I don’t want to spark another XIM debate. I think most of us have a pretty similar opinion, even if different reasoning for it.
Anywho, I saw this comment saying Xbox has a dedicated API to detect XIM specifically, and just refuse to implement it, but couldn’t find much about it. I’ll try to keep looking, but I was wondering if anyone else has heard about this.
This is pulled out from an article on Windows Central. Their claim seems a little bit strong. I don’t see how Microsoft would benefit from people XIMming. Game developers and publishers? Sure. Console makers tho? Idk man, they stand more to lose. Anyways, here’s the link https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/as-microsoft-blocks-xbox-fighting-game-and-disability-accessories-xim-cheaters-will-escape-the-ban
Native mouse and keyboard are already supported on both Xbox and PlayStation. There is no accessibility argument here. For games like OW that only allow controller on console, XIMs are only there as a workaround to fool the game and gain an unfair advantage. Need a mouse to play Overwatch? get a PC.