Microsoft plans to make it easier to control your Xbox console remotely or play games on your phone and tablet by adding touch controls to its Xbox mobile apps. This means users will no longer need Bluetooth controllers connected to their phones while using the Xbox mobile apps.
According to The Verge’s Tom Warren, Microsoft has already begun testing new touch controls, which are similar to those on the company’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service.
While using a Bluetooth controller with the Xbox mobile app offers a much better experience, there are many users who don’t have one, so adding touch controls gives them a feature they wouldn’t otherwise be able to use.
Credits – Tom Warren, The Verge
Despite this, the report claims that Microsoft’s implementation of touch controls is “surprisingly good,” making them a great alternative for those who already own a Bluetooth controller but want more convenience.
There is currently no ETA, but touch controls will eventually be available to all users of Microsoft’s Xbox mobile apps. It is important to add that the touch controls will work with almost all games available on the platform, which seems like a great achievement.