Gaming / Controllers

BackboneController
One (USB-C, 2nd Gen)
Released November 2023.15Press article9to5toys.com/2023/11/08/2nd-gen-backbone-one-usb-c-controllerRead 6 October 2026Dated November 8, 2023: the 2nd Gen USB-C controller "officially launches today" at Amazon and other retailers and is "available now at $99.99 shipped". A 9to5Toys article of March 19, 2024 confirms the USB-C version got the 2nd Gen upgrades in November. Maker help articles about 2nd Gen cases are dated October 10 and 16, 2023, but no actual sale before November 8 was found. Last checked 10 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mobile clamp
- Platforms
- iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
- Stick sensor
- Not available
- Connections
- USB (wired)
51 of 151 fields known.
At a glance
Weight
138g2Retailer 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.
Lower than 89% of other controllers. Lower is better.
General
- Model numbers
- 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.
- 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.
- Announced
- 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.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $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.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- 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.
- Colours
- 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".
- 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.
- 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.
Compatibility
- 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.
- Connection per platform
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.- Official licence
- Not available
- Mode switching
- Not available
- Native Steam Input support
- Not available
- Wakes the supported console
- Not available
- Max phone length
- Not available
- 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.
Connectivity
- Controller Bluetooth version
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Paired device slots
- Not available
- Wired connector
- USB-C2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hrdg2zm/a/backbone-one-mobile-gaming-controller-usb-c-2nd-generationRead 6 October 2026
- USB
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Not available
- Cable length
- Not available
- Cable type
- Not available
- Claimed polling rate by connection
- Not available
- Polling rate wired
- Not available
- Polling rate wireless
- Not available
- Polling rate Bluetooth
- Not available
Sticks
- Stick sensor
- Not available
- Stick module name
- Not available
- Stick resolution (claimed)
- Not available
- Default dead zone (claimed)
- Not available
- Adjustable dead zone
- Not available
- Adjustable response curve
- Not available
- Adjustable stick tension
- Not available
- Tension levels
- Not available
- Stick throw
- Not available
- Stick gate
- Not available
- 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."
- Swappable stick tops
- Not available
- Stick tops included
- Not available
- Replaceable stick modules
- Not available
Triggers
- Trigger sensor
- Not available
- Trigger resolution
- Not available
- Trigger travel
- Not available
- Trigger stops
- Not available
- Trigger stop positions
- Not available
- Trigger stop type
- Not available
- Shortest trigger travel
- Not available
- Adjustable trigger dead zone
- Not available
- Hair trigger mode
- Not available
- 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.
Buttons
- Face button switches
- Not available
- Face button switch name
- Not available
- Swappable face buttons
- Not available
- Bumper switches
- Not available
- Rear grip input type
- Not available
- Removable rear paddles
- Not available
- Additional shoulder buttons
- 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.
- On-controller remapping
- 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.
- Custom onboard profiles
- Not available
- Profile switch control
- Not available
- Turbo
- Not available
- Macros
- Not available
Feedback
- Rumble
- Not available
- Rumble motor type
- Not available
- 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.
- 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.
- Adjustable rumble
- Not available
Motion and touch
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- Gyroscope
- Not available
- Combined motion sensor axes
- Not available
- Gyro as mouse
- Not available
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Touchpads
- Not available
- Clickable touchpad
- Not available
- NFC
- Not available
- IR camera
- Not available
- Built-in display
- Not available
- Light bar
- Not available
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Measured
- Measured input latency
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 - Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
- 8.79ms
- Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Measured stick tests
- Not available
- Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
- Not available
- Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
- Not available
- Measured battery life
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Audio
- 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.
- Speaker
- Not available
- Microphone
- Not available
- Microphone mute control
- Not available
- Expansion port
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- Battery energy
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
- Not available
- Longest claimed battery life
- Not available
- Charging connector
- Not available
- Full charge time (claimed)
- Not available
- Charging dock
- Not available
- Dock
- Not available
- Play while charging
- Not available
- Battery indicator
- Not available
Build
- 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.
- Swappable grips
- Not available
- Swappable faceplate
- Not available
Software
- App platforms
- iOS, Android17Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-2nd-gen-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: Software "Backbone App (iOS / Android)".
- 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."
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Body dimensions
- 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.
- Weight (claimed)
- 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.
Certifications
- FCC ID
- Not available
- 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.
In the box
- 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.
- Cables included
- Not available
- Carrying case
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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.
- Stick drift warranty
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- backbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-c21Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-cRead 7 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- 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.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Compare with
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| BB-51-P-BA | 850041963167 | Black |
Sources
We read 33 sources for this controller. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413344074647-What-is-Smart-Record
- Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backbone_One
- Measurementgamepadla.com/backbone-one-v2.html
- Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-one-usb-c
- Measurementgamepadla.com/backbone-one-v2.html
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