Backbone — Next-Level Play

Backbone — Next-Level Play

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Backbone — Your Ultimate Console Experience on iPhone

Turn your phone into a professional handheld. Play Xbox, PlayStation, and App Store games from one unified launcher with seamless social play and pro-level tools to record and share your most epic clips.

Publisher

Backbone Labs, Inc.

Category

Social Networking

Downloads

3M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

111K+

Locales

10

Your Mobile Command Center

Discover the interface used by 3M+ users.

A Backbone One mobile gaming controller attached to a smartphone displaying a library of supported games like Call of Duty Warzone Mobile and Diablo Immortal.

A Backbone One mobile gaming controller attached to a smartphone displaying a library of supported games like Call of Duty Warzone Mobile and Diablo Immortal.

Backbone One controller attached to an iPhone showing a unified gaming dashboard.

Backbone One controller attached to an iPhone showing a unified gaming dashboard.

Interface of the Backbone app showing the Party with friends feature with voice chat and friend status updates

Interface of the Backbone app showing the Party with friends feature with voice chat and friend status updates

Backbone app interface showing tools for recording and editing gameplay clips.

Backbone app interface showing tools for recording and editing gameplay clips.

iPhone lock screen showing a Backbone app notification about a friend starting a game of Call of Duty.

iPhone lock screen showing a Backbone app notification about a friend starting a game of Call of Duty.

Level Up Your Mobile Experience

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 3M+ users.

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The Ultimate Unified Launcher

Ditch the app folders. Access your Xbox, PlayStation, and App Store games from one stunning, console-inspired dashboard.

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Never Play Alone

See when your friends are online and join their matches instantly with integrated voice chat and Rich Presence notifications.

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From Pro Plays to Viral Clips

Capture, edit, and share your best gaming highlights directly to TikTok or Instagram in seconds—no PC required.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Backbone — Next-Level Play.

Description

Backbone turns your iPhone and iPad Mini into the ultimate gaming device. ■ Play any game or service that supports game controllers. The Backbone One controller works with services like PS Remote Play, Xbox Game Pass (xCloud), Apple Arcade, Xbox Remote Play, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna. It also works with games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Minecraft and Genshin Impact. Press the Backbone Button to bring up the app and launch into your favorite games that support controllers from one place. ■ Record, edit, and share epic gaming clips Backbone One has a built-in Capture button that allows you to easily screen record or screenshot gameplay and share directly to social platforms like Instagram Stories and iMessage, all directly from your mobile device. ■ Never miss a moment Hold the Capture Button to bookmark a moment when recording. Forgot to bookmark? Once a video is captured, Backbone’s app helps you identify your most action-packed moments automatically, allowing you to show off your best moments and highlights with ease. ■ Party with your friends With Backbone’s Rich Presence feature, you can get push notifications when your friends start playing games on Backbone, making it easy to join the action in real-time. Once you see a friend online, you can link up for voice chat inside the app and move from game to game, seamlessly. To learn more, download the app or visit https://backbone.com/ A Backbone+ subscription is required for some features within the app. Any feedback? Use the in-app feedback tool, ping us at support@playbackbone.com or tweet us @backbone Terms of Use: https://backbone.com/terms/

Latest Version

1.9.24

Size

377.6 MB

First Released

Oct 19, 2020

The Console Experience. Everywhere You Go.

Join over 3 million gamers turning their phones into the ultimate handheld. Download the Backbone app to sync your controller, launch your favorite titles across all platforms, and stay connected with your squad.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Backbone — Next-Level Play

What is Backbone One?

Backbone One transforms your iPhone and iPad Mini into a portable gaming device. It allows users to play controller-supported games and cloud gaming services directly from their mobile device.

What games and services are compatible with Backbone One?

Backbone One works with services like PS Remote Play, Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna, and games such as Call of Duty: Mobile, Minecraft, and Genshin Impact.

Can Backbone One record gameplay?

Yes, Backbone One has a built-in Capture button that allows users to easily screen record or screenshot gameplay. It also helps identify action-packed moments automatically.

How do I share gameplay clips using Backbone One?

Users can share recorded gameplay clips or screenshots directly to social platforms like Instagram Stories and iMessage from their mobile device using the Backbone app.

Does Backbone One have social features for playing with friends?

Yes, Backbone's Rich Presence feature sends push notifications when friends play, enabling easy joining and in-app voice chat across games.

Is a Backbone+ subscription required for all Backbone features?

No, a Backbone+ subscription is required for some features within the Backbone app, but not all. The core controller functionality is available without it.

How do I launch games using the Backbone One controller?

Users can press the dedicated Backbone Button to open the app. From there, they can launch their favorite controller-supported games from a single interface.

What devices does the Backbone One controller turn into a gaming device?

The Backbone One controller transforms your iPhone and iPad Mini into the ultimate gaming device, providing enhanced control for mobile gameplay.

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