This $150 device lets you play Xbox and PlayStation games with a keyboard and mouse

Antonio Villas-Boas

Mar 10, 2017, 00:22 IST

I've always preferred playing video games on PC over consoles because I can't get used to console controllers for the types of games I play, including first-person shooters (FPS) like the "Battlefield" series, as well as third-person games like "GTA V" and "The Division."

I simply don't get the same level of accuracy and control with a console controller as I do with the good ol' fashioned keyboard and mouse. As a result, I stank at my favorite games when I played them on consoles, so I mostly play on my PC and reserve my Xbox One for "FIFA."

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That glowing box on the right is actually a gaming PC I built. You can read about my process here.

Yet, not everyone wants a PC, or has room in their budget for one, even if they still appreciate the benefits of a traditional keyboard and mouse.

Enter the XIM4, a $150 device that lets you use a keyboard and mouse with your console, including the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, as well as older consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.