptics-and-adaptive-triggersRead 10 October 2026Same statement. No trigger haptics on the original. The 2nd Gen keeps the original feature set.

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

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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

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

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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.

ABackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Stick	8.79	4.44	12.78	2.43	232	Windows

Source29Measurementgamepadla.com/backbone-one-v2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected hardware test #6615, July 6, 2026. Backbone One v2, USB cable through its bottom port, XInput, firmware 1.2.6. JayBee, Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100. Stick latency tests movement to 99% deflection. The separately measured median report rate is 232 Hz, not a maker claim or latency conversion. No button latency or stick linearity test is published. Community specifications remain unverified and are not used.

BBackbone Pro

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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.

8.79ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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

Yes30Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 8 October 2026Exact BB-51-P-BA 2nd Generation USB-C listing. Highlights explicitly names 3.5 mm stereo headset jack with microphone support. This is an external headset microphone, not a built-in controller microphone.31Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact USB-C second-generation hands-on review independently confirms its wired-headphone jack. Later comparative prose claiming no jack is rejected against this review and the exact BB-51-P-BA Apple listing.

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

USB (wired)30Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 8 October 2026Phone handheld use through the direct USB-C plug. The source does not prove jack routing in PC or Mac Wired Mode through the bottom USB-C port. No Bluetooth controller route is claimed.

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

None12Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397486582295-Do-I-need-to-charge-the-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026"Backbone One does not have a battery!" It draws power from the phone. The USB-C pass-through port charges the phone, not the controller.

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

Batteries

026Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397486582295-Do-I-need-to-charge-the-Backbone-OneRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states no battery. Zero is the physical count.

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

No26Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397486582295-Do-I-need-to-charge-the-Backbone-OneRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states no battery. USB-C pass-through charges the phone, not the controller.

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.

ABackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

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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.

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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

Plastic25Reviewimore.com/gaming/backbone-one-usb-c-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Build section of the exact USB-C 2nd Gen hands-on review identifies the body as plastic. Polymer type is not stated.

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

Smooth shell with matte finish and gloss detailing27Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 7 October 2026Exact Backbone One column. The textured-grip wording in the adjacent Pro column is excluded.

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

Phone adapters28Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Maker gives tool-free removal and installation instructions for phone-fit adapters. Original units use two magnetic sets, while units bought on or after August 1, 2026 use one rubber pair. No internal service parts or stick tops are claimed. Before August 1, 2026, small adapters are for supported cases, large adapters for bare phones. Removing both allows larger phones/cases. Later rubber pairs may also be removed for thick cases or camera bumps. No exact maximum phone length is inferred from total extended controller width.

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

Backbone App13Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13755190142103-Do-I-need-the-Backbone-App-or-Backbone-to-use-a-Backbone-controllerRead 6 October 2026Free Backbone App with Play On Any Screen, controller firmware updates, joystick calibration and button remapping. Not required to play.

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

App platforms

iOS, Android17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Software "Backbone App (iOS / Android)".

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

Yes4Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397786888087-Which-iPhone-models-are-compatible-with-Backbone-OneRead 6 October 2026Says some units need a firmware update and links a manual firmware update guide.13Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13755190142103-Do-I-need-the-Backbone-App-or-Backbone-to-use-a-Backbone-controllerRead 6 October 2026"We recommend you download this free app in order to keep your Backbone controller firmware updated."

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.

Width176.3Height94mm(6.9 × 3.7 in)2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs Size and Weight: Height 3.7 in / 9.4 cm, Length 6.9 in / 17.6 cm, Width 1.3 in / 3.3 cm. Height 94 mm stored from here. Width uses the maker's more precise 176.3 mm. Depth is left out because TechRadar gives 1.34 in / 34.03 mm and Apple gives 1.3 in / 3.3 cm.3Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397816267671-How-big-is-the-Backbone-One-controllerRead 6 October 2026Generation 2, Backbone for iPhone 15, iPhone 16 and Android: "Collapsed X length: 176.3mm", stored as width. Fully extended X length 265.0 mm is not stored. The maker gives no Generation 2 height or depth.

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.

138g(4.9 oz)2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026Tech Specs: Weight 4.9 oz / 138 g. TechRadar's review spec table also gives 138 g for the 2nd Gen.17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: 0.30 lbs / 138 g for the Backbone One 2nd Gen, all connector versions.

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 B22Owner's manualfiles.backbon3.com/GPSR_Backbone_Safetysheet_Controllers.pdfRead 7 October 2026English FCC Note states testing as a Class B digital device under Part 15. No FCC radio ID is stated. The broad model list includes BB-51 but does not establish revision-specific optional ports.

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

Backbone One Gaming Controller, Quick Start Guide, Safety sheet, Adapter set2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026What's in the Box, verbatim. Maker help says units bought before August 1, 2026 have two magnetic adapter sets and later units one pair of rubber adapters.

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.

1year14Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412063514135-Returns-and-Warranty-PolicyRead 6 October 2026Backbone Limited Warranty: one year from retail purchase from an authorized reseller, worldwide maker policy. EU statutory two-year rights are separate and not stored.

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

backbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-c21Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-cRead 7 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

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Manual

files.backbon3.com/GPSR_Backbone_Safetysheet_Controllers.pdf22Owner's manualfiles.backbon3.com/GPSR_Backbone_Safetysheet_Controllers.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Compliance Documentation links this multilingual safety guide for Backbone One BB-01, BB-02 and BB-51. This is a safety guide, not a full operating manual.

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.