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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

G81Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker names the line G8: G8 Galileo is the wired sibling, G8 Plus the Bluetooth one.

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.

GSG8BT001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant SKU GSG8BT001-1 of the standard G8 Plus. The Marvel and Fortnite editions are separate listings and are not covered.

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.

69366852212911Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Store variant barcode 6936685221291. Retailer homescreen.pl lists the same code for the black G8+.

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.

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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.

Available1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Buy button and in-stock listing on 2026-10-20.

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.

$79.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026$79.99 at launch on Amazon US and the GameSir store.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: launched in mid-2024 at $79.99 / GBP 79.99 / AU$129, matching the maker release.

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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€89.996Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026EUR 89.99 at launch on Amazon Europe stores. Tax treatment is not stated and the country is not named.

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.

US, GB, EU6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Launch channels were Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon Europe stores and the GameSir store.

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".

Black8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Black, Thanos Edition (Gold), Hulk Edition (Green). Only the standard black model is stored. The maker page shows no colour name.

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 pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

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.

Offset8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: asymmetrical ABXY design like an Xbox gamepad, so the thumbsticks are offset.

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.

Swappable4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Default layout is Xbox. Keycaps change it to the Switch layout, and M with A/B or X/Y swaps the key values.

Made by the platform holder

No18Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backbone_OneRead 6 October 2026Produced by Backbone Labs, not a platform holder.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026GameSir is a third-party maker.

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.

Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review tested the controller with the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. Maker page says Switch only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS. Tested on an iPhone 17 Pro, Android, PC and macOS. macOS needed a switch back to DualShock mode and was less smooth.

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.

BGameSir G8 Plus

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual compatibility: Android 8.0 or later, Switch, iOS 13 or later. Switch wired use needs Pro Controller Wired Communication turned on. Windows Bluetooth works in DS4 mode per the maker FAQ. Switch 2 is from Tom's Guide and is not in the manual.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: PC works over USB-C or Bluetooth and is recognized as a PlayStation 4 controller. macOS and iOS use Bluetooth. iOS sees a DualShock 4.

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.

XInput, PS4 mode, Switch Pro, Android HID4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Modes: Android (yellow), DS4 (blue), Switch (red), G-Touch (cyan, GameSir App mapping). Wired use switches between Xbox, Switch and DS4 modes. Stored as xinput, ps4_mode, switch_pro and android_hid. G-Touch has no enum option. The manual says Xbox mode is supported in receiver and wired mode only.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: iOS, PC and macOS see the controller as a DualShock 4. This matches the manual DS4 mode.

Mode switching

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Button combo4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold the Home button with a direction or A/B/X/Y combination to change mode. Wired: hold - and + together.

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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215mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Compatible Device Length 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in). The launch release said 110-215 mm.5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 1 and 9: 120-215 mm (4.72-8.46 in) long.

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.

Yes5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 8: most cases work as long as the phone fits snugly. Android Central used it with bulky cases but not with phones with big camera islands.9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: used with a Pixel 8 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max in bulky cases with enough clearance.

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.

Bluetooth, USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 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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5.35Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 3: By adopting Bluetooth 5.3 technology the G8+ achieves latency below 0.013 s on Switch and below 0.026 s on iOS and Android. Retailer copies say Bluetooth 5.x. Tom's Guide says Bluetooth LE.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Bluetooth 5.3, wired USB-C (PC), wireless dongle sold separately.12Reviewandroidpolice.com/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review text states Bluetooth 5.3. Published 8 August 2024.

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.

Sold separately3Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-dongle-forg8p/buyRead 20 October 2026The 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle for the G8 Plus is a separate $9.99 product. It is not in the controller box.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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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-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Cable length

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1m4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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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Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

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

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GameSir Hall Effect sticks1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: GameSir Hall Effect Sticks. A brand name only, no component maker.

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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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

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."

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Swappable stick tops

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options with magnetic faceplates. Only one of each is included, so both sides cannot use the same option.

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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Small thumbstick, Heightened thumbstick, Round thumbstick4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents: Small Thumbstick, Heightened Thumbstick, Round Thumbstick, one each. Which caps are fitted is not stated.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: three alternate stick options, one of each in the box.

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.

On the device4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold - + and Home for 2 seconds, rotate the sticks and press the triggers 3 times. The app is described for zone adjustment, not calibration.

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 effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for stick and trigger zone adjustment.

Hair trigger mode

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with LT or RT for 2 seconds. Saved after restart.

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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Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

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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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026A/B/X/Y keycaps are magnetic. The cap is pulled out and put back to change between the Xbox layout and the Switch layout.

