I've always been a PC gamer and have never owned a console, but recently the new Xbox One X has caught my attention because of it's 4K gaming specifications. I'm aware the Xbox does provide support for the keyboard and mouse in non-gaming applications, but I've also been seeing many articles about how Microsoft is going to extend that support for playing games. Does anyone know if this is true or is it just an ongoing rumor? 

ty_ger07
I think that it is mostly rumor. Some game developers are specifically banning keyboard and mouse support. If you do get keyboard and mouse support to work, if you don't get banned for using it, expect to be flamed for it for many months or years before it is finally considered acceptable (if ever). Rather than buying keyboards and mice and joining in, many console players consider it pay-to-win and unacceptable.

 
I have no interest in playing online competitive games. I like single player games like Fallout and Skyrim. I have a great PC for playing those games on my nice monitor, but this new Xbox One X has peaked my interest in adding something to my living room. It would be nice to be able to use a wireless keyboard and mouse to play those games on a big 4K TV in my living room.

That's  just what  i  use nvidia shield,   stream  to  an  lg  oled  65in for hdr  games   from  the  pc, works  like a charm and looks  outstanding.

you can use a keyboard and mouse now on any console..im using a mouse for aiming,,crouching,,etc and the left side of the xbox controller for movement on my xbox 1 s...google ""XIM4""..it emulates the M/KB moves so u wont get kicked out of multiplayer games...be sure to get a high DPI mouse for it,,mine is 12000...u can program it with a smart phone and Bluetooth or thru a PC..Map the commands just like a PC..
 
it really takes console gaming to the next level...and yes ,, im eye balling the new xbox 1 x also...but in order to take full advantage of the X console..im going to have to get a 4K T.V. also...   the xim4 is money well spent until Microsoft supports M/KB for there gaming..

fearpoint
What you need to do is look into Nvidia Shield which will stream from your PC to whatever. Far cheaper than consoles to play on 4k in other rooms away from the PC.

blackforce
That's  just what  i  use nvidia shield,   stream  to  an  lg  oled  65in for hdr  games   from  the  pc, works  like a charm and looks  outstanding.

I'm a bit of a Wireless/Bluetooth novice so here's some simple questions:
 
I'm looking at the Walmart selection of 4K HDR LCD 65" UHD TV's and most seem to be selling for around $800.00. Maybe six years ago I purchased a 40" Sony XBR at Walmart and spent $500.00 and thought I was getting a great deal...and it was at that time. Spending an extra $300.00 for an upgrade also seems like a good deal. The Sony is my current living room TV that I sit about nine feet from and the new 65" TV would be mounted to the wall behind making my viewing distance about ten feet.
 
If I were to use the Nvidia Shield to stream to my new TV I suspect that the system is wireless?
 
Is there some type of wireless hub I can use in my living room to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to my PC (In Bedroom) to use in conjunction with the Nvidia Shield for playing Fallout 4?
 
Thanks_ Happy Holidays
 

Leak seems to show that Microsoft plans to announce Xbox keyboard/nouse support soon:
https://www.youtube.com/w...Te1GDOlMuc&t=1m16s

007vsMagua

fearpoint
What you need to do is look into Nvidia Shield which will stream from your PC to whatever. Far cheaper than consoles to play on 4k in other rooms away from the PC.

blackforce
That's  just what  i  use nvidia shield,   stream  to  an  lg  oled  65in for hdr  games   from  the  pc, works  like a charm and looks  outstanding.

I'm a bit of a Wireless/Bluetooth novice so here's some simple questions:
 
I'm looking at the Walmart selection of 4K HDR LCD 65" UHD TV's and most seem to be selling for around $800.00. Maybe six years ago I purchased a 40" Sony XBR at Walmart and spent $500.00 and thought I was getting a great deal...and it was at that time. Spending an extra $300.00 for an upgrade also seems like a good deal. The Sony is my current living room TV that I sit about nine feet from and the new 65" TV would be mounted to the wall behind making my viewing distance about ten feet.
 
If I were to use the Nvidia Shield to stream to my new TV I suspect that the system is wireless?
 
Is there some type of wireless hub I can use in my living room to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to my PC (In Bedroom) to use in conjunction with the Nvidia Shield for playing Fallout 4?
 
Thanks_ Happy Holidays
 

If you're looking for 4k TV's , check your local Fry's if you have one . They have some rather inexpensive 4k TVs there if a no - name brand doesn't scare you . Their Silo brand (made in California) are very inexpensive . They have a 65" 4k that usually sells for $499.99 (no HDR) , has 4 hdmi 2.0 ports that are all 2.2 HDPT compliant . Most all the name brand have only 2 ports that are HDMI 2.0 . They also have (when in stock) a bigger one that is 75" (if not mistaken) that also has ARC support and (maybe)HDR10 . But that one listed at just over $1000.00 .

biscuit1

007vsMagua

fearpoint
What you need to do is look into Nvidia Shield which will stream from your PC to whatever. Far cheaper than consoles to play on 4k in other rooms away from the PC.

blackforce
That's  just what  i  use nvidia shield,   stream  to  an  lg  oled  65in for hdr  games   from  the  pc, works  like a charm and looks  outstanding.

I'm a bit of a Wireless/Bluetooth novice so here's some simple questions:
 
I'm looking at the Walmart selection of 4K HDR LCD 65" UHD TV's and most seem to be selling for around $800.00. Maybe six years ago I purchased a 40" Sony XBR at Walmart and spent $500.00 and thought I was getting a great deal...and it was at that time. Spending an extra $300.00 for an upgrade also seems like a good deal. The Sony is my current living room TV that I sit about nine feet from and the new 65" TV would be mounted to the wall behind making my viewing distance about ten feet.
 
If I were to use the Nvidia Shield to stream to my new TV I suspect that the system is wireless?
 
Is there some type of wireless hub I can use in my living room to connect a wireless keyboard and mouse to my PC (In Bedroom) to use in conjunction with the Nvidia Shield for playing Fallout 4?
 
Thanks_ Happy Holidays
 

If you're looking for 4k TV's , check your local Fry's if you have one . They have some rather inexpensive 4k TVs there if a no - name brand doesn't scare you . Their Silo brand (made in California) are very inexpensive . They have a 65" 4k that usually sells for $499.99 (no HDR) , has 4 hdmi 2.0 ports that are all 2.2 HDPT compliant . Most all the name brand have only 2 ports that are HDMI 2.0 . They also have (when in stock) a bigger one that is 75" (if not mistaken) that also has ARC support and (maybe)HDR10 . But that one listed at just over $1000.00 .

BTW...I looked at 4K TV's at best buy over Christmas...yes.u can buy 1 for 999.00 ish...BUT they r far from the same...I have a 1080 hd plasma tv..the salesman said the only reason to upgrade to a 4k from what I have to see any difference..is if I bought the 4k "oled" "hdr" multi hdmi with ALL the other optins top of the line 2500.00 + unit...or its just a waste..as in no eye candy difference..the lower models will not be any better....FYI..