More peripheral options is particularly good news for those with older PC rigs, and any player who hasn't been able to upgrade their hardware due to the global chip shortage. Many games currently aren’t included on the platform’s cloud service because they’re incompatible with controllers, such as Total War: Warhammer 3, Age of Empires IV, and other real-time strategy games. While Xbox Game Pass already includes an impressive selection of games, mouse and keyboard support may also see an expansion of those available through its streaming wing. The greater dexterity and motor control of a mouse can be a godsend in competitive multiplayer shooters like Halo Infinite or co-op FPS games such as Back 4 Blood. That’s a big turn-off for many PC players who are experienced with their keyboard and mouse but may run away in fear at the mere sight of an analog stick. As it currently stands, players streaming games to their PC can’t actually use their computer’s main peripheral with the service, having to source a compatible controller before they can play any of its games. However, getting keyboard and mouse support is a little tricky.Mouse and keyboard support would be a massive addition to Xbox Cloud Gaming. Typically, using Xbox Cloud Gaming requires a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but Fortnite appears to be an exception.

Capitalizing on its popularity, Epic seems intent on bringing Fortnite to every platform out there, including Xbox Cloud Gaming, where it’s available for free on iOS, Android, and Windows PC. Related: PlayStation Allegedly Paying To Block Games From Xbox Game Passįortnite has also crossed outside the video gaming space, with musicians and celebrities making Fortnite appearances and holding concerts, while movie and TV studios and streaming giants have all lined up to collaborate with Epic on crossover content. Xbox Game Pass has proven extremely popular and with the cloud gaming service, Microsoft is looking to broaden access to Game Pass to people outside the traditional PC and console gaming spaces. The Xbox Cloud Gaming service can be used to play certain games via the cloud using Xbox consoles, PCs and a whole range of Apple and Android mobile devices, including some newer iPhones and iPads. Cloud gaming has grown in popularity and has quickly proven a boon for players who have high-speed internet connections but might not own the latest top-end console and PC hardware.

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