BEST USB-C Controller for iPhone 15 Pro - Which Works Best? (Kishi V2 / Backbone / Gamesir) 

Love you video. Straight forward explanation and little demo. U answered my curiosity. Finally i now know what to get for playing xbox game pass on my iPhone 15 pro. Thank you

Now, this is what I call a review👍🏾 Thanks. My backbone lightening recently spoilt and have been searching for opinions on what to get (considering the fact that I’m likely to upgrade to 15pro max soon). Think I will give the MoGo XP7X a shot.

Backbone released an updated Ver. 2 works with iPhone 15 PM and even accommodates a case. Was on sale during Black Friday $69.99. No complaints.

Thanks for the great review. You reassured my decision for the backbone. I was debating the Razer but this video helped me make final decision. 👍🏼

I ordered the Kishi V2 Universal for Android and it DID NOT work with the iPhone 15 Promax. The video shows the app being used with the Kishi V2 but it doesn't work unless there is something missing.

I have the Gamsir X3 and it works perfectly on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Its usability is very good.

Top Notch review thanks! 🙏🏼

Awesome content as usual, thank you for sharing. Which would you say is the best controller adapter for a smaller tablet such as the Lenovo Y700? Thank you in advance.

Man you just saved me some bucks! Thanks!

The X3 worked out of the box for me. And the cooling function is a bonus given the overheating people were reporting

For me the gamesir x2 Xbox edition felt most comfortable and I had a razer kishi that broke before it. It snapped. The gamesir essentially turns your phone into a emulator device. You don't need to buy emulator handhelds if you have a good size screen phone.

Are any of these case friendly? Thanks

for the ones that didn't work for the iPhone 15s would there but a controller update or internal update for iPhone?

How does your iphone 15 pro fit in the razer kishi. mine seems to be blocked by the camera??

@Chigz Tech Review, hope this message finds you well. I'm very interested in buying the Razer Kishi V2. I run different emulators on my mobile, including pinball ones. Please, is it possible to use this controller to play vertical games (portrait mode) like pinball games with the phone in portrait orientation? If it is not possible to keep the phone attached to the controller in this scenario, is it possible to place the phone on a table stand and still use the controller wirelessly (e.g. via bluetooth)? Thank you in advance!

bro the way the iphone slowly slides up on the desk EVERYTIME you put it down takes all my attention 😂😂

Could you use the pass through charging on the Gamesir to link USB C to HDMI so you can play iphone games via TV / display?

The X3 does work with the iPhone 15 series All the controllers that are sold after the release of the 15 series are compatible and all before have to be updated on an Android device and set up for iPhone I think the Amazon page to the X3 mentions how to do all that.

Nice review mate 👍🏻 I’m hoping to find one of these that also supports Switch but probably would have to be a Bluetooth one I guess. I bought a Backbone One USB-C v1 (pre-iPhone branding so I’ll have to get a mate with an Android phone to upgrade its firmware for me) but haven’t tried it yet because I’m still awaiting delivery of my iPhone 15 Pro Max. I believe the v2 that was quietly released offers a better fit apparently but I’m hoping there isn’t too much difference.

Btw, a few things to note 1. All telescopic controllers on iOS will work in CODM. The CODM issue is an Android specific problem, I’m assuming due to a difference in how they handle their controller protocol and Tencent’s general negligence. 2. No mapping software is likely to ever work on iOS. Apps in iOS seem to be far more contained, and I’ve never known of one app being able to add an overlay or otherwise modify other apps in iOS.

Thanks for the tests and comparisons. I hope you would test it with a case on (which I imagine 80% of users would be), but i think its fine!

thanks to you I didn't buy the wrong controller for my iPhone 15 pro thanks

Thanks for this video mate! I would go for Blackbone one for play GTA SA and Bully(hope it’s work with bully scholarship edition )

How did you get the kishi V2 to work? Mine does nothing with the 15 pro Max

Firmware didn’t work with the IPhone 15. Returned it, since I don’t have an Android device to update it. I was really looking forward to playing with the Backbone. Bummer!

