Being able to play your games pretty much anywhere, at any time, is fantastic, but you will also want to ensure you have a controller that will actually work. Below, you will find a full list of Xbox Cloud Gaming compatible controllers, along with any known issues, broken out by manufacturer.
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There are three different groupings of controllers that all mean slightly different things, so keep that in mind before you buy:
- Official Xbox – manufactured by Microsoft specifically for gaming with Xbox
- Designed for Xbox – Xbox-branded partner devices that are designed for cloud gaming
- Verified – non-Microsoft controllers the Xbox team has tested and verified for cloud gaming
Microsoft
Official Xbox controllers
- Xbox Next Gen Wireless Controller (Bluetooth or USB connection)
- Known issue: iOS 14.5 is required for play on all Apple devices
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 1 (USB connection only)
- Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Bluetooth or USB connection)
- Known issue: May not work with USB connection on some devices
- Xbox Adaptive Controller (Bluetooth or USB connection)
- Known issue: May not work with USB connection on some devices
8BitDo
Designed for Xbox
- SN30 Pro Controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming on Android (Bluetooth connection)
Verified
- N30 Pro 2 (Bluetooth or USB connection)
Backbone
Verified
- Backbone One (Compatible with iOS via Lightning port only)
Ipega
Verified
- 9023s Extending Game Controller (Bluetooth connection)
- Known issue: The Home button returns to the Android home screen instead of opening the guide
MYGT
Verified
- Gamepad (Bluetooth connection)
- Known issue: The Home button returns to the Android home screen instead of opening the guide
Power A
Designed for Xbox
- MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller for Mobile & Cloud Gaming Android/PC (Bluetooth or USB connection)
Verified
- MOGA XP5-A Plus Bluetooth Controller for Android/Windows 10 (Bluetooth or USB connection)
Razer
Designed for Xbox
- Kishi for Android (Xbox) (USB connection)
- Raiju Mobile Gaming Controller for Android (Bluetooth or USB connection)
Verified
- Junglecat (Bluetooth connection)
Sony
Verified
- DualShock 4 Wireless Controller (Bluetooth connection)
- Known issue: USB connection doesn’t currently work as intended
- Known issue: Controller buttons may not work as expected on Android 9 devices and older
SteelSeries
Verified
- Stratus XL for Windows, Android, and VR (Bluetooth connection)
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Published: Jun 29, 2021 02:11 pm