Xbox Cloud Gaming users opt for Android in latest Windows Central poll

Xbox Cloud Gaming with Surface Duo

An Xbox handheld could be the hub for all of Microsoft's mobile gaming ambitions from the Surface Duo, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and beyond.

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What you need to know

  • Xbox Cloud Gaming is available on a wide range of devices and operating systems, including Android, iOS, Xbox consoles, and the web.
  • In the future, the streaming service will be playable on select Samsung Smart TVs.
  • Microsoft also has a standalone streaming device in the works known as Keystone.
  • According to a recent poll, our readers plan to use Android hardware for Xbox Cloud Gaming more than any other type of device.

While several methods of using the service proved popular among our readers, Android earned the top spot. Over 24% of participants said that they will use an Android device to stream games from Xbox Cloud Gaming. PC came in second place, earning just over 20% of the votes.

Note that this poll allowed people to select multiple responses.

Based on this poll, Microsoft's partnership with Samsung appears to be a smart move. More people expressed an interest in using a Smart TV for Xbox Cloud Gaming (15.95%) than the Xbox Series X or S (14.58%). However, consoles earned more total votes compared to Smart TVs since 6.6% of voters said they would use an Xbox One to stream games.

Since some of these devices have not been released yet, it will be worth checking back in the future to see if these figures change.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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