Our top phone picks for Project xCloud and Xbox Game Streaming
(Windows Phone Central)

Project xCloud and its home console Xbox Game Streaming counterpart goes live on September 15 across the world. So, what are the best phones to buy for it? The service is only available on Android as of writing, but it could go to iOS in the future. Our pick for `Best` phone for Project xCloud and Xbox Game Streaming goes to the OnePlus 8, balancing power, affordability, and features. However, there are also some great alternatives to consider, too. Best Overall: OnePlus 8 The OnePlus 8 is one of the best value-for-money flagships out there. A stunning edge-to-edge, notchless OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate must be seen to be believed, offering fluid motion for games that manage to achieve 60 frames per second (FPS) or above. The OnePlus 8 also boasts decent screen time at around six hours permanently streaming video, although this will probably be around five hours when you factor in the additional data for controller inputs and Bluetooth connectivity. The OnePlus OS is one...