Best Overall Controller
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Xbox Core Wireless Controller
$6088.00The 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.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8
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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★★★★★★★★★★4.6
The best-value cloud gaming controller: back paddles, custom profiles, and rock-solid multi-platform Bluetooth.
Best for Mobile
★★★★★★★★★★4.5
The slickest way to play cloud games on your phone — a snap-on gamepad with near-zero latency.
OIVO PS5 Controller Phone Mount Clip
AOC ACT3512 Wireless Gaming Earbuds for PS5 PC Switch
Megadream Wireless Mobile Gaming Controller Gamepad for
NEEWER BASICS RGB Magnetic Phone Cooler
GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2) WiFi 6 High Speed Gaming Routers for
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for Windows PC
RiotPWR Mobile Cloud Gaming Controller for Lightning Connected iOS
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
★★★★★★★★★★4.3
Mount your phone to an Xbox or other controller for a budget handheld cloud gaming rig.
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