Backbone One PlayStation Edition is an officially licensed mobile controller that mostly works as Xbox controller. Enticed?
There are two versions: usb-c and lightning. The one presented in this video is with USB-C port, which means it works with Android phones but also with iPhone 15 and 15 pro.

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction.
01:43 - Enter Backbone One Playstation Edition.
02:29 - Xbox vs. Playstation Edition.
03:29 - USB-C Version.
03:41 - About the Backbone App.
04:25 - The buttons, joysticks and triggers.
05:51 - The ports and other features (or lack of).
06:56 - Six to seven months later, introducing Minisforum MS-01
07:10 - How to add the phone to the controller.
07:30 - iOS game demo: Carmageddon.
08:14 - iOS game demo: Sonic.
08:51 - iOS game demo: Call of Duty.
09:34 - iOS game demo: Into the Dead 2.
10:05 - iOS game demo: Assassins Creed Mirage.
11:30 - iOS game demo: CarX Rally.
12:29 - iOS game demo: Streets of Rage 2.
12:59 - iOS game demo: GTA San Andreas.
14:10 - iOS game demo: Asphalt 8.
15:48 - iOS game demo: Asphalt Legends Unite (9).
16:57 - iOS game demo: Diablo Immortal.
17:38 - iOS game demo: GTA Vice City.
18:43 - How to attach and detect Backbone One directly to a PC via cable.
19:24 - How to attach and detect Backbone One directly in macOS via cable.
19:45 - How to set up Backbone One in Steam.
21:10 - The triggers story: button or analog?
23:56 - Xbox controller vs. Backbone One: my trigger is longer than yours.
24:43 - Backbone Playstation Edition Carrying Case.
25:21 - The end of blabbing but not over.
25:33 - Dirt 5, Steam. Controller attached to PC via USB-A to USB-C cable.
26:04 - Dirt 5, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
27:11 - F1 2021, Steam. Controller attached to PC via USB-A to USB-C cable.
28:28 - F1 2021, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
29:23 - EA Sports WRC, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
30:21 - GTA V, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
32:07 - The Callisto Protocol, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
33:30 - Snowrunner, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
34:24 - Dirt Rally 2.0, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
35:00 - Control, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
35:34 - Forza Horizon 4, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
37:58 - Cyberpunk 2077, Steam link. Controller attached to iPhone 15 Pro, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.
38:29 - Dirt Rally 2.0, Steam link. Controller attached to MacBook Pro 16 2020, wireless via Wi-Fi 6.

Description

With a sleek design inspired by the PS5 DualSense controller, a crisp white finish and PlayStation’s signature button layout, I can say it's good looking. However, the experience isn’t perfect. Especially used outside playstation environment. For example, when used with iOS games or Steam link, most games will recognise it as xbox controller, which gives you on scree hints with wrong glyphs.

Design & Build

The controller feels solid. It has asymmetrical joysticks and slightly ribbed handles to improve grip. Weird choice to light up only the Backbone button and not with a steady light, but a mild beacon.

Comfort

It's comfortable for extended gaming sessions but some buttons are not in the right place, like the Backbone button which can often be pressed accidentally.

Performance

The controller works well for remote play, with low latency. There are however issues with button mapping on most games.

Connectivity

The USB-C port allows you to charge your phone while playing, and there’s also a 3.5mm jack for wired headphones. However, if you want to do mirroring via USB-C cable, you cannot because the port sends only the power.

Where to buy

Backbone One Playstation Edition, Lightning (US): [url]https://amzn.to/3zh4VHp https://amzn.to/3AVpOIU
Backbone One Xbox, 2nd gen, USB-C (US): https://amzn.to/4dRQcSu https://amzn.to/4gcpYvv
Backbone One Xbox, 2nd gen, USB-C (EU): https://amzn.to/3ZdofzS
Backbone One Playstation Edition, 2nd gen, USB-C (US): https://amzn.to/47fANJ6 https://amzn.to/47dVpSb
Backbone One Playstation Edition, 2nd gen, USB-C (EU): https://amzn.to/4dMpSsS
Backbone One carrying case Playstation Edition (US): https://amzn.to/47iWVSM
Backbone One carrying case Playstation Edition (EU): https://amzn.to/3Zk3GCd
Backbone One carrying case (US): https://amzn.to/3MxREx8
Backbone One carrying case (EU): https://amzn.to/3Tiuteg

Filmed with: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone X.
Edited with Davinci Resolve.

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