Xbox Core Wireless Controller
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.
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