Two mice on one computer.

[Tarvaln]

Is it possible to have 2 mice (say one PS/2 and one USB) working on one computer?

The story behind my question is, my wife and I just got a new comp (by Dell) and it came with this wireless mouse I can't stand. However she loves it. So I need to find a way for me to use my mouse (Logitech MX510) and that damn wireless mouse without having to pull my comp out everytime to switch them.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[alcoholbob]

Yes.

Although maybe you should test it out to see for yourself, I mean why did you post here before trying it -___-.

I've had 3 mice working at the same time before, 1 PS/2 and two USB. It's fun and not fun at the same time (accidentally knocking one over makes the cursor shoot through the roof).

 

[Tarvaln]

Because trying to convince your wife something's a good idea is like trying to convince the police something's a good idea. Niether will believe you untill you show them some proof and witnesses. 🙂

 

[CJP]

I had 2 Logitech mice running for awhile and it worked. I don't know about mixing brands though.

 

[corkyg]

Two pointing devices are common - no reason they can't both be rodentia. I've been using two for at least 8 years. (Digitizing pad plus mouse - both now USB.)

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I've had a PS/2 mouse, a USB mouse, and a USB touchscreen on one computer working.

 

[CrispyFried]

another Yes vote, I do it often.

 

[JuMp]

When you connect two or three mice, Do you get 3 pointers also? or just one
if the answer is just one... is there any program out there that will mock mouse pointers and can be controlled by the keyboard, by just binding a "left click" to a key... i know you can do that with one mouse but i need three pointers than can be controlled seperately

 

[Capt Caveman]

One pointer that be controlled by any of the mouses. I use my MX1000 for eveyday use and the MX518 for gaming both plugged in all the time. Also, each one is configured differently. Works great.

 

[Peter]

Windows will give you the sum of all pointing device movement onto one single pointer. Linux/X alternatively lets you do other things, like running individual sessions with individual mouse cursors on two separate screens.

 

[Cerb]

I think you can do it with Logitech ones. Otherwise, they will share sensitivity settings (they'll work fine, but it can be a PITA).

 

[corkyg]

It's like one TV with two remotes. Each one works - that allows you and the wife to have remote wars! 🙂

 

[WiZZLa]

When I had the first version of the Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer, I had a wired Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer when the batteries ran low or died.

 

[yosuke188]

I'm just saying yes because that's what everyone else says. Hope your wife is convinced now.