Xbox is becoming more and more PC: Game Pass players get a hammer feature

The Xbox is already like a small computer, but until now a controller was required to play games from the cloud. That should change soon.

Xbox: official keyboard and mouse support is coming

The Xbox Cloud Gaming feature allows you to play your favorite games via streaming, no matter what platform you use. While this is a handy thing and many are probably used to using their controller, here it comes a feature that some have probably been waiting for.

Microsoft has now officially confirmed that the Keyboard and mouse support in progress is. Xbox software engineer Morgan Brown says the controls are ready to be implemented, but global support is a work in progress. This is in keeping with the Xbox consoles themselves, which have had keyboard and mouse support for a while.

A discless Xbox with games in disc form? Maybe soon:

When is it supposed to be?

There’s still no word on when the feature will roll out, but many gamers who enjoy using mouse and keyboard now have something to look forward to. For example, it is not uncommon for mouse and keyboard users to have a big advantage for shooters, because they can move more precisely – so in the end it can have a positive effect on the games. (Source: Microsoft Game Dev)

In the end, the coming support also means that Xbox cloud gaming’s appeal will increase. Although a wide variety of Xbox games are already available on PC, not all have made the leap yet. PC gamers who are interested in Xbox-exclusive games could now think more about the Game Pass Ultimate – another plus point for both sides.

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