TechHive: Microsoft fixes Windows 8.1 mouse issues, but not for all games

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Microsoft fixes Windows 8.1 mouse issues, but not for all games Nov 11th 2013, 19:19, by Jared Newman Microsoft appears to be getting a handle on Windows 8.1's gaming problems, releasing a fix for mouse-pointer issues in certain games. A software update is now available to download for both x86- and x64-based versions of Windows 8.1, along with Windows Server 2012 R2. Users had previously reported stuttering and freezing with mouse input while playing games in Windows 8.1. Microsoft's support document says the problems stemmed from "changes to mouse-input processing for low-latency interaction scenarios" in Windows 8.1. Unfortunately, the fix may not work on all affected games. Microsoft's support page lists 16 games to which the update applies, including six games in Activision's Call of Duty series, including Call of Duty: Ghosts (shown above). Other games on the list include Counter-Strike, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Hitman Absolution, Hitman Sniper Challenge, Half-Life 2, Metro 2033, Portal, and Tomb Raider. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Media files: microsoft_sidewinder_x8_gaming_mouse-100067955-small.jpg

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