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This wikiHow shows you how to connect a mouse and keyboard to your console. The Xbox One gaming console allows you to connect a mouse and keyboard as alternate input devices, though relatively few of the console's games and applications are compatible with such a setup.
Steps
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1Connect a wired USB mouse to your Xbox One.
- If you have an Xbox One X or an Xbox One S, there are two USB ports on the back and one on the front.
- If you have an original Xbox One, there are two USB ports on the back and one on the left side.
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2Connect a USB cable from your keyboard to your Xbox One.
- The exact location of your keyboard's USB port will vary by manufacturer. Consult your keyboard's documentation.
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3Use the keyboard to navigate your Xbox's home page.
- Pressing Tab moves your cursor to the next selectable element.
- Pressing Shift + Tab moves your cursor to the previous selectable element.
- Pressing the Windows key opens the Xbox guide.
- Pressing Space or Enter acts as the Select button.
- Pressing Esc or Backspace acts as the Back button.[1]
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1. Connect a wired USB mouse to the console.
2. Connect a USB cable from your keyboard to the Xbox One.
3. Press Tab to move the cursor to the next element.
4. Press Shift+Tab to move the cursor to the previous element.
5. Press Space to select the current element.
