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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

X51Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The buy page names the FX5 Lite Cooler as an accessory for X5 Series Controllers. The family is X5, with the X5 Lite and X5s.

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.

GSX5LITEBK, GSX5LB002EN, GSX5001-11Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the buy page lists SKU GSX5LB002EN for Wasabi and GSX5001-1 for Translucent Black. GSX5LITEBK is the Black unit's model on the JB Hi-Fi listing. Whether Translucent Black is a renamed Black is not stated, so the rows stay separate.8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer listing for the Black unit shows Model GSX5LITEBK with the maker's spec copy. No model number was found for the Wasabi unit, and none is guessed.

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.

6936685221901, 69366852226709Retailer pagehomescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129671-gamesir-x5-lite-gn-usb-c-mobile-controller-light-green-6936685222670.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 6936685222670 is the X5 Lite GN in light green (Wasabi). EAN 6936685221901 is the X5 Lite BK in Black on the sister listing homescreen.pl/en/controllers-gamepads/129672-gamesir-x5-lite-usb-c-mobile-controller-black-6936685221901.html. The Baltic B2B listing b2b.legit.si also gives 6936685221901 for X5 Lite BK.

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.

30 April 20253Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Press release date, 2025-04-30.

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/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page sells it at 34.99 USD on 2026-10-15 in Wasabi and Translucent Black. That is a later store price, not the launch price.

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.

$34.993Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Maker release: 34.99 USD, shown together with 34.99 GBP. This is the US price before sales tax.

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.

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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".

Black, Wasabi, Translucent Black1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Buy page colour options on 2026-10-15: Wasabi and Translucent Black. The launch release named Black and Wasabi.3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Black and Wasabi. The current buy page also shows Translucent Black, a later colour with no model number found.

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/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker calls it a Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller. The manual shows a telescopic body that clamps a phone between two grips.

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.

Offset2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: left stick upper, D-pad lower, ABXY upper right, right stick lower. Gamepadla lists Joystick positioning Asymmetric as a verified spec.

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.

Xbox2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout shows A, B, X and Y in the Xbox diamond. Switch Layout (M + A for 2 s) swaps the A-B and X-Y values.

Made by the platform holder

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

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Made by GameSir.

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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, iOS3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Key Specifications: iPhone 16/15 series, iPad mini and Android. The English buy page Tech Specs lists only Android, and the manual's Requirement lists Android 8.0 or above. The manual's Platform and Mode table lists Android/iOS for Switch mode. Both are kept as official wording.

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 X5 Lite

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

Source3Press releasegamedeveloper.com/press-release/gamesir-launches-x5-lite-mobile-controller-and-gamehub-gaming-platformRead 15 October 2026Connection: built-in Type-C wired connection for both platforms.

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.

Switch Pro, Android HID2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform and Mode table: Switch mode (red indicator) for Android and iOS, Android mode (dark blue) and G-Touch (light blue, set in the GameSir app). Switch mode is stored as switch_pro and Android mode as android_hid. G-Touch is a touch-mapping mode with no schema option. Gamepadla names the Windows setup it tested DInput, which is not stored as a separate mode.

Mode switching

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Button combo2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Press and hold View and Menu for 2 s to switch between Switch and Android mode. G-Touch is chosen in the GameSir app.

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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213mm1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Compatible Device Length: 105-213 mm. 213 mm is stored as the maximum. The minimum is 105 mm.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: with a protective case use the thin pads or the hole-covering pads. Without a case use the thick pads. Tech Tactician fitted a cased phone after swapping to the thin pads.

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)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connection: Built-in Type-C wired connection. The controller has no wireless link.

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

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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.

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Wired-only controller with no wireless link, so no receiver. The Sixth Axis also says there is no Bluetooth link.

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-C1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Built-in Type-C connector. The manual calls it a moveable Type-C connector. It is part of the body, so there is no detachable cable.

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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Hall effect1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sticks Tech: Yes, GameSir Hall Effect.

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/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker-branded name. It does not name the 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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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block on the product page: tune dead zones, remap buttons and update firmware from the phone. No default dead zone is stated.

Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Stick tension No. A community spec answer, not a maker statement.

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."

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout: Left Stick and Right Stick, both marked Pressed Down.

Swappable stick tops

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No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Same review passage: no hardware swapping, against the G8+ MFi with swappable stick caps.

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.

On the device2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Stick Calibration: hold View, Menu and Home for 3 s, turn the sticks to their maximum angle three times, then press the D-pad mark to exit.

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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Digital1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Trigger Tech: Membrane triggers. The Sixth Axis and Tech Tactician both say the triggers are digital and not analog, so digital is stored.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Trigger lock No.

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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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.

