Best Xbox Game Pass Streaming accessories

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The best Xbox Game Pass streaming accessories can make a huge difference for portable players. Each new generation of consoles heralds another battle in the never-ending war for supremacy in the gaming space.

The ace up Microsoft's sleeve in the Xbox Series X vs PS5 fight is undoubtedly Xbox Game Pass. Now, you don’t even need an Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S to experience these games; you can play them from iOS and Android devices (as well as some Samsung TVs), thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming. For a monthly fee, you can stream hundreds of games at 1080p quality with no need to download them first.

While you'll need the higher Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier in order to access Xbox Cloud Gaming, it's well worth the upgrade in our opinion. Playing games via the cloud is a fantastic way to experience the best Xbox Series X games on the go at a moment's notice.

But a phone alone won’t do; while some games now support touch controls, whether you own a Samsung Galaxy S22 or iPhone 13, you’ll often need a gamepad to make Xbox games shine. You can use an Xbox Wireless Controller, DualShock 4 pad, and plenty more. No matter the gamepad, we recommend buying a clip that holds your phone above it, or a gamepad specifically made for the job. Some turn your phone into a device, like a Nintendo Switch.

The best part is that many such devices are bound to see discounts as part of the Black Friday 2022 sales period happening on November 25. We'll be keeping a keen eye on as many Black Friday Xbox deals as we can to find some superb discounts on streaming accessories.

Microsoft has confirmed the pads officially supported with Xbox Game Pass Streaming at launch – these feature the classic “Xbox” button. However, there are plenty of other pads available