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Backbone One USB-C (2nd Gen, Standard) is an identified mobile controller from Backbone. The table below contains only relationships recorded with official source links through 2026-10-31. A platform missing from the table has not been verified here; absence is not a negative compatibility result.
What matters for this exact model
- Not supported on Android phones / tablets for PS Remote Play app. The official PS Remote Play app for Android lists support for the licensed PlayStation Edition model.
- Documented with conditions on Android phones / tablets for Controller-supported games via direct USB-C. Android 10 or later.
- Documented with conditions on iPhone / iPad for Controller-supported games via direct USB-C. iOS 15 or later and a supported USB-C iPhone are required.
- Documented with conditions on iPhone / iPad for PS Remote Play app via direct USB-C.
Revision and feature notes
- Check phone case thickness, camera bump, and connector alignment for physical fit.
- Streaming a console game to a supported client does not establish a direct USB controller path to that console.
Compatibility by platform and game context
| Platform | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android phones / tablets | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | direct USB-C | Android 10 or later. A controller-supported game and physically compatible host device are required. | Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
| iPhone / iPad | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | direct USB-C | iOS 15 or later and a supported USB-C iPhone are required. A controller-supported game and physically compatible host device are required. | Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
| iPhone / iPad | PS Remote Play app | Documented with conditions | direct USB-C | Check game and feature support | Backbone models supported by official PS Remote Play — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Android phones / tablets | PS Remote Play app | Not supported | See source | The official PS Remote Play app for Android lists support for the licensed PlayStation Edition model. | Backbone models supported by official PS Remote Play — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
Published specifications
| Specification | Officially documented value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Connector | USB-C | Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Generation | 2 | Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Analog Triggers | Yes | Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Passthrough Charging | Yes | Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Phone Fit Adapters | Yes | Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
Setup and troubleshooting
Setup: backbone remote play
Model-specific source-based steps
Backbone Works in Android Games but Not Official PS Remote Play
Diagnose a documented limitation
Check before buying or connecting
Match the model label, game or app context, connection path, and required firmware in the table above. For powered accessories, follow the maker’s supported part and safety instructions. Missing fields are unknown, not zero or automatically incompatible.
Official sources and review date
- Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30
- Backbone models supported by official PS Remote Play — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30
Model record reviewed: 2026-10-30. Linked sources have their own check dates. No physical test, live price, stock, or sales ranking was recorded.