No, not necessarily. The streaming feature works with all controllers whether it be wired or wireless, but if you want to use the laptop keyboard and mouse, you are more than welcome to. Almost all games that are available on the Xbox One can be played through your laptop. However, keep in mind that not all games will work with streaming. Games that have heavy graphics or require a lot of processing power may not work as intended. Try out a few games and see if they are compatible before streaming them onto your PC.