Posted on Monday, June 25 2018 @ 11:14 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Word is going around about a deal between Razer and Microsoft to create a keyboard and mouse combo for the Xbox console. The origin of the rumor is a leaked developer presentation from Microsoft, but it's unknown if the two firms are still pursuing this project. It could be that this feature got cancelled or delayed, but it would definitely be exciting as it would open up the Xbox for more types of games, and enable a new level of PC-like gameplay.
The presentation details a Microsoft and Razer partnership to enable Razer Chroma RGB lighting support directly on Xbox in games, showing off how it works today in PC versions of Overwatch, DOTA2, and other titles. Chroma lighting can provide visuals cues for abilities coming off cooldown and so on, which can be useful and immersive.
The presentation also details some rules and guidance for developers on their implementation of mouse and keyboard support for Xbox. Gamepad support is still a requirement for all titles, and the Xbox can only support one mouse and keyboard per console, unlike gamepads, of which it can support several.
