Xbox previews phone-as-controller and direct cloud connect for gaming

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Microsoft has officially announced two new Xbox preview features for cloud gaming. One lets players use a phone as a controller on smart TVs, while the other, called cloud connect, lets the Xbox Nano controller link over Wi-Fi straight to cloud servers instead of relying on a Bluetooth connection to the TV. Microsoft says the direct Wi-Fi link can reduce input latency and make gameplay feel more responsive. Players in the US will be able to preview the cloud connect option first.

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