# Keyboard and Mouse support for Console **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [September 21, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467 "2016-09-21T17:10:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MadMaxandMACO](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/madmaxandmaco/32/102713_2.png) [@MadMaxandMACO](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/MadMaxandMACO)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/1 "2016-09-21T17:10:00Z")
Is there any chance we could hook up a keyboard and a mouse and play with them? Are we all Microsoft’s family?? Is years that I wait for this to happen. Could BF1 allow and support this? ---
**Author:** ![kingbluewolf](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/46a35a/32.png) [@kingbluewolf](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/kingbluewolf)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/2 "2016-09-21T19:23:00Z")
I would love this! Think this an XBox/Microsoft issue. I’m sure EA Battlefield would be cool with this ---
**Author:** ![PimpSlapDynasty](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/pimpslapdynasty/32/103127_2.png) [@PimpSlapDynasty](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/PimpSlapDynasty)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/3 "2016-09-21T19:40:00Z")
Well it is rumored that the keyboard and mouse will be making its appearance with xbox1 Scorpio. The whole idea of merging windows pc gamers with Xbox console gamers has become very big within this past year whether people admit to like it or not. The whole idea of play anywhere is now launched. I would expect to see an Xbox keyboard and mouse in the near future if not sooner than Scorpio release. It would be an excellent direction for Xbox/ Microsoft to go and would encourage PC players to buy an Xbox if they don’t have one already. If console players can “play anywhere” with being able to use a controller on pc why not vice versa. Also its a good idea for people who do not have the money to build a monster PC to still be able to use keyboard and mouse on a much cheaper console. ---
**Author:** ![MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/magnum_mu5tache/32/101043_2.png) [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/MAGNUM_MU5TACHE)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/4 "2016-09-22T20:25:00Z")
Go buy a PC if you want kb/m. ---
**Author:** ![BaronVonGoon](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/baronvongoon/32/100934_2.png) [@BaronVonGoon](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/BaronVonGoon)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/5 "2016-09-22T20:38:00Z")
> [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](#): > > Go buy a PC if you want kb/m. No. Op you can already play with a keyboard and mouse on console. Your best options are: -[http://xim4.com/](http://xim4.com/) -[http://www.tuact.com/products/venom-x](http://www.tuact.com/products/venom-x) There’s also Hori Tactical Commander 4 and Cronus Max. Not sure how good these are though. But Xim4 and Venom X are great (I have Venom X). ---
**Author:** ![SH1GGLES](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/sh1ggles/32/103441_2.png) [@SH1GGLES](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SH1GGLES)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2016, 1:33am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/6 "2016-09-24T01:33:00Z")
> [@Nobel83-9](#): > > > [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](#): > > > > Go buy a PC if you want kb/m. > > No. > > Op you can already play with a keyboard and mouse on console. Your best options are: > > -[http://xim4.com/](http://xim4.com/) > -[http://www.tuact.com/products/venom-x](http://www.tuact.com/products/venom-x) > > There’s also Hori Tactical Commander 4 and Cronus Max. Not sure how good these are though. But Xim4 and Venom X are great (I have Venom X). I’ve got several friends who play exclusively with the XIM4. They rock with it and it’s truly impressive. You’re just not limited to a mouse/keyboard but can attach joysticks (great for flying), game pads, etc. I enjoy the controller but now I’m swinging towards getting a XIM4 b/c of the versatility it offers. ---
**Author:** ![BaronVonGoon](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/baronvongoon/32/100934_2.png) [@BaronVonGoon](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/BaronVonGoon)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/7 "2016-09-24T01:47:00Z")
> [@SH1GGLES](#): > > > [@Nobel83-9](#): > > > > > [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](#): > > > > > > Go buy a PC if you want kb/m. > > > > No. > > > > Op you can already play with a keyboard and mouse on console. Your best options are: > > > > -[http://xim4.com/](http://xim4.com/) > > -[http://www.tuact.com/products/venom-x](http://www.tuact.com/products/venom-x) > > > > There’s also Hori Tactical Commander 4 and Cronus Max. Not sure how good these are though. But Xim4 and Venom X are great (I have Venom X). > > I’ve got several friends who play exclusively with the XIM4. They rock with it and it’s truly impressive. You’re just not limited to a mouse/keyboard but can attach joysticks (great for flying), game pads, etc. I enjoy the controller but now I’m swinging towards getting a XIM4 b/c of the versatility it offers. I’d suggest not using a keyboard if you’re not used to it. I’m not. So I’m using a mouse and a ‘move’ stick similar to the PS Move. ---
**Author:** ![ENRAGEDDIABLO](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/enrageddiablo/32/101866_2.png) [@ENRAGEDDIABLO](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/ENRAGEDDIABLO)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2016, 4:37pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/8 "2016-09-27T16:37:00Z")
Bad idea ---
**Author:** ![TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/therudejudettv/32/103813_2.png) [@TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TheRudeJudeTTV)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2016, 7:36pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/9 "2016-09-27T19:36:00Z")
Its already happening with play anywhere and the communities starting to mix (not including xim4). With the price tag that is going to come with scorpio, just future proof and get a pc. ---
**Author:** ![Rancherlee](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/2acd7d/32.png) [@Rancherlee](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Rancherlee)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/10 "2016-09-28T22:00:00Z")
not a fan of it, consoles are suppose to be a “level playing field”, I consider XIM4 and other devices as cheating on consoles. This is why I game with both a PC and an XB1. Leave the KB/M to PC and controllers to the console. ---
**Author:** ![TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/therudejudettv/32/103813_2.png) [@TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TheRudeJudeTTV)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/11 "2016-09-28T23:17:00Z")
Ya but there is no punishment for using them and it cant be enforced unless u go to a lan event… So technically we are just getting left behind for not using them? Almost in category of scuf and elite controllers im my mind ---
