
For a limited time, Microsoft is offering three-month free trial to new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members with the purchase of either controller. The new Backbone One controller for iPhone features a dedicated button to launch the Xbox Cloud Gaming web app.

The popular Razer Kishi controller, originally only for Android phones, now has an MFi-certified version for iPhones. First month is free with purchase of a Backbone One mobile controller for xCloud and Xbox remote streaming. After a short invite-only beta period, Microsoft has announced that all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now enjoy Xbox Cloud Gaming on Mac, iPhone, or iPad. The Xbox Cloud Gaming expansion comes along with an expansion of Xbox-ready game accessories for iPhones. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Cloud Gaming now on iOS & Android.

So everything you do on a console will be there waiting for you in the cloud, and vice-versa. On Xbox, all saved games are always synced to the cloud, as is other user data like friends lists and achievements. Our plan is to iterate quickly and open up to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in the coming months so more people have the opportunity to play Xbox in all-new ways. Games will stream at 1080p and 60fps, but the company says that “Going forward we’ll continue to innovate and add more features to enhance your cloud gaming experience.” This means faster performance, much quicker loading times, and better visual quality.

In addition to the broad availability of Xbox Cloud Gaming (formerly code-named xCloud) to all subscribers, Microsoft has upgraded the servers that run the games in the cloud to new hardware based on the Xbox Series X.
