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nebularlagoon
6 years ago
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Play Sims on XBOX but use PC as display & controls?

Hi, I haven't played The Sims in a long time but I want to get back into the game. The main computer that I use is a fanless 12" Macbook which is great but it is a low powered machine that won't wor...
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    EA_Arrenai
    6 years ago

    Sul sul, @nebularlagoon.

    If you have Windows 10 on the laptop, you may be able to use the Xbox Console Companion app, which will allow you to stream the game from your Xbox One to your Windows 10 PC.

    As for only using the keyboard and mouse controls from the laptop through the Xbox One, there are some technical restrictions, namely that standard PC computer mice and keyboards have USB capability, to plug them directly in with the Xbox One. Laptops don't have that functionality to act as an individual peripheral.

    I hope that helps!

    Arrenai 🐱

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crinrict
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6 years ago

HI @nebularlagoon 

moved your post over to the console forum. 

I thought keyboard/mouse control was added a few patches ago ?

Did you try ?

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    nebularlagoon
    6 years ago

    Hi,

    It's more about whether I can use the screen of a laptop to view it rather than the TV?

    Thanks 

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      EA_Arrenai
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      6 years ago

      Sul sul, @nebularlagoon.

      If you have Windows 10 on the laptop, you may be able to use the Xbox Console Companion app, which will allow you to stream the game from your Xbox One to your Windows 10 PC.

      As for only using the keyboard and mouse controls from the laptop through the Xbox One, there are some technical restrictions, namely that standard PC computer mice and keyboards have USB capability, to plug them directly in with the Xbox One. Laptops don't have that functionality to act as an individual peripheral.

      I hope that helps!

      Arrenai 🐱

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