**Author:** ![Arnotts\_Biscuits](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/arnotts_biscuits/32/101225_2.png) [@Arnotts\_Biscuits](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/Arnotts_Biscuits)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/12 "2016-09-29T00:26:00Z")
keyboard and mouse support? lmao ---
**Author:** ![TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/therudejudettv/32/103813_2.png) [@TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TheRudeJudeTTV)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/13 "2016-09-29T00:35:00Z")
I dont get the joke… ---
**Author:** ![MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/magnum_mu5tache/32/101043_2.png) [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/MAGNUM_MU5TACHE)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 2:14am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/14 "2016-09-29T02:14:00Z")
If console had keyboard and mouse support I feel like most Xim users would not play on consoles because their advantage would be gone. Most of them have PC, but play on console because of the advantage they get from having a kb/m against controller users. ---
**Author:** ![SH1GGLES](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/sh1ggles/32/103441_2.png) [@SH1GGLES](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SH1GGLES)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/15 "2016-09-29T02:42:00Z")
> [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](#): > > If console had keyboard and mouse support I feel like most Xim users would not play on consoles because their advantage would be gone. Most of them have PC, but play on console because of the advantage they get from having a kb/m against controller users. You don’t know XIM players. I have several friends who use a XIM and I’ve played with one but it definitely didn’t give me an advantage. The most common reason they don’t use an Xbox controller is because it doesn’t work for them ergonomically. A M/K doesn’t differentiate players on an Xbox and a controller doesn’t level the playing field. Look at all the differences that exist with monitors/TV, headsets, routers, headsets, bandwidth, etc. What’s consistent is the graphics/video card, memory, processor and other internal components. ---
**Author:** ![TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/therudejudettv/32/103813_2.png) [@TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TheRudeJudeTTV)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/16 "2016-09-29T02:53:00Z")
That is definitely not true… MnK prevails in gunfights easy. They can crouch/stand a thousand times faster in gunfights for example, and also control recoil better. It may have an initial learning curve, but its been proven to be advantageous in the long run. Examples: [http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/ShAdOwStRiDeR/video/21862599](http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/ShAdOwStRiDeR/video/21862599) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQtLAmQTgwA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQtLAmQTgwA) ---
**Author:** ![SH1GGLES](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/sh1ggles/32/103441_2.png) [@SH1GGLES](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/SH1GGLES)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 3:11am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/17 "2016-09-29T03:11:00Z")
> [@MrRudeJude69](#): > > That is definitely not true… MnK prevails in gunfights easy. They can crouch/stand a thousand times faster in gunfights for example, and also control recoil better. It may have an initial learning curve, but its been proven to be advantageous in the long run. Have you even seen the XIM4 and how it works? It doesn’t replace the Xbox controller. It’s an interface through it. You can’t turn faster with it, shoot faster, etc. It’s limited by the controller. If anything you’re often at a disadvantage because you’re trying to emulate a 1:1 movement ratio and you don’t always get there because of the game mechanics. It does not equate to playing with a M/KB on a PC. Go read the FAQs on the XIM support site and you’ll understand what it does. ---
**Author:** ![TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/therudejudettv/32/103813_2.png) [@TheRudeJudeTTV](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/TheRudeJudeTTV)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 3:24am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/18 "2016-09-29T03:24:00Z")
Lol ok buddy. I never said it was the exact same as pc mnk… I said it clearly has advantages, which it does. You can try to defend it all day but theres plenty of players that openly admit to using it and admit to its advantages. Maybe it didnt work out as well for you, like I said it has a learning curve… Have a good day ---
**Author:** ![MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](https://battlefieldforum.co/user_avatar/battlefieldforum.co/magnum_mu5tache/32/101043_2.png) [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/MAGNUM_MU5TACHE)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2016, 7:06am UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/19 "2016-09-29T07:06:00Z")
> [@SH1GGLES](#): > > > [@MAGNUM\_MU5TACHE](#): > > > > If console had keyboard and mouse support I feel like most Xim users would not play on consoles because their advantage would be gone. Most of them have PC, but play on console because of the advantage they get from having a kb/m against controller users. > > You don’t know XIM players. I have several friends who use a XIM and I’ve played with one but it definitely didn’t give me an advantage. The most common reason they don’t use an Xbox controller is because it doesn’t work for them ergonomically. A M/K doesn’t differentiate players on an Xbox and a controller doesn’t level the playing field. Look at all the differences that exist with monitors/TV, headsets, routers, headsets, bandwidth, etc. What’s consistent is the graphics/video card, memory, processor and other internal components. Not true I know multiple Xim users that went to PC and got rekt then came back to console because of it. On a side note I looked at your stats and it’s clear you’ve never played in the competitive community and played against players that have mastered the Xim4. The Xim users you know are probably bad so that’s why the info your getting is wrong about how much of an advantage it gives. ---
**Author:** ![moosehunter1969](https://battlefieldforum.co/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/2acd7d/32.png) [@moosehunter1969](https://battlefieldforum.co/u/moosehunter1969)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2016, 4:40pm UTC](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467/20 "2016-10-01T16:40:00Z")
I used to play PC with m&k but much prefer a controller nowadays. I can’t lie down on my sofa with a m&k [Next page](https://battlefieldforum.co/t/keyboard-and-mouse-support-for-console/102467.md?page=2)