Everything you need to enjoy Xbox Game Pass games on your Android device

Best controller attachment

Razer Kishi Gamepad

Staff Pick

Some of the games on Game Pass work with touch controls, but for versatility, it’s always best to get a controller of some kind. Assuming you’re playing on a phone or a phone-sized device, then you can’t go wrong with the Razer Kishi. This attachment turns your phone into a Switch-like handheld, has a USB passthrough for charging purposes, and also folds into a small device for easy storage when you’re on the move.

$55 at Amazon $55 at Best Buy $80 at Microsoft

Best standalone controller

Microsoft Xbox Core Controller

If you’d rather not attach something directly to your phone, or you would prefer the ergonomics of a proper controller, then you’re in luck, as several controllers pair quickly and easily with Android phones. Still, when playing Xbox games, we have to go with the classic and recommend an Xbox controller. Not only are these controllers relatively budget-friendly, but most mobile gaming phone clips are designed to work with this controller.

From $49 at Amazon $56 at Best Buy $60 at Microsoft

Best phone clip

PowerA MOGA Mobile Gaming Clip

One of the downsides of using a dedicated gaming controller is that you’re left without a way to hold your phone up. There is no need to suffer the indignity of playing the Master Chief Collection on a screen propped up by a Popsocket. Just get yourself this PowerA clip, which attaches to the standard Xbox One controller and holds your device aloft while you play.

$15 at Amazon $15 at Best Buy $15 at Microsoft

Best overall headset

SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Lossless Headset

We all hate it when someone takes a call or plays a loud song obnoxiously with no headphones on, so can you imagine how annoying it’d be if someone played a whole Skyrim sidequest without headphones? Don’t be that person. Instead, get yourself the Arctis Pro, one of the best Bluetooth headsets available for Game Pass users.

$350 at Amazon $350 at Best Buy $320 at SteelSeries

Best budget headphones

Turtle Beach Battle Buds In-Ear Gaming Headset

While huge gaming headsets are great when you need the sound quality, they can often be bulky, hard to transport, and prohibitively expensive. So if you don’t want to invest that much money, or you just want something to plug into your phone that will fit comfortably in a purse or pocket, these are about as budget as you can get as long as you’re not too picky about the sound or the mic’s quality.

$18 at Amazon $18 at Best Buy

Best portable battery pack

Anker PowerCore Slim 10000 Power Bank

Losing progress in a game from low battery, a first-world problem though it may be, is a major source of disappointment to realize you have to stop playing to conserve power. Getting yourself an excellent power bank is how you ensure that doesn’t happen. This Anker PowerCore option is one of the cheapest available and offers great charging capacity within a relatively small frame. It’s not as powerful as other power banks out there, but it’ll be easier to carry and will keep your phone going during your gaming binges.

$20 at Amazon