Xbox keyboard and mouse support: the main novelty coming to the console within the Alpha Ring

If in the case of Windows 10 the cumulative updates are generating different headaches, on Xbox the situation is completely different. A good example can be that of the last update that they have released to the market destined for users who are within the Alpha Ring

This is build 1811, which has build code 181012-1920. An update that comes loaded with new features and among all of them, the support for using the keyboard and mouse with the Xbox stands out, which we already talked about back in the day.These peripherals can be used with compatible games.

Keyboard and Mouse

In order to take advantage of this improvement developers have to add it to titles, either those that are going to be released or through patches to those that are already on the market. The first title to take advantage of this upgrade is Warframe.

A functionality that will be progressively distributed among those who have the update and that breaks a little more the border between the I play on PC and console, a type of support that has not been especially friendly with titles that required a keyboard and mouse to play. The rest of the improvements that we will see are the following:

• Search has been improved, which now includes more sources such as the EA Access catalog or Xbox GamePass if we are subscribed.
• Experimental features are coming, which will only reach some users. The objective is to obtain _feedback_ more effectively than if it were carried out in a larger field of users about new functions and improvements to bring in the future.
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• Added fixes to the My Games & Apps section that caused some users to be unable to select certain tiles from their collection. "
• Fixed the bug that caused Youtube app or games to crash when starting or resuming the Youtube app and switch between games and the application.
• System improvements, so this Build improves system memory performance and system performance.

There are still some issues to be aware of:

• After creating a new Avatar it may take up to 10 seconds to see the profile screen after Volume up or down does not work when you use the media remote. An alternative solution is to use your TV remote or voice controls.
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• In My games and apps there is a bug where game and app updates are not downloaded and installed automatically. "
• Finding an issue where the console shuts down completely when placed in mode Sometimes users may encounter the Incorrect profile color when turning on the console.
• Predictive text does not work on the virtual keyboard.

Source | Xbox