Bumper switches

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Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says the LB and RB buttons use tactile switches. Stored as other for the same reason.

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.

Cross4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout diagram shows a cross D-pad.

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.

Other6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says tactile switch D-pad. Stored as other because the enum has no generic tactile switch option.

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".

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Back Buttons 2, Extra Buttons 2 back buttons.

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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Buttons1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Maker wording is back buttons. Reviewers call them paddles.

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.

04Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026The device layout lists only LB, LT, RB and RT on the shoulders.

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.

24Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 on the back. M, Capture and Home are function buttons and are not counted.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 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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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

Macros

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026L4 and R4 can each trigger up to 16 button values with an interval. The launch release also lists macro functionality.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026

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).

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026

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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Rumble5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 7: console-level asymmetric grip rumble motors. No trigger rumble is stated.

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.

26Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Release says dual motors. Tom's Guide says one motor in each grip.

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.

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Adjustable rumble

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Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Hold M with D-pad up or down. Five levels: 0, 25, 50, 75 (default) and 100 percent.

Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

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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61Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Motion Control 6-axis Gyroscope. Maker counts the sensor as one 6-axis unit.

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.

BGameSir G8 Plus

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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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Audio No. Android Central confirms there is no 3.5 mm 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.

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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-in1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 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.

21Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Two 500 mAh packs, one in each grip.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026The 1000 mAh battery is built into the grips. It is part of the product, not an accessory.

Battery capacity

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1,000mAh1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20261000 mAh in total, 500 mAh in each side.

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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BGameSir G8 Plus

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	8

Source8Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs table: Battery 8 hours, USB-C. The review calls it the listed battery life. Rumble and lighting conditions are not stated. The reviewer's own test ran just over seven hours and is not stored because the figure is rounded.11Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gamesir-g8-plus-bluetooth-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review calls 8 hours the rated battery life and saw a couple of percent drop over half an hour of use. Not a full run-down test.

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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8h=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-C4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 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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120min10Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129654-gamesir-g8-universal-bluetooth-mobile-controller-black-6936685221291.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer spec table: charging about 2 hours (USB-C). Stored as 120 min with the approximate qualifier. Starting level and charger are not stated. The maker page gives no charge time.

Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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LED4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026In charging mode the Mode indicator breathes to show the battery level.

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.

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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.

Anti-slid textured surface1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026

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.

Faceplate, Stick caps, Face button caps5Maker product pagegamesir.com/pages/faq-questions-about-g8-plusRead 20 October 2026FAQ 12: the faceplate, stick caps and face button caps are detachable.

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.

GameSir App1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Customization Software GameSir App.

App platforms

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

Android, iOS2Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controllerRead 20 October 2026Product page: GameSir App for mobile controller customization on iOS and Android, with APK, App Store and Google Play links. TechRadar (2026) reports the iOS app does not recognize this Bluetooth model, so stick calibration, dead zones, hair trigger and back button mapping only work on Android. Maker page claim kept.

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."

Yes4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Manual: the GameSir App is used for firmware upgrade.

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.

Width230Height107Depth55mm(9.1 × 4.2 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 230*107*55 mm in the Product Weight row and in the launch release. The page does not say how far the controller is extended.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Product Size 230*107*55 mm in the release technical specifications.

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.

314g(11.1 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 2026Published as 314 g. Maker net weight with the built-in batteries.6Press releasegamespress.com/GameSir-launches-its-G8-Bluetooth-Mobile-Controller-The-Ultimate-GaminRead 20 October 2026Net Weight 314 g in the release technical specifications.

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, CE, 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8634Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026FCC Part 15 statement, EU conformity with 2014/30/EU, 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU and the amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

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.

Controller, USB-C Cable, Card, Sticker, User Manual, Interchangeable Thumbstick Caps x 31Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 October 20264Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents also list a certification sheet.

Cables included

ABackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

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BGameSir G8 Plus

Type	Length (m)	Count
Type-C cable	1	1

Source4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026Packaging contents list a 1m Type-C cable. The USB-A or USB-C end is not stated.

Carrying case

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None9Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/gamesir-g8-plus-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: no carrying case is bundled. A case is sold separately.

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.

1year7Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 20 October 2026Maker policy: 1-year warranty with 12-month same-model replacement for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, bought through official or authorized channels. Retailer returns and statutory rights are separate.

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

gamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/g8plus-bluetooth-mobile-controller/buyRead 20 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.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdf4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-G8_Plus_Manual_2_70648489-6a7e-4a9e-be76-79516862e139.pdfRead 20 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet titled GameSir Galileo + (G8+). It is an image PDF. The English column was read from a render.

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.