Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
I revealed yesterday that the new Xbox Nano controller supports a Wi-Fi connection directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and now Microsoft is making it official today. Two new Xbox previews will let players try out using a phone as a controller on smart TVs, as well as cloud connect on the Xbox Nano to connect […]
Xbox has unveiled two innovative ways to control cloud games. First, the company is testing a phone controller for use with Xbox Cloud Gaming on smart TVs. Second, the Xbox Nano controller will feature direct Wi-Fi connectivity to cloud servers. Xbox Cloud Gaming director explained the improvements, stating that direct Wi-Fi connections reduce input latency, resulting in more responsive gameplay.
US players can test the Xbox Nano's direct Wi-Fi connectivity starting today, while a new phone controller option will be available for preview on smart TVs. Both features are still in beta testing, with availability and supported games or devices potentially limited. To use the Xbox Nano controller, players must download the Xbox beta app on Android or the Xbox Accessories app on PC.
The smart TV phone controller requires selecting a preview feature toggle in the Settings Account section of Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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