PS/2 to USB converter?

[kineticdesign]

Is there such a thing as a PS/2 to USB converter? Reason is my keyboard is a PS/2 but my new laptop doesn't have a ps/2 port, only USB's. Sucks huh? I really like my keyboard and would like to keep it. Anybody know of a converter and where to get one? Thanks!

 

[Shogun]

Yup there is such a beast but I don't know where to get one. I know one exists because one came with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard a friend of mine bought.

Shogun

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: Shogun
Yup there is such a beast but I don't know where to get one. I know one exists because one came with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard a friend of mine bought.

Shogun

i have one, check newegg they have um just not easy to find

BUT BE FOREWARNED they do not like playing FPS games as they dont like the holding of keys!!!!

my IT7 max board has no legacy ports

 

[Kartajan]

Computer Hardware > Cables > COMPUCABLE > N82E16812105201
CompuCable USB-PS/2 Adapter - Retail CompuCables USB to PS/2 Adapter is the perfect solution for providing connectivity between the new generation of USB computers and older PS/2 peripherals.--* Works With PC & Mac *--


Item: N82E16812105201 Model# USB-2PS2
Rating: Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $16.00 Stock: YES
newegg


product link

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: Kartajan
Computer Hardware > Cables > COMPUCABLE > N82E16812105201
CompuCable USB-PS/2 Adapter - Retail CompuCables USB to PS/2 Adapter is the perfect solution for providing connectivity between the new generation of USB computers and older PS/2 peripherals.--* Works With PC & Mac *--


Item: N82E16812105201 Model# USB-2PS2
Rating: Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $16.00 Stock: YES
newegg


product link

Yikes...$16! If I can find one of them I've got buried around here, I'll give it to you if you pay to ship it.

 

[kineticdesign]

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: Kartajan
Computer Hardware > Cables > COMPUCABLE > N82E16812105201
CompuCable USB-PS/2 Adapter - Retail CompuCables USB to PS/2 Adapter is the perfect solution for providing connectivity between the new generation of USB computers and older PS/2 peripherals.--* Works With PC & Mac *--


Item: N82E16812105201 Model# USB-2PS2
Rating: Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $16.00 Stock: YES
newegg


product link

Yikes...$16! If I can find one of them I've got buried around here, I'll give it to you if you pay to ship it.

hey awsome! i'd definitally pay shipping for it =) tell me if u can find one? i'd really appreciate it! thank you!

 

[kineticdesign]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: Shogun
Yup there is such a beast but I don't know where to get one. I know one exists because one came with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard a friend of mine bought.

Shogun

i have one, check newegg they have um just not easy to find

BUT BE FOREWARNED they do not like playing FPS games as they dont like the holding of keys!!!!

my IT7 max board has no legacy ports

They don't like holding of keys? does this happen with the microsoft natural keyboards that have the converter?

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: Shogun
Yup there is such a beast but I don't know where to get one. I know one exists because one came with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard a friend of mine bought.

Shogun

i have one, check newegg they have um just not easy to find

BUT BE FOREWARNED they do not like playing FPS games as they dont like the holding of keys!!!!

my IT7 max board has no legacy ports

This is a quirk limited to cheap adapters as I understand it. Native USB keyboards, and PS/2 keyboards hooked up to good adapaters don't have this problem.

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: kineticdesign

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: Kartajan
Computer Hardware > Cables > COMPUCABLE > N82E16812105201
CompuCable USB-PS/2 Adapter - Retail CompuCables USB to PS/2 Adapter is the perfect solution for providing connectivity between the new generation of USB computers and older PS/2 peripherals.--* Works With PC & Mac *--


Item: N82E16812105201 Model# USB-2PS2
Rating: Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $16.00 Stock: YES
newegg


product link

Yikes...$16! If I can find one of them I've got buried around here, I'll give it to you if you pay to ship it.

hey awsome! i'd definitally pay shipping for it =) tell me if u can find one? i'd really appreciate it! thank you!

I'll look tonight, but if you don't hear from me in a day or two PM me to remind me.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1

Originally posted by: Shogun
Yup there is such a beast but I don't know where to get one. I know one exists because one came with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard a friend of mine bought.

Shogun

i have one, check newegg they have um just not easy to find

BUT BE FOREWARNED they do not like playing FPS games as they dont like the holding of keys!!!!

my IT7 max board has no legacy ports

This is a quirk limited to cheap adapters as I understand it. Native USB keyboards, and PS/2 keyboards hooked up to good adapaters don't have this problem.

so is the 20$ adapter i bought from newegg, cheap? it is a Natural multimedia KB (ms) and one of the adaptors from newegg. It is so damn annoying, i have to use the dell USB keyboard from upstairs whenever i want to play Battlefield, or CS!!!!!

 

[kineticdesign]

hey guys, i decided to order a Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite instead of going through the trouble of the adapter. From what you've told me the key holds don't work well, so I decided to just grab a nice new keyboard for $12 =)

thanks guys for the replies! Very helpful!

 

[Montano]

You should get an adapter when you buy a USB mouse or keyboard.