OtterBox unveils MagSafe gaming clip perfect for Xbox Cloud Gaming

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Otterbox Magsafe Big (Image credit: Otterbox)

What you need to know

  • OtterBox announced a new gaming clip that connects to an iPhone 12 through MagSafe.
  • The clip attaches to Xbox controllers, including those made for the Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One.
  • The OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for Magsafe costs $40.

The OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for Magsafe works with the Xbox Series X | S controller, the Xbox One controller, and the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. The main difference between it and OtterBox's other gaming clip is that the OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for Magsafe can easily attach and detach thanks to its magnets.

If this new clip is to the same standard as OtterBox's other Xbox accessories, it should be an excellent way to use Xbox Cloud Gaming on the go.

The OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for Magsafe can also act as a kickstand for your phone, allowing it to rest on a table at an angle.

To get the MagSafe connection, you have to pay a bit more. The OtterBox Mobile Gaming Clip for Magsafe costs $40, which is $10 more than its magnet-free counterpart.

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