Best Overall Controller
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Xbox Core Wireless Controller
★★★★★★★★★★4.8
The default best controller for cloud gaming — pairs over Bluetooth with phones, tablets, PCs, and smart TVs.
Gaming gear
The best gear for cloud gaming
Controllers, clips, and headsets we've tested with the major streaming services. Every pick links to its current Amazon price.
Best for PlayStation
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Sony DualSense Wireless Controller
★★★★★★★★★★4.7
Sony's premium gamepad with haptics and adaptive triggers — superb on PS Plus cloud and great on PC.
Best Value
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8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller
★★★★★★★★★★4.6
The best-value cloud gaming controller: back paddles, custom profiles, and rock-solid multi-platform Bluetooth.
Best for Mobile
Backbone One Mobile Controller
★★★★★★★★★★4.5
The slickest way to play cloud games on your phone — a snap-on gamepad with near-zero latency.
Best Headset
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headset
★★★★★★★★★★4.6
Low-latency 2.4GHz wireless audio with simultaneous Bluetooth — ideal for cloud gaming on any device.
Best for Streamers
Elgato HD60 X Capture Card
Elgato HD60 X Capture Card
$159.99Capture and stream your cloud gaming sessions in 1080p60 HDR with this plug-and-play USB capture card.
Best Budget Mobile Setup
PowerA MOGA Phone Clip for Controllers
★★★★★★★★★★4.3
Mount your phone to an Xbox or other controller for a budget handheld cloud gaming rig.