Xbox’s recent update for May 2024 brings a long-awaited feature: keyboard and mouse support in its cloud gaming service. Here are the key details of this update:
Update Details:
- Keyboard and Mouse Support:
- Compatible Platforms: Support is implemented for games in web browsers (Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome) and in the Xbox app for PC.
- Availability: The feature will become available progressively, allowing players to use these peripherals in 25 initial titles.
- Instructions for Using Keyboard and Mouse in the Cloud:
- In Web Browsers:
- Visit xbox.com/play.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Select a game that supports keyboard and mouse.
- In the Xbox App for PC:
- Open the Xbox app.
- Select a game with the keyboard and mouse support badge.
- Use the keyboard and mouse as you would in a traditional PC game.
- You can switch between the keyboard and mouse and the controller by pressing any key on the keyboard or the Xbox button on the controller.
- In Web Browsers:
- Benefits:
- Game Flexibility: Players can choose between using a controller or a keyboard and mouse depending on their preferences, enhancing the gaming experience, especially in titles that require precision and speed.
- Game Compatibility: Games that support this feature will offer an experience similar to playing on a PC, which is ideal for strategy games, shooters and other genres where precise control is essential.
Implications and Future:
- Expansion of Functionalities: This update is part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to improve its cloud gaming service, offering players more options and better accessibility.
- Impact on the Gaming Experience: Keyboard and mouse support may appeal to a broader audience, including gamers who prefer these peripherals for certain types of games.
