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4 Ways a Keyboard and Mouse Is Still Useful for Xbox and PS5 Owners
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The keyboard and mouse are a staple of PC gaming, but these peripherals also have utility on consoles, as the PS5 and Xbox Series X have USB functionality that makes them compatible. Here's how they can make gaming more convenient and customizable for you.
Mouse and Keyboard Is Perfect for Social Gamers
If you play a lot of MMOs on your console, like Final Fantasy XIV, where social engagement and communication are important, having a keyboard is never a bad idea. Rather than handling the clunky on-screen keyboard and typing out messages one letter at a time with your controller, you can just type them out as you would normally in a matter of seconds.
Additionally, you can assign specific functionalities to certain keystrokes to execute emotes, in-game abilities or other mechanics that would otherwise require a lot more menu navigation. With a mouse, you can also click on and interact with other players much more directly without having to deal with cycling through targets on your controller.
Other games, like Helldivers 2, might encourage an extra level of teamwork and communication and a keyboard can make this much more seamless. It can also prevent you from having to rely on voice chat, which can sometimes be toxic and overwhelming.
The Best Control Method for First-Person Shooters
While they are generally frowned upon and sometimes banned in competitive console shooters, some titles like Warframe or even Call of Duty allow the use of a mouse and keyboard. If you prefer the precision of PC control schemes over the aim-assisted controls many console shooters have, check and see if your favorite shooters are compatible with them.
Most of the time, if a game supports the use of mouse and keyboard controls, it should automatically detect them when you connect them to your console's USB ports. Then, you could have a setup to emulate the feeling of playing a PC shooter even if you don't own one.
While a mouse will give you extra precision, console shooters will often have aim assist turned on by default, as they expect you to use a controller. This could give you the best of both worlds if you want that, but you can usually switch this setting off if you prefer the old-fashioned way.
Remember that some games don't work with these inputs in competitive settings, so make sure you know the rules before jumping into Destiny 2 with your mouse plugged in, expecting to dominate controller players.
Some Games Are Built for Mouse and Keyboard
Whether you're a fan of real-time strategy games like Age of Empires or a casual enjoyer of The Sims 4, you may find the user interfaces awkward to navigate on a controller. These games tend to rely heavily on menus and use cursor-based interfaces since
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