14 DAY TRIAL // It seems that the continuing integration of the Xbox One and the Windows 10 operating system means that Microsoft has plans to introduce full mouse and keyboard support for the home console at some point shortly.
The information comes from an official Twitter message written by Phil Spencer, one of the leaders of the gaming division.
The entire conversation that he has with fans is worth exploring because it gives a glimpse into the kind of changes that the Xbox One will get in the coming months.
Spencer explains that "Keyboard and mouse support for Xbox would need to be there for this to work, those aren't far away."
The executive has not offered a clear timeline, and it's unclear whether gamers will be able to use any kind of peripheral with the Xbox One or they will have to get special hardware.
Phil Spencer is also saying that Microsoft is exploring the idea of offering a streaming solution that would allow for Windows 10 video games played on the PC to be streamed to the Xbox One.
At the moment when the new operating system is introduced, a special app will allow content from the home consoles to the played on the PC.
If a keyboard and mouse solution is offered for the Xbox One, it will make it easier for companies to also introduce full cross-platform capabilities for their titles.
The Xbox One is still seeking a competitive advantage
The coming integration of the gaming segment at Microsoft, which means closer links between the Xbox One and Windows 10, might be the big selling point the home console needs at the moment in order to increase its sales.
For the month of June in the United States, the best-selling piece of current-gen hardware was the PlayStation 4 from Sony, which also has an overall lead in the territory and worldwide.
Microsoft has said that it wants to improve the performance of its platform before the end of the year, mostly by focusing on the big titles that can only be played on the Xbox One, ranging from Halo 5: Guardians to Forza Motorsport 6 and Rise of the Tomb Raider.
There are also plans to deliver more bundles, offering extra content and free video games, although another price cut has been ruled out.
Sony has stated that it wants to also add more value to the PlayStation 4 in order to make sure that it keeps its lead.
@Tak225Th Still finishing Xbox to Win10 streaming right now. I like the idea of Win10->Xbox One streaming but don't have a plan yet.
— Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) July 21, 2015