Microsoft's Xbox platform has unveiled a series of updates earlier this month, catering to the diverse needs of its gaming community.
"This month's update includes keyboard mapping for Xbox controllers, offers an easy way to import game captures from Xbox to edit in Clipchamp, and gives the ability to set your preferences for optional diagnostic data across your Xbox devices. Also, a subset of people will see an experiment in which we're making it easier to jump into a game with your friends from your profile," Xbox said in its official announcement.
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Microsoft's Xbox platform has unveiled a series of updates for October 2023, catering to the diverse needs of its gaming community. Among the new features, a notable addition is the introduction of keyboard mapping for specific Xbox controllers, a development highly anticipated by the PC gaming and accessibility communities.
Microsoft's Xbox platform has unveiled a series of updates for October 2023, catering to the diverse needs of its gaming community. Among the new features, a notable addition is the introduction of keyboard mapping for specific Xbox controllers, a development highly anticipated by the PC gaming and accessibility communities.
Keyboard Mapping for Microsoft Xbox Controllers
Among the new features is the introduction of keyboard mapping for specific Xbox controllers, a development highly anticipated by the PC gaming and accessibility communities.
This enhancement aims to broaden controller input capabilities, particularly in games with complex commands or limited remapping options.
With this update, users can now map buttons on the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Adaptive Controller to their keyboards. This feature grants greater flexibility, enabling players to utilize both controllers and keyboards seamlessly.
For example, in a game like "Sea of Thieves," players can now employ the keyboard for swift tool or weapon selection while relying on the controller for other in-game actions.
The Xbox Accessories app will support this controller-to-keyboard input mapping on both PC and console platforms, allowing users to remap buttons according to their preferences.
This development opens up new possibilities for gamers, ensuring a more personalized and adaptable gaming experience.
Microsoft Clipchamp
Additionally, gamers can now effortlessly import their game captures from the Xbox network directly to Microsoft Clipchamp, a built-in video editing tool for Windows PCs and browsers.
This integration simplifies the process of editing and creating personalized videos showcasing their most exciting gaming moments. Users can trim, crop, and add text, transitions, and other effects to their clips before sharing them with friends, family, and followers.
Xbox has also updated its controls for optional diagnostic data. By opting to share this data, users contribute to the ongoing improvement of their console experience.
This data encompasses app and feature usage and enhanced error reporting aimed at refining console performance and troubleshooting. Starting this week, Xbox is transitioning to an account-based system for managing these preferences.
Once users set their preferences on one gaming device, they will be automatically applied to all their gaming devices, eliminating the need for redundant configurations.
Gaming with Friends Experiment
Furthermore, Xbox is piloting an experiment aimed at streamlining the process of gaming with friends. A select group of users will be able to easily view what games their friends are playing and seamlessly join them in a game directly from their profile page.
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