
Xbox Cloud Gaming is powered by custom Xbox Series X hardware, so that means you're getting as close to the console experience as your internet connection can provide. I was impressed by the graphical fidelity maintained during my testing.

I also made use of the Gamesir X2 Bluetooth Mobile Controller while playing on my iPhone, and an Xbox Series X Controller on the iPad (for a more authentic experience). For testing purposes, I loaded up Gears 5, Doom Eternal, Streets of Rage 4, Yakuza 6: Song of Life, and Banjo-Tooie, to get a feel for the service. Now, I immediately thought to put the service through its paces and loaded up various games across genres. No downloads, just a few seconds of waiting as my information was synced with the cloud. For example, loading up my Xbox Gamertag was just a matter of signing in, and I instantly accessed Game Pass games. Once you've got the logistics out of the way, you'll quickly learn that Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) just works and works pretty well most of the time.

Xbox Game Pass on iOS: It just worksīanjo Kazooie On Ipad (Image credit: Zackery Cuevas / iMore) But again, as far as pure value goes, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is unmatched. However, Amazon Luna is still in closed beta right now. Amazon hasn't let go of its streaming service just yet. While Stadia does offer a decent library of games, including big-name titles like Cyberpunk 2077, its pricing structure is just too expensive, not to mention the service itself has been without a paddle after Google shut down Stadia Games and Entertainment and key figures in the company left for other opportunities. However, when compared to Google Stadia or Amazon Luna, the other two cloud streaming competitors, there's almost no competition. When talking about cloud gaming, Xbox Cloud Gaming contemporaries must be mentioned. A quick speedtest told me I had 233 down and 12 up, well within the range for a good time on my iPhone 11 and my 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd Gen).

Microsoft suggests that you should have a connection of at least 5Ghz Wi-Fi or a mobile data connection of 10Mbps down. In case you haven't already guessed, you'll need a stable internet connection. The service itself is a great value considering the content it delivers.
