Although the Xbox Series X and Series S are oriented towards and made for controller gaming, there are still plenty of ways for you to play the games you love in a comfortable and effective way. If you don’t want to play a certain game using controllers or you can’t get that absolute aim control in shooter games, worry not, you have the option to play with a mouse and keyboard. In this guide, we’ll explain how you can connect a mouse and keyboard to Xbox Series X and Series S.
How to Connect Mouse and Keyboard to Xbox Series X and Series S
If you look around and explore your new-gen Xbox a bit, you’ll notice some good old USB ports. Just like a PC, you can connect a mouse and keyboard to your Xbox Series X using USB ports. If you have a short or limited cable with your accessories, you can plug both of them in front of your console. You’ll need a USB hub because there is only one USB port at the front. On the contrary, if you have long cables, you can plug the mouse and keyboard separately behind the console as both Xbox Series X and Series S have 2 more USB ports at the back.
Once you plug in the mouse or keyboard, the console will register it as a means to control the console and you’ll be able to play your games comfortably. Also, if you want to avoid the cable fuss all together, you can combine the superior control of a PC with the relaxed couch gaming of consoles. And to do so, you’ll need a wireless keyboard and mouse. They are a bit pricey, however, so going with longer cables might be a good option.