Xbox Cloud Gaming users opt for Android in latest Windows Central poll
Xbox Cloud Gaming is playable on a wide range of devices, but our readers prefer Android.
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What you need to know
Xbox Cloud Gamingis available on an ever-growing range of devices and operating systems. People can already play many of thebest Xbox gamesthrough the service on devices running Android and iOS. Xbox consoles, PCs, and the web also support the game streaming service.
With the news of Microsoft partnering with Samsung to bringXbox Cloud Gaming to Smart TVsand reports of a standalone device from Microsoft calledKeystone, the gaming sphere is abuzz about how people will enjoy their favorite games. Over the weekend, weran a pollasking which devices our readers will use for Xbox Cloud Gaming.
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.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
