Microsoft recently announced its cloud-based game streaming service called xCloud. The service, which will be part of the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, is expected to launch on September 15 and will allow Android users to play some of Xbox’s most beloved titles.
Testing Microsoft xcloud streaming with Stadia Controller
Microsoft hasn’t shared a comprehensive list of controllers that would work seamlessly with its xCloud service in the early days. To clear the air, we took it upon ourselves to answer one of the most frequently asked questions: whether the Google Stadia Controller would be compatible with xCloud.
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For those unaware, the Stadia Controller is the official controller for Google’s Stadia game streaming service — Microsoft’s only real competitor in the industry. The Stadia Controller is regarded as one of the best controllers money can buy, and you can pick it up for $69 on the Google Store. You can also get it as part of the Stadia Premiere Edition, which retails for $99.
