Backbone One Playstation Edition – 2nd Gen (iOS/Android)

Backbone One — PlayStation Edition, 2nd Gen (USB-C — iPhone 15/16/17 Series & Android)

Designed in collaboration with PlayStation and inspired by the look and feel of the DualSense wireless controller, the Backbone One PlayStation Edition turns your phone into a proper handheld console. It comes in PS5-matching white with PlayStation glyphs on the face buttons, so the layout matches what you’re already used to on console.

Your phone snaps into the telescopic body and you’re playing in seconds — no pairing, no Bluetooth latency, no dropouts. The direct USB-C connection is the lowest-latency option available for mobile, which matters when you’re streaming. Pass-through charging keeps your phone topped up mid-session, and a 3.5mm headset jack takes wired headphones without an adapter.

The second-generation revision brings two meaningful upgrades. Magnetic adapters now click into place and support most phone cases on the market, so you’re not stripping your phone down every time you want to play — a second set is included in the box lid, and they swap in seconds. The D-pad has also been reshaped for better responsiveness, which is noticeable in fighting games and platformers.

The PlayStation integration is the real draw: PS Remote Play lets you stream PS4 and PS5 games from your console anywhere with a connection, and there’s remote game installation from the PlayStation app. Beyond that, it works with anything that supports a controller — native App Store and Google Play titles, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, GeForce NOW, Steam Link, and Xbox or PC remote play. The Backbone app ties your library and streaming services into one interface.

Compatibility

• iPhone 15, 16 and 17 Series (USB-C models)
• Most Android phones with USB-C
• Case support via the included magnetic adapters

Key features

• Officially designed in collaboration with PlayStation
• Direct USB-C connection — lowest latency, no pairing
• Pass-through charging and 3.5mm headset jack
• Two sets of magnetic adapters for broad case compatibility
• Reshaped D-pad, full-size analogue sticks, ultra-wide triggers
• Play On Any Screen — use as a wired controller with PC or tablet