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PS2 to USB converters: Breathing new life into old peripherals Review
Author: Lorenzo Outar aka Renz
Date Posted: November 13, 2003
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| Bottom Line: Whats the best way to have a PS2 keyboard and/or mouse converted to USB? We tested 3 products to find out and found a great way to convert existing PS2 devices to USB. If price is a big consideration then you may be better off with a new keyboard and mouse, read on to find out more...... |
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Usage and Conclusion:
After using each of these devices, the Y-Mouse is the most transparent of all. Not only was there no difference in my score in UT 2003 and BF1942, everything else seemed to be just as responsive. Also, in using these devices I found that all of them allowed support for two keyboards or two mice simultaneously. Why would you want to use two keyboards or mice simultaneously? I don’t know, but it’s there waiting to be exploited.
If you must have that PS2 keyboard and/or mouse converted to USB then get the PI Engineering Y-Mouse. For what it’s designed to do it does it well, there is no better device that I know of to convert your existing PS2 devices to USB. If, however, it’s too expensive then just get a new keyboard and mouse.
Pros and Cons:
Kingwin UPS2C |
Pros:
Cheap
Color Coded plugs
No drivers required
Cons:
Lags in games
Finicky hot swapping
Loss of Extra Functionality
SLRating 4 |
Smart Adapter Ez-PU21 |
Pros:
Cheap
Color Coded plugs
No drivers required
Cons:
Lags in games and everyday usage
Finicky hot swapping
Loss of Extra Functionality
SLRating 4
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Pi Engineering Y-mouse |
Pros:
Transparent to the user
Long USB connector cable
Great Documentation
Enhanced Functionality
No drivers required
Flawless hot switching
Supports extra mouse buttons as long as they adhere to Microsoft’s specifications.
Cons:
Loss of extra keyboard functionality
Expensive (but justifiable)
SLRating 9.5
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