The Xbox Wireless Controller is becoming a universal means of playing games on different devices. Console, PC, mobile - it's the way to play. Now, Chromebooks seem to be getting in on the action, with official support being granted for Xbox Series X|S controllers ahead of Steam reportedly coming to Chrome OS.
The inclusion was spotted by Android Police, who found the addition buried within new commits at the Chromium repository, which show code being added for Xbox Series X|S controller support. Usable over Bluetooth, the notes read: "Support [for] Xbox Series X controller[s] on Linux and Chrome OS over Bluetooth."
While there's been a workaround for Chromebooks to utilise Steam on the devices, official support is said to be right around the corner. With the incorporation of Xbox Series X|S controllers, players will have a great way to dive into some of their favourite games on the system with arguably the best controller in the biz!
The Chromebook is just one of many devices to recently add Xbox Series X|S controller support. Apple devices received an update back in April to allow for them, while Nvidia Shield TV supported them back in January. Players seem to really rally behind using their Xbox controllers on a variety of devices, and the Chromebook support is no exception.
Will you be using your Xbox controller on a Chromebook? Let us know in the comments below.
[source androidpolice.com]
Comments 5
Xbox makes the best controller. Sony isn't close. Nintendo's Pro Controller is very nice too with a huge rechargeable battery. The Xbox controller just fits in the hand so perfectly i can game for long stretches with hardly any strain on my joints.
@Halucigens Xbox easily had my favorite and the most comfortable controller. I’ll argue the DualSense is worlds apart from the DualShock though. I hated the DualShock, every version of it, but the DualSense is far more comfortable, but even adding in the fun bells and whistles.
@Odium I haven't not tried the dual sense but I hated every version of the dualshock and thought the PS4 was the worst one yet. The thumb analogs always broke down. My fat fingers always slipped and hit that huge middle button. The charge on them dwindles down quickly.
@Halucigens I didn’t mind D4 too much, I HATED the D3 though, I can say without hesitation it’s my all time least favorite controller.
the series controllers still dont work with chromebooks 11 months after this article
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