Xbox One may get keyboard and mouse support in its post release future

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Xbox One may get keyboard and mouse support post release, according to Microsoft’s director of Xbox Live programming Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb.

Speaking in an interview with Newegg, Major Nelson said Microsoft will assist developers with said support if that is what they wish.

“We’ll certainly have this great SDK for developers to do what they like,” he said. “If that’s something they’re interested in doing, we’ll certainly help them do that. Certainly it’s possible, but we don’t have anything to announce at this time.”

Still, even if support for the peripherals is added, it may not be ‘ideal’.

“We kind of have this concept of when you’re playing a PC game you’re leaning forward,” Hryb said. “With an Xbox game, sometimes you lean back. You’re just kinda having fun. And I don’t want to incite the religious debate that will ensue, because I’m very aware. We want to provide a gaming experience that people enjoy, certainly with Windows–that’s our other large gaming platform at Microsoft.

“So there’s something there, but right now we’re really focused on really the console space.”

Xbox One launches in North America and Europe and other territories on November 22.



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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/10/08/xbox-one-may-get-keyboard-and-mouse-support-in-it-post-release-future/

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GaryPosted:

I love this idea since i am a heavy PC gamer now and can no longer use the controller :(

ODSTPosted:

Mice just tend to be more accurate than a stick. I'm sorry but if there is integration, my Xbone is sitting on a desk rather than under my TV.

d3_AtmosPosted:

Only issue i see in this would be the eventual keyboard/mouse players out shooting, and out aiming all the people with controllers xD

i LOVE the idea though, if this does go through we might even see some fun PC games ported over.

DollPosted:

That would be pretty awesome since it's a "Microsoft" product.

Third_EyePosted:

3rd party hardware can do this but that stuff costs a lot

BeetPosted:

ChicagoMadePunk I love this idea but all the keyboard and mouse fanboys are going to hate on controller user's.


Why would we hate. We would be destroying everyone with our superior controls.

OmittingCoderPosted:

Bpic idea but controller gamers are going to start getting pissed off because they are getting their butts kicked by keyboard gamers.

OmittingCoderPosted:

BSOD
TurtleOrgans have you ever played on a keyboard? its awesome

Nyan Haha what?

Playing with a mouse and keyboard is 10 x's better than controller. Accuracy with a mouse is something that a controller just does not come close too.
Oh no trust me, I am a PC gamer, I have 140 games on steam and about 6 on origin. I myself prefer the keyboard and mouse, but people have told ME that the controller is better and that is why they choose console


People only choose controller because they aren't skilled with the mouse and keyboard. Mouse is more accurate because you have a whole hand dedicated to aiming, with controller you only have a thumb. Trust me. It's superior.

gmlukensPosted:

Pretty cool features, will help when joining/inviting people

neboPosted:

TurtleOrgans have you ever played on a keyboard? its awesome

Nyan Haha what?

Playing with a mouse and keyboard is 10 x's better than controller. Accuracy with a mouse is something that a controller just does not come close too.
Oh no trust me, I am a PC gamer, I have 140 games on steam and about 6 on origin. I myself prefer the keyboard and mouse, but people have told ME that the controller is better and that is why they choose console


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