Keyboard and mouse support? - Blu-ray Forum

JTK · 12-11-2006, 08:57 PM

I don't suppose if I felt like setting myself up where I wanted to play something like Resistance: Fall of Man with KBM it would be as simple as me plugging those into two of the USB slots on the PS3 and being off to the races, would it?

theknub · 12-11-2006, 09:19 PM

only problem i could see is mapping the buttons... otherwise, it should be that easy

JTK · 12-11-2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theknub

only problem i could see is mapping the buttons... otherwise, it should be that easy

Sadly, I see no KBM mapping options.

When I get a chance here, I'm just going to plug 'em in and see what happens. I don't think it can harm anything.

hyperdine · 12-12-2006, 12:13 AM

Hmm...should be interesting.

BTW, what are you guys using for headsets? I don't recall seeing an official headset from Sony (except for the PS2 headsets).

Casey · 12-12-2006, 01:40 PM

blutooth headsets work with ps3 games like resistance.
im using the motorola i have for use with my cell phone

but they wont work with ps2 games. you need a wired headset (logitech) for games like socom3.

Blubaru · 12-12-2006, 02:01 PM

I use a keyboard for Internet browsing and typing messages in Resistance. I use a standard Logitech USB headset for voice communication. Does anyone know if Ridge Racer or madden are voice chat enabled?

TauRus · 01-23-2007, 02:53 PM

For those of you who are looking for a slim keyboard to pair with your PS3, I have a suggestion: BestBuy carries Rocketfish bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo for $49.99. A pretty good deal for such a combo. I got one yesterday. As soon as I inserted the USB BT adapter into the PS3 the keyboard and mouse were instantly recognized. Of course, none of the programmable buttons work.
Here's a link to the manufacturer's web site: http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/pc...cal-mouse.aspx
Sony must work on providing better support for accessories like this.

Amon37 · 01-23-2007, 03:27 PM

I bought this

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1124432186514

The keyboard is super slim and flat and I like the look of it better than the rocketfish.

Iceman_II · 01-23-2007, 04:25 PM

Stupid question, why do you need a BT/USB adapter, the PS3 IS BT enabled.

Amon37 · 01-23-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman_II

Stupid question, why do you need a BT/USB adapter, the PS3 IS BT enabled.

Because the PS3 doesn't have support for BT keyboard and mouse. As far as I know only BT headsets can pair up with the PS3.

JTK · 01-23-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amon37

Because the PS3 doesn't have support for BT keyboard and mouse. As far as I know only BT headsets can pair up with the PS3.

In games? Not yet, but I was under the impression that you could pretty much plug any USB device in there and at least have it function in the dashboard and for typing messages, using the Internet, and things of that nature. Bluetooth, especially, should work just fine.

There is no "in game" mouse and keyboard support though. At least not yet.

Can anyone spot check me on all this?

TauRus · 01-24-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amon37

Because the PS3 doesn't have support for BT keyboard and mouse. As far as I know only BT headsets can pair up with the PS3.

Correct. At this point the only BT natively supported by PS3 are BT BD Remote and headset. A combo like the one listed above gives you a USB (supported) interface with the convenience of a BT ease of use and range.

BluManta · 02-13-2007, 01:24 AM

Well? Can you.

Thanx People

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 02-13-2007, 01:29 AM

Afaik it takes any USB keyboard.

Banjo · 02-13-2007, 01:52 AM

It accepted my Mac keyboard.

STEELCHEST · 02-13-2007, 04:09 AM

Yes it does. I have a logitech wireless USB keyboard.

BluManta · 02-13-2007, 11:34 AM

Cool, thanx people.

Horus100 · 01-03-2007, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phranctoast

The developers left the option out of the game because they fealt in would give an unfair advantage the m/k.

Ut2007 is the first console game I hear will support both configs.

What is the full name of the game UT2007?
What kind of game is it?

Thanks!

12-11-2006, 08:57 PM	#1
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Keyboard and mouse support? I don't suppose if I felt like setting myself up where I wanted to play something like Resistance: Fall of Man with KBM it would be as simple as me plugging those into two of the USB slots on the PS3 and being off to the races, would it?

01-23-2007, 02:53 PM	#7
TauRus Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Chicago NW burbs	Keyboard/Mouse for PS3 For those of you who are looking for a slim keyboard to pair with your PS3, I have a suggestion: BestBuy carries Rocketfish bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo for $49.99. A pretty good deal for such a combo. I got one yesterday. As soon as I inserted the USB BT adapter into the PS3 the keyboard and mouse were instantly recognized. Of course, none of the programmable buttons work. Here's a link to the manufacturer's web site: http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/pc...cal-mouse.aspx Sony must work on providing better support for accessories like this.

02-13-2007, 01:24 AM	#13
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	Can you use any usb keyboard in a PS3? Well? Can you. Thanx People

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12-11-2006, 09:19 PM	#2
theknub Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2006	only problem i could see is mapping the buttons... otherwise, it should be that easy

12-12-2006, 12:13 AM	#4
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Hmm...should be interesting. BTW, what are you guys using for headsets? I don't recall seeing an official headset from Sony (except for the PS2 headsets).

12-12-2006, 01:40 PM	#5
Casey Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 Location:St. Louis, MO 4K collection:144 Blu-ray collection:493 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:269 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:113	blutooth headsets work with ps3 games like resistance. im using the motorola i have for use with my cell phone but they wont work with ps2 games. you need a wired headset (logitech) for games like socom3.

12-12-2006, 02:01 PM	#6
Blubaru Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Tonight! you!	I use a keyboard for Internet browsing and typing messages in Resistance. I use a standard Logitech USB headset for voice communication. Does anyone know if Ridge Racer or madden are voice chat enabled?

01-23-2007, 03:27 PM	#8
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	I bought this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1124432186514 The keyboard is super slim and flat and I like the look of it better than the rocketfish.

01-23-2007, 04:25 PM	#9
Iceman_II Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Ft. Worth Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:308 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Stupid question, why do you need a BT/USB adapter, the PS3 IS BT enabled.

02-13-2007, 01:29 AM	#14
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Afaik it takes any USB keyboard.

02-13-2007, 01:52 AM	#15
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	It accepted my Mac keyboard.

02-13-2007, 04:09 AM	#16
STEELCHEST Member Member since:Jan 2007	Yes it does. I have a logitech wireless USB keyboard.

02-13-2007, 11:34 AM	#17
BluManta Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:LONDON, FELTHAM PSN ID: LDUK	Cool, thanx people.

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