How do you play games on windows 11 laptop without a controller? null

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RachelH · Accepted Answer

You don’t need a controller — most Game Pass games support keyboard and mouse, just like regular PC games.

PapaRuss55 · Answer

I imagine ai mouse will have to do!

YessikaV · Answer

1. Use Keyboard and Mouse

Most PC games are designed to be played with a keyboard and mouse, especially genres like:
	•	First-person shooters (FPS)
	•	Real-time strategy (RTS)
	•	Role-playing games (RPG)
	•	Simulation and management games

When you launch a game:
	•	The default controls usually map to WASD for movement, mouse for aiming, and other keys (like E, F, or Space) for actions.
	•	You can typically customize controls in the game’s settings.

2. Touchscreen Controls (for some games)

If your laptop has a touchscreen:
	•	Some games from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Cloud Gaming (via browser) have on-screen controls.
	•	These are more common in mobile-style games or those designed for tablets.

3. Game Streaming (with keyboard/mouse support)

You can also use:
	•	Xbox Cloud Gaming (via Game Pass Ultimate) in a browser—many cloud games support keyboard/mouse.
	•	Steam Remote Play or NVIDIA GeForce NOW, which may let you stream games to your laptop and use the keyboard/mouse even if the game was originally made for controllers.

Diego · Answer

You would have to use a keyboard and mouse. I grew up on consoles, so this wasn't a good option for me. I recommend getting an official XBox controller to play on windows devices.

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