Over the course of a month, there has been some questioning as to what Microsoft has planned for Xbox users pertaining to its console DVR features. In August, it was reported that the Xbox Console Companion on Windows would shutter for good – an application many use to import captures and post online. However, it was not long until it was shared that the system would soon support seamless OneDrive support to instantly upload content to the cloud.
Even more going back further on the timeline there was speculation on better integrated editing for Xbox captures. With the acquisition of Clipchamp in 2021, many were hoping an overhaul would be on the way for the platform at some point. And although that never officially came, the Xbox app did feature an extension to that.
In a new October 2023 update for Xbox, it reveals Microsoft is adding proper integration for Xbox accounts to Clipchamp. And while it’s not a fully supported app on console, it is a start to say the least.
Now you will be able to easily import your game captures from the Xbox network directly to Microsoft Clipchamp, the built-in video editor for your Windows PC and browser. From Clipchamp, you’ll see a new “Xbox” option in the import panel. After you sign-in to the Xbox network, you’ll be able to select and import game captures into Clipchamp for editing. Once imported, you’re ready to create videos of your epic gaming moments by trimming, cropping, adding text, transitions, and other effects. Afterward, you can easily share these videos with your friends, family, and followers.
Jonathan Hildebrandt, Xbox Experiences Principal Group Product Manager
Additionally, another marvel feature coming is keyboard mapping for Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 & Xbox Adaptive Controller. “You will now be able to map controller buttons for your Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Adaptive Controller to your keyboard. Keyboard remapping has been a requested feature in the PC gaming and accessibility communities. It helps expand controller input capabilities in games that have many commands, have limited remapping capabilities, or do not support controllers.
“Starting this week the Xbox Accessories app will support controller-to-keyboard input mapping on both PC and console. Choose any button on your Elite Series 2 or port on your Xbox Adaptive Controller and remap it to your desired keyboard key. For instance, Sea of Thieves can take keyboard input for something like quick select of a tool or weapon, while using controller for most other actions.”
What feature has you most excited?
Source: Xbox Wire