Is this 1st gen or 2nd gen blackbone one? I am wondering if 1st gen usb c blackbone one will work with iphone 15 pro

Taser kishi v2 pro How you do it working for iPhone 15 series if I can’t do it? I already updated firmware of controller by using Android phone but it not working for iPhone

Had the lighting Kishi last year and felt it was the best controller. When I got the iPhone 15, I tried the usbc Kishi v1 , Kishi v2 and the backbone. The V1 didn’t work at all. The v2 worked but Razer told me the software wouldn’t be updated to work with the iPhone anytime soon. The backbone is just like the video says. It’s the best controller for a iPhone 15. Everything works and the software is cool. You get three months free to try it.

Howcome you didnt include the Gamevice Flex into this comparrison?

Just a headsup (most know this ofc) but if anyone buys the MoGo = Don't play and charge at the same time unless you wanna fry the battery Great video regardless, cheers

Did you try the new gamesir g8 galileo controller?

Big thnx

Can someone please confirm that the PowerA MOGA XP7-x plus works on iOS/iphone 15 Pro Max as their website says Android and PC only???

The Backbone One, kicking ass and taking names since 2021!💯💯💯💯

Does anyone know if the Kishi will work with a thin Apple silicon case on?

My question is do they work with a phone case on. I have the peak design mobile case. I much rather they have a flexible USBC port or cable

Would love to see another one of these vids for controllers that support a phone cover

Is the MOGA XP7-X compatible with the iPhone?

Does the Razer Kishi v1 USB-C work with the New IPhone 15 ? I currently got a IPhone 15 pro but prefer the Kishi V1 because it collapses & its more compact for travel.

thx for your video, did you ever test razer kishi v1 on iphone 15.? i have one,

What mobile controller will work with the game Mini Football on iPhone 15 plus ??x

Will the Razer Kishi v1 work with the iPhone 15 pro max

Turtle beach atom also amazing controller and it works

On the Gamesir X2 if you press the start and select together it will work on the iPhone form what I have seen

Does anyone know if the Gamesir X2 pro is compatible with the Redmi 10 2022 ? (Not the note version)

I have quite large hands and I luv my razer kishi v2

Is there any controller supports vibration/haptic? Other than wireless ps or xbox controllers.

I have nothing but problems with the back bone controller. I’ve been through 4 of them in less than a year. Buttons stop working

is the kishi and backbone mfi?

why cant I attach a regular dualshock ps5 controller via usb c?

now there's the new gamesir controller x2s which works with iPhones 15 as well

Can you do one for the fold 5 please

I have the game sir x 2 , I have to ask, why is it not compatible? Is there a software update that can help or is this just something hard encoded into the controller itself that just says only work with android devices? Im so confused about why it wont work

Do any of these controllers work when the phone is in a case? Would prefer not to have to take the phone out of a case just to play a game lol.

does apple have the gamesir app? if you install that your gamepad should work fine.

Usually with GameSir controllers they ask you to download an app? Why wasn’t that shown?

The backbone is made by Razer or its a different company?

Gamevice flex usb-c android works for iPhone 15 pro???

What about testing with case

X3 works for my pro max. Original kishi doesn’t work. Be careful with kishi v2 and backbone. They are perfect for portability, but if you’re use to Xbox or PlayStation controllers the sticks have very little movement comparatively.

My red shadow blade gamepad doesn’t work with my 15 pro max too

Sad to let go of my old razr kishi but I got the 15 pro max and can’t use it like I did on my old phone

Can you test them with Genshin Impact ?

Just get one of the many Bluetooth controllers for iPhone 15 gaming. They are a lot cheaper and I don’t notice any lag. I have the 15 pro max. When they make an usb c input controller that allows you to use it with the case on then I’ll probably spend the extra cash

Unfortunately Backbone gamepads are known for getting damaged easily, especially the left section of the device. I bought one and it stopped working a week later.

