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ABackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

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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

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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.

CFI-ZAC12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model No. CFI-ZAC1 in the compliance section.

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.

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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.

18 May 20235Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/18/first-look-at-new-images-and-ui-of-the-access-controller-for-ps5-an-all-new-accessibility-controller-kitRead 10 October 2026"Official name for Project Leonardo revealed" on this post. The device was first shown at CES 2023 as Project Leonardo.

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 pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Page offers the controller with a Buy now button. The PlayStation Direct store lists it as low stock in some regions.

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.

$89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price $89.99 USD.

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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€89.994Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Suggested retail price EUR 89.99 as published.

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".

White9Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Store lists Color: White.

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.

Adaptive1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"A highly customizable PlayStation 5 controller kit designed to make gaming more accessible". Stored as adaptive.

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.

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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.

Swappable1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Button caps carry swappable cap tags (23 tags) that mark which input each socket is mapped to. Stored as swappable.

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Made and sold by Sony Interactive Entertainment as PlayStation hardware.

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.

PS59Retailer pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Compatible with the PlayStation 5 console." Release Date 12/06/2023.

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.

BSony Access Controller

Platform	Connection
PS5	USB (wired)
PS5	Bluetooth

Source7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Pairing over USB, then wireless use. A second controller is paired through Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories.

Official licence

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Input modes

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

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Mode switching

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

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

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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

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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), Bluetooth6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"needs to be paired with PS5 initially through a wired connection, but otherwise operates wirelessly". The support page names the wireless link as Bluetooth.

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.

None7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026No receiver or dongle is listed. The controller pairs with the console directly.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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17Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Your controller can pair with only one PS5 console at a time."

Wired connector

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

USB-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026Same sentence: USB-C port. The controller pairs once over USB and then operates wirelessly.

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026The controller has a USB-C port and the box holds a separate USB Type-C to Type-C cable.

Cable length

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1.5m4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026"1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB)".

Cable type

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USB Type-C to Type-C (Hi-Speed USB)4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Verbatim: 1.5m USB Type-C to Type-C cable (Hi-Speed USB).

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

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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 pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Tailor stick sensitivity and deadzone to better suit your personal control needs", set in PS5 console settings.

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."

Yes10Reviewreviewed.com/accessibility/content/ps5-access-controller-review-sony-adaptive-remoteRead 10 October 2026Reviewer: "I programmed a downward press of the thumbstick to activate it." The stick can be pressed and mapped.

Swappable stick tops

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

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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Standard, Dome, Ball1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 20264Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026Specifications table lists one ball, one standard and one dome stick cap.

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.

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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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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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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.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Adaptive triggers.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure the Access controller's button layout" with swappable button caps on eight sockets. The Access has no fixed face button layout, so this field means swappable button caps.

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.

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D-pad switches

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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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31Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"Configure up to 30 individual control profiles from your PS5 console settings, store three profiles on the Access controller". Three slots are counted. The base profile is a separate default.

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

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Yes8Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/access-profilesRead 10 October 2026"Press the profile button on the stick base" cycles the three assigned profile slots.

Turbo

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Macros

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Share or capture button

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

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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.

07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026The unsupported-functions list names the vibration function, so the controller has no rumble motors.

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.

07Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Vibration is unsupported and the list also names adaptive triggers, so there are no trigger motors.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Motion sensor. Vibration function is also unsupported.

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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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Touch pad (except for the touch pad button)".

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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Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Setup text: "After the light bar blinks, the player indicator and the controller indicator light up."

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.

BSony Access Controller

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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.

No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: "Headset jack". The expansion ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

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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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Speaker.

Microphone

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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Microphone.

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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No7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026Unsupported list: Mute button.

Expansion port

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Four 3.5 mm expansion ports1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026"four industry standard 3.5mm expansion ports". The support page says the ports are for accessibility accessories, not audio devices.

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-in2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: "Built-in lithium-ion battery".

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.

12Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026One built-in battery is listed.

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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026The battery is built in.

Battery capacity

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1,050mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: battery capacity 1,050 mAh at 3.7 V. Input power rating 5 V 1,200 mA.

Battery energy

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3.885Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Computed from the published 1,050 mAh and 3.7 V (1.05 Ah x 3.7 V = 3.885 Wh). The guide does not print Wh.

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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BSony Access Controller

Hours (h)
9

Source11Reviewgadgetguy.com.au/playstation-access-controller-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Roughly 9 hours". Impulse Gamer's spec table says "Up to 9-hours". Sony's own pages state no battery life. Connection and settings are not stated, so only the hours are stored.12Reviewimpulsegamer.com/playstation-access-controller-review-ndisRead 10 October 2026Spec table: "Up to 9-hours". Matches the GadgetGuy table ("Roughly 9 hours"). Both are review tables, not a Sony page.

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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9h=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-C6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/12/04/the-access-controller-for-ps5-starters-guideRead 10 October 2026"The Access controller features a USB-C port for controller charging."

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.

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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.

Button caps, Stick caps, Button cap tags1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Swappable button caps, stick caps and button cap tags. The stick arm length is also adjustable.

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.

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App platforms

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

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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."

Yes7Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/pair-accessRead 10 October 2026"Make sure to update the device software on your controller to the newest version available", done from the PS5 console.

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.

Width191Height141Depth39mm(7.5 × 5.6 × 1.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 141 x 39 x 191 mm (width x height x depth), measured with the controller lying flat. Stored by the front face: width 191 (stick arm included), height 141, depth 39 (thickness).

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.

322g(11.4 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Published as approx. 322 g (11.4 oz).

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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

FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance section: "Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules" and "This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003." The guide carries a supplier's declaration of conformity and prints no FCC ID.

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.

Access controller, USB cable, 8x Pillow button caps (attached to controller), 4x Flat button caps, 4x Curve button caps, 2x Overhang button caps, 1x Wide flat button caps, Standard stick cap, Dome stick cap (attached to controller), Ball stick cap, 23x tags, Quick start guide and safety guide1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026Section "Inside the box", copied verbatim.

Cables included

ABackbone One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)

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BSony Access Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to Type-C	1.5	1

Source4Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/07/13/access-controller-for-ps5-launches-globally-on-december-6Read 10 October 2026One USB cable in the box.

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.

1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Limited warranty for the original purchaser: one year from the date of purchase, valid only in the United States and Canada. Batteries are consumables and excluded.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

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

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controller1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/access-controllerRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI_ZAC1_ACCESS_Safety_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Manual

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

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdf3Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/access-controller/CFI-ZAC1_ACCESS_Quick_Start_Guide_Web$en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official quick start guide. It is a one-page box contents diagram. Setup steps are on the PlayStation support site.

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.