Best Project XCloud Controller: Elite-Style Controllers, Retro Pads, And More

Xbox’s Project xCloud preview has come to an end to make way for the official launch on September 15. Starting then, anyone with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to play Xbox games on their Android smartphone or tablet. However, you’ll need a controller if you want to experience gaming over the cloud, and there are a lot of different choices to consider, from official pads that require mobile controller clips to third-party ones that don’t.

Thankfully, a lot of these options are quite good, providing unique but great experiences between each other. If you’re looking for something akin to console and PC gaming, then there are a number of pads that provide that experience. However, there are also a couple that can turn your Android smartphone into a handheld like the Nintendo Switch, making portability easy and fun. That’s why we’ve tested and identified the best controllers for use with xCloud on our Android phones.

We’ll keep this article updated as we test more controllers, clips, and devices, but in the meantime, read on for our current overview of the best xCloud controllers out there. Please note that the prices listed below indicate the regular price and don’t reflect any current discounts or fluctuations. Amazon tends to discount products regularly, so you may be able to snag any of these controllers for a great price if you’re patient.

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