?: Keyboard and Mouse w/ PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

sohjonn · 10-28-2007, 01:59 PM

i know the PS3 has usb ports, and i'd like know if you can plug in a mouse and keyboard and use that to play first person shooters?

if not, is there anything else? FPS on the controller, isn't really my cup of tea. thanks

i found this : http://www.ps3focus.com/archives/120
it's really outdated. justwanted to confirm

blu-rayfan101 · 10-28-2007, 02:28 PM

Well I know there is a keyboard because in my future shop flyer the ps3 comes with two games a collectors case and a keyboard, so there is a keyboard. But I don't know about a mouse.

Selrahcterb · 10-28-2007, 02:34 PM

Yes, there is a keyboard. Actually, right now they have two keyboards. You can find both on Amazon. I have the first one they came out with, which has a laptop style mouse on the keyboard itself. It's nice if you're going to use the internet a lot through your PS3.

reiella · 10-28-2007, 02:56 PM

Simple answer, yes.

Problem being which games will support keyboard/mice combos.

That's not something that's going to be on the box most of the times, so you'll have to depend on others word of mouth to find out which games you can do it with.

NJMetsFan · 10-28-2007, 02:59 PM

I loaded yellow dog on my PS3 and I was able to use my wireless microsoft keyboard and mouse that connect through the USB port. I also found out that the keyboard and mouse was able to control the XMB. I did not try it with any games though.

NJMetsFan · 10-28-2007, 03:03 PM

This is the combo set that I used.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=067

You can find it in most B&M stores.

sohjonn · 10-28-2007, 04:12 PM

has anyone tried using it for RFOM or any FPS games. COD4 is coming out soon. and using a controller for a FPS is not in my cup of tea.

crackinhedz · 10-28-2007, 05:03 PM

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jermwhl · 10-28-2007, 05:41 PM

crackin just summed it up. That's the only solution for games on the PS3.
You can connect a keyboard and mouse to the PS3, but its functionality is only limited to the internet browser/PS store, etc. You cannot use them in games. If you get the splitfish let us know how you like it. I've had my eyes on it for awhile, but yet to take the plunge.

xtop · 10-28-2007, 10:46 PM

as far as i know. unreal is going to be the only game that supports keyboard/mouse. THANKFULLY AND FINALLY! after that comes out, i wouldn't be surprised to see more games support it

Shin-Ra · 10-29-2007, 03:49 PM

The hardware supports it, Sony allows games to support it, so far only Unreal Tournament III does.

ps3andlovinit · 10-29-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sohjonn

i know the PS3 has usb ports, and i'd like know if you can plug in a mouse and keyboard and use that to play first person shooters?

if not, is there anything else? FPS on the controller, isn't really my cup of tea. thanks

i found this : http://www.ps3focus.com/archives/120
it's really outdated. justwanted to confirm

FYI..Logitech announced an update to their media keyboard recently that has PS3 specific keys..not sure if it's shipping yet.

Flashpass · 10-29-2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermwhl

crackin just summed it up. That's the only solution for games on the PS3.
You can connect a keyboard and mouse to the PS3, but its functionality is only limited to the internet browser/PS store, etc. You cannot use them in games. If you get the splitfish let us know how you like it. I've had my eyes on it for awhile, but yet to take the plunge.

I purchased the FragFX recently, and you are mistaken about the fact that it doesn't work with existing games. From what I can tell it works with all of the games and just maps the buttons you would normally have on your SIXAXIS to the mouse setup. This product does not have a keyboard, however. I've tried using it with Resistance and Warhawk and a couple others. I've only seen a good use for it in FPS games, but it has potential in other areas. It has improved my aim on Resistance and that was good, but it takes a while to get used to and doesn't quite feel like a normal mouse with an FPS on a PC.

You can download a utility from their website that can update its firmware, change button mapping, and change button sensitivity (since it's all analog). It is a little bit on the high end in terms of pricing, but since my aim is so poor with the SIXAXIS it was worth it for me. Its not wireless, which kinda stinks because the cable can occasionally get in the way. However, the cable is very long and the mouse/controller are not attached to the mouse pad.

My rating:

Cost: 3/5
Physical quality: 4/5
Usefulness: 3.5/5 (depending on what games you play)

ps3andlovinit · 10-29-2007, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashpass

Its not wireless, which kinda stinks because the cable can occasionally get in the way. However, the cable is very long and the mouse/controller are not attached to the mouse pad.

Last time I checked they were working on a wireless version as well...but it was due 4-6 months after the wired one. Thanks for your impressions.

supergp17 · 10-29-2007, 11:40 PM

Try looking on www.newegg.com

I got a nice mouse/keyboard combo for $20, plus a couple of usb extension wires for another $6.

TauRus · 10-30-2007, 02:46 AM

For almost a year now I have been using a Rocketfish Bluetooth Keyboard/mouth combo. I got that combo at the Best Buy for around $50. It comes with a little BT USB adapter that looks like a small Flash Drive, btw has a piano black plastic body that matches PS3 perfectly.

JAMCAS50 · 11-11-2007, 09:16 AM

just wondering if anyone has got one of those sleek apple bluetooth keyboards working with the PS3. id like to get one, just want to make sure its compatible first.

cheers
Jc

Shin-Ra · 11-11-2007, 09:39 PM

If you mean the newer Aluminium keyboard..