Backbone didn’t work with my iPhone 15 pro. Didn’t have the necessary firmware update. Also, not thrilled to have my expensive camera lens resting against hard plastic. The MOGA seems interesting, but wireless charging AND playing games will definitely create some massive heat. Would be worried about battery health in the long term as heat is the No. 1 enemy of batteries.

Interesting, I bought the X3 and it worked out of the box. I’m sending it back, though, because the cooling plate is too far from the phone.

Thanks for the Mogo xp7-x. I ordered one. However, i also bought the backbone for use with my phone 15 Pro max. I hate the static usb-c connector and the phone does not fit well in the backbone die to the camera bump. I had my phone in there one time and it will not be going back in there. Damn phone cost me too much to put it has risk with some game controller. BT is definitely the way to go here and with the charging feature on the mogo, that is the one for me. Thanks.

Dont scratch the camera?

Est ce que le V2 pro est compatible

For the controllers that have the fixed USB-C port, NEVER connect your phone to the controller in the manner depicted in this video! You’ll damage the unit(s)

The backbone only works once it has a firmware update which you need an Android phone to do the update.

Using the backbone, does the camera bump rub on/sit on the controller itself?

you are going to damage your port if you keep putting your phone in like that. put it in by stretching the side without the type c with your phone, then align your port with the type c, and itll smoothly slide in. the flexible port is for people without common sense. it took me putting it on one time and feeling that grinding to know i wasnt doing it right.

I bought backbone for the new 15 pro max but the camera sticks out and it doesn’t sit on comfortably. also, noticed that during the return process, instead of filling in the reasons, they have a iphone 15 doesn’t fit button. So I assume it wasn’t only me

I'm buying razer kishi v2. When iphonee 16 pro max is out.

Does the backbone support Pubg?

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Sidenote you can buy the Backbone Playstation version also with usb-c now. Ps. I just ordered the Moga XP7-X Plus. Actually I wanted a controller with usb-c that also has mappable back buttons for my iPhone 15 pro Max. But thanks to you I read and heard a lot of good stuff about the connectivity via bluetooth with this controller! So thanks!

Work for pubg?

No button mapping on Android too for Backbone???

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Why would you include a controller in your list that doesn’t even work with the phone? Does it market itself as if it does?

Why including in the review controllers that don’t work?! Get straight to the point!

Bought the Kishi v2 for my 15PM, updated it to v2.1 firmware using a colleague's Android phone, but it still doesn't work. What's the FW version of the Kishi v2 used here? Anyone else have this issue?

My issue with the Backbone is the SUBSCRIPTION - not good or worth it

The Mogo xp7x plus says on Amazon its only compatible with android and it also isnt compatible with CODM. Can anyone confirm if this works with CODM and Apple Arcade / Xbox Game Pass on iOS? Would the Gamesir X2 bluetooth be a better choice since it has the ability to change modes depending on the device?

My razzer kishi dosent work

What best for android? 😢

This video is outdated now. Gamesir G8 sweeps *Edit: my original comment saying irrelevant was uncalled for cause I still found it useful knowing which controllers won’t work

You Forgot The Gamevice Flex Which Is Better Then All Of These Put Together Apparently 😂

😁😁😁👍👍👍..nice ....

buy the Bluetooth version and have no compatibility problems

Razer kishi v2 in Europe 119€ super expensive.

are you using Iphone 15 Pro Max on the video?

Any controller without 3.5mm audio hole is a big NO! As backbone has is so it's the king 👑! Razer kishi v2 pro is overpriced for almost the same offering as backbone.

Don't forget headphones

I wouldn’t use a controller with my phone without a case

Gamesir x3 dont work with gta sa and another games

Once The Light Comes On Still On The Controller I Can Make It Play Any Game #GameBrainerz