I hope this doesn't sound too silly, but does the PS/2 port work with a nice keyboard or is it optimized for mice only?
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I have my keyboard connected to the PS2 port, works fine. My mouse is a USB device.
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This motherboard is specific to gaming needs, I got this motherboard specifically for my brother to run his high end mice and keyboards and because it allows us to expand and do everything we need for gaming. He loves it, we couldn't have picked a better motherboard, it's one of the best especially for the price.
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I believe that the PS2 port can be used for either mouse or keyboard. USB mice and keyboards, however, provide a better option for connectivity, ie. hot-pluggable. PS2 devices MUST be plugged in before booting whereas USB mice and keyboards will be recognized by the system as now-unplugged or now-plugged in, as needed without re-booting.
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it is said that using the PS/2 port is NKRO, but i haven't test it. i just use it for coding.
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I use it for SNES, NES and Genesis emulators with no issues. I actually prefer the keyboard sometimes, depending on what game I am playing.
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Jeff, sorry I don't have a PS3 to check, the playstation community site maintains a list of keyboards and mice that users have checked, that would probably be where I would look. It does work well with a PC and an Android smart display I have so I think it would work for you, but have no way to be sure.
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Any "PC" type USB keyboard with a standard USB connector (not the mini USB connectors unless you have an adapter) will work fine. The older PS2 type PC keyboards with the round connector will not work without a USB adapter. Any PC type USB mouse or trackpad will also work fine. USB keyboard/mouse/trackpad combinations will work fine.
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I'm currently using a Logitech K120 keyboard. it's a USB keyboard No problems with the keyboard, works great along with a standard wired USB mouse. Nothing to set up, worked right off the bat. there are two USB ports on the one connect box.
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This keyboard is not wireless. I don't use wireless keyboards or mice for gaming so I can't respond to the second question.
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You dont always have to use both mouse and keyboard plugged in for it to work, so yes... using a keyboard only will work.
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Very doubtful. I have a Logitech G110 gaming keyboard, which--like your K120--has a USB connector. It absolutely does NOT work with this Star Tech adapter. Unless you find a keyboard that specifically stipulates PS/2 compatibility, I would assume it will not work with a USB-PS/2 adapter, regardless of the manufacturer. I have a Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical that has a USB connector but that stipulates PS/2 compatibility. That mouse works with this adapter.
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Not working with Sony VAIO desktop keyboard (PS/2). After that I bought a Logitech keyboard (USB connection) from Walmart.
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This adapter works for any PS2 Keyboard and/or PS2 mouse. There are picture icons on the connectors, indicating which one is the mouse connector, & which one is the keyboard connector. They did not use green & violet color coding on this adapter. In order to boot up to keyboard & mouse, you must plug your usb connector into a usb port on the back of your computer (which are your motherboard usb ports), that recognizes installed devices at bootup. Try the usb port in the upper left hand corner of the usb grouping first. I do not know what type of computer you have, but most computers should have a bootable usb port. I have used the adapter in this configuration on my computer, & it works as expected. This adapter works for any PS2 Keyboard and/or PS2 mouse. There are picture icons on the connectors, indicating which one is the mouse connector, & which one is the keyboard connector. They did not use green & violet color coding on this adapter. In order to boot up to keyboard & mouse, you must plug your usb connector into a usb port on the back of your computer (which are your motherboard usb ports), that recognizes installed devices at bootup. Try the usb port in the upper left hand corner of the usb grouping first. I do not know what type of computer you have, but most computers should... » Read More This adapter works for any PS2 Keyboard and/or PS2 mouse. There are picture icons on the connectors, indicating which one is the mouse connector, & which one is the keyboard connector. They did not use green & violet color coding on this adapter. In order to boot up to keyboard & mouse, you must plug your usb connector into a usb port on the back of your computer (which are your motherboard usb ports), that recognizes installed devices at bootup. Try the usb port in the upper left hand corner of the usb grouping first. I do not know what type of computer you have, but most computers should have a bootable usb port. I have used the adapter in this configuration on my computer, & it works as expected. « Show Less
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I am using a USB Logitech lighted keyboard & USB Microsoft Laser mouse (or a USB Microsoft Trackball) and experience only that the Star-Tech 2-port does not allow for keyboard volume controls to work - so I have to manually adjust volume using the desktop tray icon on each of my machines. It should be noted, one computer is Windows XP sp3 and the other is Windows 7. Otherwise switch is flawless. Have had for almost 2 years without any trouble issues.
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If your keyboard has a pair of PS2 connectors on it, this ought to work fine. One connector is for the keyboard and the other for the built-in touchpad or mouse.Mark Kinsler, Lancaster, Ohio USA
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The only difference is the packaging. As far as the connection, it is USB only. There was no adapter for PS/2. This is a very good keyboard. I would not consider this a "cheapie" keyboard. Yes the price is very low, however I have been working with this keyboard for a couple of months now and I love it and it feels like a quality keyboard.
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No the adapter only works with PS/2 mouse but not keyboard. Don't buy it for the keyboard.
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This PC has 4 USB ports, two each on the front and back. Keyboard and mouse use dedicated PS/2 ports, so you have all four USB ports available.PS:I am stating this fact by looking at my PC that I own. This information is not derived from PDF brochure of different model PC.
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I have connected keyboards, mice, external hard drives, and combo keyboard and touchpads to it. All worked fine. It has effectively two USB ports--a regular one and an on the go port that will also let you access it from a computer. If you need more than two USB connections you will need a hub, and the advice to use a powered hub is good, especially if the additional devices are like a network card, bluetooth dongle, or dongle for a wireless keyboard.