YES! Before System Software 2.00 the PS3 would detect it as an Apple Bluetooth Keyboard but after selecting it to pair there was a long wait and eventually an error.

Now you get the code pairing screen, it gives you a numeric code to type in and press enter. SUCCESS!

Now if only they put a little button on the keyboard so you could quickly switch paired machines (PC/Mac/PS3 etc).

m_tyson · 11-11-2007, 09:48 PM

I dug out a 2 yr old logitech bluetooth keyboard + mouse set that was collecting dust, and (with new batteries) they both registered with the PS3 and work great with Yellow Dog Linux too.

EricJ · 11-11-2007, 09:55 PM

Don't need anything "specially made" for the PS3--
I plugged my plain ol' Apple USB keyboard in, and it worked fine on the first try...Any regular storebought keyboard with a USB I/O, or any wireless keyboard with a Bluetooth connection.

(Although wireless, like the Movie Remote, has to be entered through the Accessories setting.)

10-28-2007, 01:59 PM	#1
sohjonn Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	?: Keyboard and Mouse w/ PS3 i know the PS3 has usb ports, and i'd like know if you can plug in a mouse and keyboard and use that to play first person shooters? if not, is there anything else? FPS on the controller, isn't really my cup of tea. thanks i found this : http://www.ps3focus.com/archives/120 it's really outdated. justwanted to confirm Last edited by sohjonn; 10-28-2007 at 02:02 PM.

11-11-2007, 09:16 AM	#17
JAMCAS50 Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Sydney Australia	Apple bluetooth keyboard just wondering if anyone has got one of those sleek apple bluetooth keyboards working with the PS3. id like to get one, just want to make sure its compatible first. cheers Jc

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10-28-2007, 02:28 PM	#2
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	Well I know there is a keyboard because in my future shop flyer the ps3 comes with two games a collectors case and a keyboard, so there is a keyboard. But I don't know about a mouse.

10-28-2007, 02:34 PM	#3
Selrahcterb Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007	Yes, there is a keyboard. Actually, right now they have two keyboards. You can find both on Amazon. I have the first one they came out with, which has a laptop style mouse on the keyboard itself. It's nice if you're going to use the internet a lot through your PS3.

10-28-2007, 02:56 PM	#4
reiella Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:237 DVD collection:1	Simple answer, yes. Problem being which games will support keyboard/mice combos. That's not something that's going to be on the box most of the times, so you'll have to depend on others word of mouth to find out which games you can do it with.

10-28-2007, 02:59 PM	#5
NJMetsFan Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Plumas Lake, CA	I loaded yellow dog on my PS3 and I was able to use my wireless microsoft keyboard and mouse that connect through the USB port. I also found out that the keyboard and mouse was able to control the XMB. I did not try it with any games though.

10-28-2007, 03:03 PM	#6
NJMetsFan Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Plumas Lake, CA	This is the combo set that I used. http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=067 You can find it in most B&M stores.

10-28-2007, 04:12 PM	#7
sohjonn Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	has anyone tried using it for RFOM or any FPS games. COD4 is coming out soon. and using a controller for a FPS is not in my cup of tea.

10-28-2007, 05:03 PM	#8
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	SplitFish FragFX PS3 Review

10-28-2007, 05:41 PM	#9
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	crackin just summed it up. That's the only solution for games on the PS3. You can connect a keyboard and mouse to the PS3, but its functionality is only limited to the internet browser/PS store, etc. You cannot use them in games. If you get the splitfish let us know how you like it. I've had my eyes on it for awhile, but yet to take the plunge.

10-28-2007, 10:46 PM	#10
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	as far as i know. unreal is going to be the only game that supports keyboard/mouse. THANKFULLY AND FINALLY! after that comes out, i wouldn't be surprised to see more games support it

10-29-2007, 03:49 PM	#11
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	The hardware supports it, Sony allows games to support it, so far only Unreal Tournament III does.

10-29-2007, 11:40 PM	#15
supergp17 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	Try looking on www.newegg.com I got a nice mouse/keyboard combo for $20, plus a couple of usb extension wires for another $6.

10-30-2007, 02:46 AM	#16
TauRus Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Chicago NW burbs	For almost a year now I have been using a Rocketfish Bluetooth Keyboard/mouth combo. I got that combo at the Best Buy for around $50. It comes with a little BT USB adapter that looks like a small Flash Drive, btw has a piano black plastic body that matches PS3 perfectly.

11-11-2007, 09:39 PM	#18
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	If you mean the newer Aluminium keyboard.. YES! Before System Software 2.00 the PS3 would detect it as an Apple Bluetooth Keyboard but after selecting it to pair there was a long wait and eventually an error. Now you get the code pairing screen, it gives you a numeric code to type in and press enter. SUCCESS! Now if only they put a little button on the keyboard so you could quickly switch paired machines (PC/Mac/PS3 etc).

11-11-2007, 09:48 PM	#19
m_tyson Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:La Jolla Trading Score:10	I dug out a 2 yr old logitech bluetooth keyboard + mouse set that was collecting dust, and (with new batteries) they both registered with the PS3 and work great with Yellow Dog Linux too.

11-11-2007, 09:55 PM	#20
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Don't need anything "specially made" for the PS3-- I plugged my plain ol' Apple USB keyboard in, and it worked fine on the first try...Any regular storebought keyboard with a USB I/O, or any wireless keyboard with a Bluetooth connection. (Although wireless, like the Movie Remote, has to be entered through the Accessories setting.)

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