Some games simply aren't practical to be played with controllers. Find out how your keyboard and mouse can improve Xbox Cloud Gaming.

Hooking up your Xbox to a controller might be your first instinct, but you can always opt for a good ol' mouse and keyboard.

You might think that using a keyboard and mouse is solely the realm of the PC gamer. However, you can hook them up to your Xbox and play several popular games.

Microsoft is finally enabling keyboard and mouse support on some Xbox Cloud Gaming titles. Testers can now use the option for the likes of Fortnite, Halo Infinite and Sea of Thieves.

Xbox has announced that users in the Insiders program can now use mouse and keyboard inputs for certain games when playing via the cloud.

Xbox May Update Features Mouse And Keyboard Support For 26 Cloud Gaming Titles Players can easily swap back and forth between input devices with the touch of a button.

When Will Overwatch's Mouse and Keyboard Console Controls Release? According to @OWCavalry, Overwatch will introduce its upcoming mouse and keyboard console options on Tuesday, August 26 2025.