Best Overall Controller

Xbox Core Wireless Controller

★★★★★★★★★★4.8$6088.00

The default best controller for cloud gaming — pairs over Bluetooth with phones, tablets, PCs, and smart TVs.

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What we like

Universal Bluetooth pairing
Native support across every major service
Comfortable, reliable build
Affordable and easy to find

Worth noting

Requires AA batteries (or a separate rechargeable pack)
No back paddles

Microsoft's Xbox Core Controller is the most universally compatible gamepad for cloud gaming. It connects over Bluetooth to Android, iOS, Windows, and most cloud-gaming-capable smart TVs, and is natively supported by Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, and Luna. Comfortable, reliable, and widely available.