Microsoft has announced that future PCs will support Xbox Wireless right out of the box, which is a move that will surely be well met by gamers.
Previously, gamers who wanted to connect accessories for the Xbox One to a Windows PC needed to purchase a special adapter. The Xbox Wireless Controller is an exception, as it includes Bluetooth technology.
Future Windows PCs will no longer need an adapter, with Microsoft revealing through an Xbox Wire post that the first PC to feature built-in Xbox Wireless compatibility is the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube, which is set to launch in October, will support all wireless accessories for the Xbox One, including the Xbox Wireless Controller. Gamers will not need to purchase any special adapters or connect any wires to take advantage of the feature.
Microsoft added that it is currently working with other computer manufacturers such as Turtle Beach, PDP, Mad Catz, Razer, HyperX, Plantronics, SteelSeries and Astro. The company also promised that in addition to new PCs that support Xbox Wireless, gamers can expect new accessories such as joysticks and headsets to be revealed soon, as Microsoft continues to look for ways to allow users to pay seamlessly across different devices.
One of the accessories by these partners that support Xbox Wireless is the Rock Band Wireless Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller by PDP, which is included in the Rock Band Rivals Band Kit. The guitar controller can link to the Xbox One without any dongles or wires, and it will also be able to connect to the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube and future Xbox Wireless-compatible PCs in the same manner.
The key part of Microsoft's announcement is the Xbox Wireless' advantage of delivering cross-platform usage across the Xbox One gaming console and Windows PCs. Because of the proprietary wireless signal found on the Xbox One, accessories such as headsets have been separated into two markets, specifically those that work with the Xbox One and those that work with the PC and rival Sony's PlayStation 4 through a Bluetooth connection. Built-in Xbox Wireless support in future PCs would further leverage cross-platform play between the Xbox One and Windows PCs.
Microsoft's Xbox One was the best-selling gaming console in July, beating Sony's PlayStation 4. This is not the first time that the Xbox One outsold the PlayStation 4, but Sony's console generally dominates the market. The last time that the Xbox One did better in terms of monthly sales was back in October of last year.
