Backbone One USB-C 2nd Gen attaches to a supported USB-C iPhone and needs a physically compatible case or adapter. The app or game must accept controller input.
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How to check or set it up
- Check the phone port and Backbone edition, then confirm physical fit with the case.
- Check whether the exact edition is supported by the official PS Remote Play app on your phone OS.
- Pair or launch the app as instructed; distinguish local mobile-game input from Remote Play eligibility.
Relevant documented relationships
| Model | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backbone One USB-C (2nd Gen, Standard) | 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 |
| Backbone One USB-C (2nd Gen, Standard) | 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 |
| Backbone One USB-C (2nd Gen, PlayStation Edition) | 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 |
| Backbone One USB-C (2nd Gen, PlayStation Edition) | 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 |
| Backbone One Lightning (2nd Gen, Standard) | PS Remote Play app | Documented with conditions | direct Lightning | A supported iPhone with a Lightning port is required. | Backbone models supported by official PS Remote Play — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30 |
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Official evidence and scope
- Backbone One USB-C, 2nd generation — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30
- Backbone Pro — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30
- Backbone models supported by official PS Remote Play — Backbone, checked 2026-10-30
- Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device — Apple, checked 2026-10-30
- Pair and connect DualSense with PS5 — Sony Interactive Entertainment, checked 2026-10-30
Initial research dated 2026-10-30; later source additions are dated individually above. Basic input, advanced features, charging, and wake behavior are evaluated separately where the source addresses them. No hands-on test is claimed.
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