What Xbox's New Cloud Previews Mean for Your Setup
These previews could make cloud gaming more accessible by removing the need for dedicated controllers, letting players use devices they already own.
These previews could make cloud gaming more accessible by removing the need for dedicated controllers, letting players use devices they already own.
Key points - Xbox announced two new previews for Xbox Cloud Gaming, launching later today. - One preview lets you use your phone as a controller on supported Smart TVs. - The phone-as-controller feature works on Android and iOS for certain Amazon, LG, Samsung, and other Smart TVs. - The second preview allows playing games through the cloud on Smart TVs using your phone as a controller.
Timeline - Today: Xbox rolls out two new previews for Xbox Cloud Gaming.
FAQ
Q: What are the two new Xbox Cloud Gaming previews? A: One lets you use your phone as a controller on supported Smart TVs, and the other lets you play cloud games on those TVs using your phone as the controller.
Q: Which Smart TVs support the phone-as-controller feature? A: Supported Smart TVs include certain models from Amazon, LG, Samsung, and other brands, across Android and iOS.
Q: When can I try these previews? A: Both previews are rolling out later today, according to Xbox's announcement.
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