Can I connect my Logitech USB mouse to a PS/2 port?

[domiguy]

I bought an optical Logitech mouse on the FS/T forum and I really like it, but it's USB, and I would rather keep the USB port open... are there any adapters that I can buy to connect it to a PS/2 port.. and would it be a problem?

 

[Zucchini]

ugh, is it relatively new? since 3 years ago or so, any usb logitech mice have had ps2 converters u failed to mention which modelu have

 

[domiguy]

yes it is new, i bought it like a month or less ago... and it didn't include an adapter for USB to PS/2... it's a Logitech iFeel Mouse where can i buy one for cheap, if i can use it?

 

[bluegi]

the usb to ps/2 adapter should work..link

 

[Zucchini]

oh ifeel, the ifeel functions won't work through ps2, which is why no adapter is included with that unit(i have it too). Like all the previous logitech mice it might work with an adapter, minus ifeel features.

 

[domiguy]

thanks for the replies... wow that adapter is pretty pricey

 

[Zucchini]

$34 wtf? u'd probably find one cheap at a computer geek store. Anyhow, the things come free with any non ifeel logitech mouse no garrantee its gonna work though

 

[madthumbs]

How does raising the rate on the PS2 bus affect the Logitech mouseman Wheel Optical? The intellimouse Explorer won't OC on the PS2 bus.

 

[SleepyGuy]

$35 for a USB to PS2 connector??? what a rip. i've got like 5 of these hanging around my house that i'm not using. gimme a holla if you want it. that's more expensive than the mouse! peace out. They came with my optical wheel mouse. i built several for customers and they didn't want the connector.

 

[Zucchini]

hm, well i've never bothered trying for my opticals atleast.. but it should work fine.. i think some reviewers got the original optical to 200hz

 

[pen^2]

I TRIED THIS MILLION TIMES AND CONFRIMED IT DOES NOT WORK

sorry for yelling, but tis true! i-feel doesnt like ps/2

 

[Zucchini]

ah well.. that makes sense good thing i'm a usb person hehe. as for usb ports.. hubs are cheap I recently got a 4 port from frys for 8.99. Just look around.. not worth going out of your way to avoid usb.

 

[Smbu]

It should work fine, although I'm not sure about the ifeel feature working. My MS Wheelmouse Optical usb mouse came with a usb->ps/2 adapter to use it on a PS/2 port. It works fine in both USB and PS/2 mode.

 

[pen^2]

the user manual states it will only work with usb port... sigh