Some games simply aren't practical to be played with controllers. Find out how your keyboard and mouse can improve Xbox Cloud Gaming.

You might think that using a keyboard and mouse is solely the realm of the PC gamer. However, you can hook them up to your Xbox and play several popular games.

Hooking up your Xbox to a controller might be your first instinct, but you can always opt for a good ol' mouse and keyboard.

Your Xbox can be turned into a pseudo-PC with a mouse and keyboard. Here's how. Xbox owners, heads up! If you really don't like playing on a controller and you haven't heard of this yet, then keep ...

To start using a keyboard or mouse with either of the consoles, simply plug the peripheral into one of these ports, and after a few seconds you should be ready to go.

Microsoft now offers mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming, but only for Xbox Insiders enrolled in the Alpha Skip-Ahead program. There are some other caveats to consider as well.