Backbone — Next-Level Play

In-app purchases
4.6
18.6K reviews
500K+
Downloads
Content rating
Teen
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About this app

Backbone turns your phone and tablet into the ultimate gaming device.

â–  Play any game or service that supports game controllers.

The Backbone One controller works with services like Xbox Game Pass (xCloud), Xbox Remote Play, and Amazon Luna.

It also works with games like Minecraft, Diablo Immortal, or any other game that supports controllers.

Press the Backbone Button to bring up the app and launch into your favorite games that support controllers from one place.

â–  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.

â–  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/

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/
Updated on
Dec 8, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Personal info, Financial info and 4 others
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Messages and 5 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
18.2K reviews
Tyler Morgan
December 4, 2025
This thing is THE accessory for your inner child. I can play mobile games like CoD Mobile, I can play anything on Steam, I can play anything on Xbox, plus anything on Playstation, even emulators and certain other things you wouldn't expect to work, games that seem like they shouldn't have controls at all mobile or on PC, anywhere you have signal. It's turned my phone into any console, and has surpassed my expectations. I don't even work for you and I am always recommending your product, hire me?
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Kyle Wise
September 20, 2025
Really great idea, executed quite well too. I have some issues with some Xbox games showing up (that are on the Xbox streaming app), had to find a workaround for those. Otherwise it works great! Absolutely no lag, controls are great too. Also, if you have the same issue I have had, try to open a game you don't own, then it will bring you to the Xbox game streaming app for all the games you own.
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Gianna Brickler
November 27, 2025
Had it on iPhone, worked for most games. went to Samsung because iPhone sucks, barely any games work. just bought the pro version as well. what even is the point? seriously. can't even play kingdom two crowns. KINGDOM TWO CROWNS! SIMPLEST CONTROLS! THEY DO NOT WORK. thought it mightve been my new controller. the "pro" controller. nope. backbone just sucks for android. y'all don't know what you're missing. two stars because I know this can be a great product.
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What’s new

Bug fixes, enhancements, and performance improvements