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The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret

Microsoft is about to launch its new Xbox Nano controller tomorrow, and the little device has a little secret. The Xbox Nano can connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi to improve latency. It's a feature Microsoft hasn't officially announced yet, but one I've been anticipating since the Xbo...

The Xbox Nano has a hidden cloud secret
Image: The Verge

Microsoft is about to launch its new Xbox Nano controller tomorrow, and the little device has a little secret. The Xbox Nano can connect directly to Xbox Cloud Gaming over Wi-Fi to improve latency. It's a feature Microsoft hasn't officially announced yet, but one I've been anticipating since the Xbox Nano leaked earlier this year.

The Xbox Nano will be able to connect directly to Microsoft's cloud servers to reduce latency, much like how Google's Stadia controllers used to work. This new cloud connect feature for the Xbox Nano is being privately tested on the new Xbox Cloud Gaming website, and will require you to pair the controller over Wi …

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Originally published at The Verge

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