How to connect a keyboard and mouse to ps4: wired, wireless

The joystick is included in the standard set of controllers for the PlayStation 4. It allows you to fully control the progress of the game and work in pop-up menus. However, many gamers are interested in the question - is it possible to connect standard mice and keyboards from a PC to your favorite console? There is such an opportunity, and it is described in detail below.

Can I connect a keyboard and mouse to PS 4?

What is the difference between a game on ps4 and games on a PC? The console suggests a more relaxed version of the game, and, in turn, the PC offers more aggressive and hardcore gaming. Many have already noted the inconvenience of playing shooters on PS4 with the joystick, because it loses significantly to an ordinary computer mouse in response speed and aiming accuracy. That is why many professional e-sportsmen use the mouse and achieve excellent results.

If the game with the joystick does not bring the proper pleasure or the desired result, the existing problem can be solved in two ways:

• Buy branded devices for the PS4. For example, the original Japanese model Hori Tactical Assault Commander. It is used only for the console and will be guaranteed to work with all games.
• Connect the keyboard and mouse from the PC. This process can be carried out via a USB port or a Bluetooth channel, however, the console may not recognize the connected devices or they will work incorrectly. To correct this defect, you can purchase a special adapter XMI4.

How to connect wired elements to the PS4 for the game

If you intend to use the keyboard and mouse exclusively for the game, first of all, you need to clarify whether the selected game supports these devices and if the answer is yes, you can proceed.

Wired devices can be connected to the console via a USB port on the front panel, which is also intended for recharging joysticks and expanding memory. The connection process itself consists of the following steps:

• Connect a keyboard and mouse plug to a USB port.
• The process of recognizing the connected equipment by the console.
• If connected devices are supported, a keyboard shortcut and a mouse cursor will be displayed on the screen.

Attention! Such a situation may arise that after connecting devices no changes were made, which means that PS4 does not support compatibility with them. Unfortunately, nothing can be done anymore, since the PS4 does not currently support downloading and installing drivers for third-party equipment of this type.

How to connect wireless devices to the PlayStation 4

The wireless model of the keyboard and mouse is much more convenient than its wired counterparts, as it makes it possible to play and work with more freedom and get confused in wires. The process of communication between the console and devices is carried out via the Bluetooth port, the pairing process is as follows:

• First of all, you need to enter your profile and open the PS4 settings. The desired item is in the second position in the top-level menu.
• In the settings, you must open the "Devices" item.
• Next, the control panel of the available devices connected via Bluetooth should be displayed. In the absence of the required equipment, it is necessary, following the manual, to open access to it.
• Select the name of the device you are looking for and click the X key to start the connection process.
• You may need to register a pin code, instead of which it is quite possible to enter “0000”.

To date, the PS4 console is compatible and functions correctly with most wireless models, so there should not be any difficulties connecting.

Do you use non-standard devices?

By default, the device’s operating mode is sharpened for standard devices and mouse control with the right hand. However, if the user is left-handed or uses non-standard equipment models, to learn the maximum pleasure from a comfortable and dynamic game, you can change the existing console settings. To make the necessary settings, you need to enter your profile, open the "Settings" window and highlight the device used. Now you can change the orientation of the mouse, cursor speed, keyboard language, etc.

Useful operating information

Compared with the already familiar PC devices, the branded mouse and keyboard for the PS4 have some features that you need to know before purchasing, especially considering their high cost.

So, useful mouse operation information:

• The left and right buttons correspond to L2 and R2 on the joystick.
• The mouse wheel is responsible for the scroll option, or R.
• The keys located under the wheel are responsible for reducing or increasing the sensitivity of this device.
• The side buttons anatomically located closer to the wrist are L1 and R.
• The key closest to the edge of the mouse is the “cross”, and the one following it is responsible for changing modes.

Now attention should be paid to the keyboard. It is much smaller than the computer counterpart, however, it fully covers the gaming needs functionally. By the way, it is sharpened for the convenience of controlling the left hand, which will make the gameplay more convenient and dynamic. On the main part of the keyboard are the main control buttons, on the right half of the mode change key, and on the left stick and “Cross”. By the way, it is possible to replace a branded mouse with a standard one, however, the manufacturer does not guarantee the operability of such a pair of devices.

Unfortunately, at the moment, the cost of branded devices for the PlayStation 4 remains a rather expensive pleasure. The cost of the Hori Tactical Assault Commander game kit is 11 thousand. rub., and the XMI4 adapter will cost about half the price. Of course, if there is free money, and playing shooters does not bring pleasure - you can safely get, enjoy and play.