Xbox One third-party USB webcam support now live for Alpha Insiders

Using cameras on Xbox One just got a whole lot easier with support for third-party devices.

Microsoft has announced that support for third-party webcams is on its way to Xbox One . While up until now, camera support has been limited to the in-house Kinect sensor, this latest announcement hugely expands the range of cameras supported by the console. Furthermore, the initial stages of this rollout begin today, with functionality now available for those enrolled in the Alpha Ring of the Xbox Insider Program.

Third-party webcam support allows a wide range of plug-and-play cameras to be used on the console, even if not initially designed with Xbox One in mind. However, while in its early stages, Microsoft has noted that functionality is restricted to its Mixer live-streaming service and Skype video calls.

Microsoft has also made the decision to limit third-party webcam support exclusively to video input when streaming on Mixer, meaning an external microphone/headset will be required for audio recording. With many USB webcams not offering any form of echo cancellation, the move shows an attempt to maintain a level of quality for those broadcasting on the service.

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