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Xbox Cloud Gaming Introduces Phone Controller and Nano Controller Cloud Connect

  • Xbox Cloud Gaming now supports using phones as controllers on smart TVs without needing an app.
  • The Xbox Nano Controller can connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi to reduce latency.
  • The Xbox Nano Controller is the smallest Xbox controller to date and is available in the US.
  • The Nano Controller's cloud connect feature is not yet officially announced but has been previewed.
  • The phone controller feature works with both Android and iOS devices.

Timeline

  1. Xbox Nano Controller Wi-Fi Feature

    Microsoft announces Xbox Nano controller's Wi-Fi connectivity to Xbox Cloud Gaming.

  2. Xbox Nano Controller Preview

    Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games, including the Nano Controller.

  3. Phone Controller for Cloud Gaming

    Xbox Cloud Gaming preview allows using your phone as a controller on smart TVs.

  4. Latest

    Phone Controller Feature Detailed

    Xbox Cloud Gaming now lets your phone double as a controller on smart TVs.

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