This Xbox Cloud Gaming feature is finally making the jump from PC to consoles

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The Razer Turret supports gaming on Xbox consoles and can also be used for PC gaming. (Image credit: Future)

Xbox Cloud Gaming has a new way to play in the works. The most recent update available to Alpha Skip-Ahead Ring Insiders adds mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming when playing on a console.

Following the update, console players with one of the best Xbox gaming keyboards can now use their preferred input method when streaming titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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Play Xbox Cloud Games on Xbox Consoles with Mouse & Keyboard

Mouse and keyboard users rejoice! With the latest updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta), you can now use mouse and keyboard to play some of your favorite Xbox cloud games on your Xbox console. Much like the current experience on PC and in some browsers, there are currently a select number of titles that support mouse and keyboard input, but more are coming.

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  • Fixes to address an unexpected error that could occur when updating a controller indicating there was a problem.

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