Xbox Cloud Gaming now lets your phone double as a controller on smart TVs
Xbox Cloud Gaming is rolling out two preview features to improve gaming accessibility on smart TVs. The first allows Android and iOS users to turn their phones into controllers by scanning a QR code and accessing controls in their browser—no app download needed, with game-specific control layouts. The second preview tests a cloud-connected Xbox Nano Controller that connects directly to cloud servers over Wi-Fi, aiming to reduce input latency during gameplay.
Key points
- Phone-as-controller uses QR code scanning; works via browser on iOS and Android
- No app required; supports game-tailored control layouts
- Nano Controller cloud-connect feature aims to reduce input lag
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