XIM Apex provides high-precision mouse and keyboard inputs on consoles – Xbox and PlayStation.
This makes it easy to use an input that suits you best. But can you use any mouse or keyboard with a XIM? Here’s everything you need to know before getting a mouse or keyboard for XIM.
Can You Use A Wireless Mouse With A XIM?
Yes, you can use a wireless mouse with a XIM. However, Bluetooth wireless mouse isn’t supported and will not work with XIM.
You need a wireless dongle or RF receiver to physically connect to XIM Apex for it to work.
What Works With XIM?
There are so many input devices that work with XIM and would be impossible to list them all here.
Fortunately, only a few inputs devices don’t work with XIM and you will only need to check if your mouse or keyboard is one of them.
For a full list of compatible devices, you can check the XIM APEX official hardware compatibility list.
Below are the devices that don’t work with XIM:
Mice:
Alienware 610m wireless (wired reported working)
ASUS Rog Gladius
Asus ROG STRIX IMPACT
CM MM830 (*)
Corsair Dark Core SE Wireless
Corsair Ironclaw RGB
Corsair Scimitar
Gamesir z2
Koolertron [mouse only]
Logitech G315
Marvo Scorpion km400
Omen Reactor
RAT Pro X
Red Dragon S101
Roccat Leadr [wireless mode] (*)
Pictek T16
TeckNet M268
TT Esports Talon RGB
Keyboards:
Amazon Basics
Azio large print tri-color backlit
Bluefinger One Hand RGB Gaming Keyboard
CiT
Corsair K63 [wireless mode]
Corsair K65 RGB Mini
Corsair K70 RGB TKL CHAMPION
Corsair K100
Deltaco
Drop ALT
Drop CTRL
Drop CTRL TKL
Ducky Pocket
E-Blue Mazer Type-X
Elements Gaming Beryllium
Evo Core
Gamesir GK100
Gamesir Z2
HP Omen Sequencer
HUO JI Z-88 RGB
HyperX Alloy Elite
KBD67 LITE
KBD8X MK2
Meetion MT-KB015
Red Dragon S101
ROG Gladius II (Wireless mode only)
Silver Line Comfortable KB-MM818
Trust Basic
Vortex Pok3r RGB
Joysticks:Scuff DS4 (*)
Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas One
Venom X
Hubs:
All USB 3.0 hubs
Android:
Android-x86 devices
Huawei P8 Lite
Motorola Moto G5
Motorola Moto G5s
OnePlus 2
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Headsets:
Onikuma K1-B headset
PDP Afterglow LVL Headset Adapter for Xbox One
Steelseries Arctis 3
Other:
Strikepack FPS
What Mice Work With XIM Apex?
Most mice work with XIM Apex but it’s impossible to list of all them here. Rather, know what mice that don’t work with XIM Apex will automatically tell you not to buy them.
Here are the mice below that don’t work with XIM Apex:
- Alienware 610m wireless (wired reported working)
- ASUS Rog Gladius
- Asus ROG STRIX IMPACT
- CM MM830 (*)
- Corsair Dark Core SE Wireless
- Corsair Ironclaw RGB
- Corsair Scimitar
- Gamesir z2
- Koolertron [mouse only]
- Logitech G315
- Marvo Scorpion km400
- Omen Reactor
- RAT Pro X
- Red Dragon S101
- Roccat Leadr [wireless mode] (*)
- Pictek T16
- TeckNet M268
- TT Esports Talon RGB
Avoid the mice listed above if you want to use XIM Apex.
Does XIM Give Aim Assist?
Yes, XIM provides aim assist. You can increase or decrease how much help the aim assist provides in a game by going to the settings.
Do Wireless Keyboards Work With XIM?
Yes, you can use a wireless keyboard with a XIM. However, Bluetooth wireless keyboard isn’t supported and will not work with XIM.
You need a wireless dongle or RF receiver to physically connect to XIM Apex for it to work.
What Keyboards Work on XIM?
There are so many keyboards and listing them here will be impossible. However, only a few keyboards don’t work with XIM Apex which you can find them below:
Keyboards That Don’t Work With XIM Apex:
Amazon Basics
Azio large print tri-color backlit
Bluefinger One Hand RGB Gaming Keyboard
CiT
Corsair K63 [wireless mode]
Corsair K65 RGB Mini
Corsair K70 RGB TKL CHAMPION
Corsair K100
Deltaco
Drop ALT
Drop CTRL
Drop CTRL TKL
Ducky Pocket
E-Blue Mazer Type-X
Elements Gaming Beryllium
Evo Core
Gamesir GK100
Gamesir Z2
HP Omen Sequencer
HUO JI Z-88 RGB
HyperX Alloy Elite
KBD67 LITE
KBD8X MK2
Meetion MT-KB015
Red Dragon S101
ROG Gladius II (Wireless mode only)
Silver Line Comfortable KB-MM818
Trust Basic
Vortex Pok3r RGB
What Keyboard Is Best For XIM Apex?
The best keyboard for XIM is one that’s compatible with XIM and doesn’t have keyboard ghosting.
To be honest, there are so many keyboards to choose from so we have compiled the best keyboards for XIM guide.
Does XIM Work with Mouse And Keyboard?
Yes, XIM works with mouse and keyboard but not all. You can check out XIM Apex hardware compatibility guide for more information.
Also, both input devices either have to be wired or wireless with an RF receive or dongle.
Bluetooth mice and keyboards don’t work with XIM Apex because although XIM has Bluetooth capabilities you have to physically connect to XIM.
Does Razer Keyboard Work with XIM?
Yes, all Razer keyboards work with XIM.
