Project xCloud Accessories Let You Play Xbox One Games On Your Phone
With xCloud set to launch next month, Xbox has introduced a series of new mobile gaming accessories
Microsoft has announced a new series of "Designed for Xbox" mobile gaming controllers compatible with its cloud streaming service xCloud. These controllers are available for pre-order or purchase today from either the Microsoft Store or other retailers worldwide.
Razer Kishi
The first is the $80 Razer Kishi, a compact, collapsible controller compatible with "most Android smartphones." It features a dedicated Xbox button, an array of face and bumper buttons, clickable analog sticks, a D-pad, and a low-latency USB-C connection. The Razer Kishi also packages pass-through charging so you can play and charge simultaneously. The "Designed for Xbox" version of this controller includes a 14-day free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate trial. The Razer Kishi controller is available for purchase right now.
PowerA Bluetooth Controllers
PowerA has also partnered with Microsoft for the "Designed for Xbox" series, introducing the new MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller. This $70 accessory looks just like an Xbox One controller and comes equipped with Bluetooth-enabled technology, a detachable phone clip, and mappable "Advanced Gaming Buttons," as well as an integrated 3000mAh rechargeable Power Bank. The MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller will be available on September 15, the same day xCloud is set to launch. xCloud will also be available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on Android starting September 15.
That's not the only "Designed for Xbox" controller PowerA is working on, as the accessory manufacturer is also developing the PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus Bluetooth Controller. This $100 extendable controller is compatible with "most Android phones and tablets" and can be played in two ways: either attached to your phone like the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode or detached from your phone like the Nintendo Switch in TV mode. It includes a removable phone stand, an integrated 2000mAh Qi Power Bank for wireless charging, and two mappable "Advanced Gaming Buttons." The PowerA MOGA XP7-X Plus Bluetooth Controller will be available this winter; you can't pre-order it just yet, but you can check out the MOGA XP5-X Plus at Amazon below.
8BitD's SN30 Pro Controller and Clip
8BitDo is also working on the "Designed for Xbox" lineup, releasing two accessories of its own: the SN30 Pro Controller and a standalone Mobile Gaming Clip. The SN30 Pro is a compact controller that works with Android devices, including phones and tablets. It features the company's proprietary Precision Software for customizable button mapping, stick and trigger sensitivity adjustments, and controller profiles. It also comes with an expandable gaming clip of its own. Meanwhile, the Mobile Gaming Clip will be compatible with a variety of Xbox One wireless controllers. It's also expandable and features two-axis adjustable positioning. Both the SN30 Pro and Mobile Gaming Clip will launch on September 21, and you can pre-order both as a bundle for $45 at Amazon.
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Headset
Finally, there's a new SteelSeries headset included in the "Designed for Xbox" suite. The $100 SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is a 4-in-1 wireless gaming headset that lets you seamlessly move from console/PC gaming to mobile gaming thanks to the USB-C phone attachment. It's compatible with most Android devices, features a noise-canceling detachable ClearCast mic, and the same speaker drives found within the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is available for purchase right now.
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