Okay, here’s my blog post about using a keyboard and mouse on the PS4, written in the style you requested:
Alright folks, lemme tell ya about my weekend project – getting my keyboard and mouse working on the PS4. I know, I know, some of you are probably thinking, “Why bother? Controllers are fine!” But hear me out. Sometimes, for certain games, that keyboard and mouse precision just hits different. So, I decided to dive in and see what was what.
First off, I just plugged them in. Yep, that’s it. I grabbed my trusty USB keyboard and mouse, and just stuck ’em right into the PS4’s USB ports. The PS4 recognized them instantly. I was navigating the main menu like a pro, clicking around with the mouse and typing messages faster than ever before. Easy peasy.
Then came the real test: the games. Not every game supports keyboard and mouse, so I had to do some digging. Here’s what I found:
- Fortnite: This was the first game I tried. Boom! Full keyboard and mouse support, right out of the box. I was building forts and sniping enemies like I was back on my PC. Felt good, man, real good.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (and Warzone): Another win! These games also have native support. Cranked up the sensitivity and started racking up those kills. My K/D ratio definitely saw a boost.
- Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn: Since it is an MMO, using keyboard and mouse support would be an optimal gaming experience. Navigating menus and executing commands feels so much easier than using a controller.
- Apex Legends: Nope. Sadly, Apex Legends on PS4 doesn’t support keyboard and mouse. Major bummer. You can use a converter, but I’ll get to that later.
- Overwatch: Also a no-go. I was hoping to dominate with Widowmaker, but it wasn’t meant to be.
So, some games work, some don’t. What do you do when you want to play a game that doesn’t natively support keyboard and mouse? That’s where converters come in.
I picked up a cheap converter off the internet. There are a bunch of different brands out there, like XIM Apex, but I went with a budget option to see if it was worth it. The converter basically tricks the PS4 into thinking your keyboard and mouse are a controller. It’s kinda clunky, but it works…sort of.
Setting it up was a bit of a pain. You have to plug the converter into the PS4, then plug your keyboard and mouse into the converter. Then, you usually have to download an app on your phone or computer to configure the settings. It’s not exactly plug-and-play.
And honestly? The experience wasn’t great. There was noticeable input lag, and the mouse movement felt kinda floaty and unnatural. I tried messing with the sensitivity settings, but I couldn’t get it feeling quite right. It was better than using a controller for some games, but not by much. I will be honest, it definitely did not feel as accurate as using the native keyboard and mouse support from other games.
Final Thoughts
So, can you use a keyboard and mouse on the PS4? Absolutely. Is it worth it? That depends. If you’re playing games that natively support it, like Fortnite or Call of Duty, then hell yeah! It can definitely give you an edge. But if you’re relying on a converter, be prepared for a less-than-ideal experience. You get what you pay for.
For me? I’ll stick to the keyboard and mouse for the games that support it, and grudgingly use the controller for everything else. Maybe one day, all games will have native keyboard and mouse support. A guy can dream, right?
Hope this helps some of you out there. Happy gaming!