No7Reviewthesixthaxis.comRead 15 October 2026Review: the triggers are digital, non-analogue inputs. Digital membrane triggers have no resistance motor. It also says there are no extra pro-style buttons and no Bluetooth link.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane8Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/gamesir-x5-lite-mobile-controller-blackRead 15 October 2026Maker spec copy on the listing: ABXY Buttons Membrane. The launch release says cushioned and durable membrane triggers and buttons, and Tech Tactician says all-membrane front buttons.

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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No10Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/gaming-accessories/gamesir-x5-lite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the hardware of the X5 Lite cannot be swapped out, and it sets this against the G8+ MFi, which has swappable stick caps and face buttons.

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.

Cross2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout drawing shows a four-way cross D-pad. The maker product photo agrees.

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.

Membrane1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs D-pad: Membrane.

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".

01Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Back Buttons: No.

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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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.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout names only LB, RB, LT and RT as shoulder controls. The M button is a function modifier.

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.

02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout lists no rear, shoulder or extra front buttons. The M button only modifies other buttons for Turbo, layout and screenshot. The A-B and X-Y layout swap is 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.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Turbo Function: Yes.

Macros

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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Macros option No.

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).

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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.

06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no haptic feedback motor on the device. Phone vibration can be felt through the grips. The Sixth Axis also says there is no rumble.

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.

06Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Same source: no motors on the device, so no trigger motors.

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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No6Reviewtechtactician.comRead 15 October 2026Hands-on review: no gyroscope on the device.

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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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: NFC support No.

IR camera

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Built-in display

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No5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Verified spec: Display No.

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 X5 Lite

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7	4.91	9.11	1.1	629	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.71	6.86	11.07	1.07	629	Windows

Source5Measurementgamepadla.com/gamesir-x5-lite.htmlRead 15 October 2026Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.1, tester JayBee, 2025-09-28, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, firmware 158, cable to the PC. Stored is the page's primary DInput row: button test #6589, stick test #6601. A second row in Switch mode measured 6.86 ms button (4.93 to 9.07 ms, 1.08 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6590) and 8.76 ms stick (6.86 to 11.18 ms, 1.09 ms jitter, 332 Hz, test #6602) and is not stored. Polling is a separate software measurement. The page status is Not verified yet and the site rates the cable A. Single unit.

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

8.71ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

No2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device Layout front, top and bottom views show only the moveable Type-C connector and the Type-C charging port. No audio 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.

None1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Battery: No. The controller draws power from the connected device.

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.

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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.

No1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026No battery, so none is included.

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.

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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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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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None2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Type-C charging port is pass-through only. There is no controller battery, so no battery charging connector. Tech Tactician says it cannot carry data and the pass-through draw is limited to about 5 W.

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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Battery indicator

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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.

Laser engraved textured grips1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Grips: Laser engraved textured grips.

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.

Silicone pads2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Silicone Pad Installation: swappable silicone pad design on both sides of the Type-C port.

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/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 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, iOS1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026The GameSir App block on the product page names iOS and Android and links the App Store and Google Play. Tech Tactician says app support on Apple devices is reported to be limited.

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."

Yes1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026GameSir App block: update firmware from the phone. The Sixth Axis also lists firmware updates in the app.

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.

Width196.7Height88.3Depth46.2mm(7.7 × 3.5 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight row: 196.7 x 88.3 x 46.2 mm. The maker does not label the axes. Read as front-face width, height and depth with the controller retracted, like the Razer Kishi entries. Retailers copy the same three numbers.

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.

135.4g(4.8 oz)1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Product Weight: 135.4 g. Net weight. The JB Hi-Fi copy of the maker data gives 174 g gross weight, which includes the box.

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, 2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/8632Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026FCC statement: complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. EU statement: Guangzhou Chicken Run Network Technology Co., Ltd. declares compliance with Directive 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and its amendment (EU) 2015/863. No FCC ID is printed.

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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.

GameSir X5 Lite controller, Thick short silicone pad x 2, Thin short silicone pad x 2, Long silicone pad x 1, Hole-covering silicone pad x 2, Manual2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package Contents: GameSir-X5 Lite x1, Thick Short Silicone Pad x2, Thin Short Silicone Pad x2, Long Silicone Pad x1, Hole-covering Silicone Pad x2, Manual x1. The buy page lists the same seven pads as Rubber Adjustment Pads x7.

Cables included

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Carrying case

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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.

1year4Maker product pagegamesir.com/support/faqRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ warranty policy: a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase for abnormal function and manufacturing defects, through official channels and authorized distributors. The terms are general to all GameSir products. No stick drift term.

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/gamesir-x5-lite1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Maker product page titled GameSir X5 Lite Type-C Gaming Controller. The buy page holds the Tech Specs and What's in the Box.

Spec sheet

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gamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buy1Maker product pagegamesir.com/products/gamesir-x5-lite/buyRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs list on the buy page.

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-X5_Lite_manual.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2241/8433/files/GameSir-X5_Lite_manual.pdfRead 15 October 2026One-page multilingual sheet, PDF created 2025-03-10. The text is outlined, so the English column was rendered and read.

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.