PlayStation 3 to support keyboard and mouse for gameplay
Sony has today confirmed that the PS3 will support a keyboard and mouse for gameplay. George Bain, from PlayStation 3 developer support, announced at GDC Europe that gamers will be able to connect a keyboard and mouse to the PS3 and use them in place of the standard Bluetooth PS3 controllers. However, he qualified this by saying that developers have been instructed to support controller input for all PS3 game titles, and may choose to support keyboard and mouse gameplay also.
The keyboard and mouse will connect to the Playstation 3 using one of the console’s six USB slots. The question many gamers are asking is whether they will be able to connect any USB keyboard or mouse to the games console, or whether the PS3 will support only authorised peripherals.
Regardless of the answer, gamers who enjoy first person shooter (FPS) and real time strategy (RTS) games will be grateful that the gaming skills they’ve honed through PC gameplay will translate directly to PS3 gaming. In fact, Sony’s decision to support keyboard and mouse input may be an attempt to capture a share of the PC gaming market. In line with this aim, Bain also revealed at GDC that the popular FPS title “Unreal Tournament 2007″ (currently under development for the PS3) will support keyboard and mouse input.
In contrast, Microsoft announced that the Xbox 360 console will not support keyboards to be used for gameplay, although it may be possible to operate the console’s interface (”the Dashboard”) using a mouse and keyboard.
September 16, 2005 @ 9:27 am
marty Said,
thay also said that it was a super computer and had alot of atvanages then destop P.C.’s.
October 8, 2005 @ 2:20 pm
BEAST Said,
It will be very helpful to use mouse and keyboard in FPS games. I have experience playing Quake III Arena and other shooters with joystick, but it is […] more
October 24, 2005 @ 3:14 pm
chrisjan Said,
Dear reader I am from South Africa and plz excuse my pure english and I just feel you have to read this plz hi there, i recently went onto the i […] more
April 27, 2006 @ 10:28 am
clinton dunham Said,
Thank god. Finally they got a clue. fps games on ps3 w/keyboard and mice here I come. Now I have a reason to buy a playstation.
May 15, 2006 @ 2:15 pm
Jose Luis Said,
Indeed, at last! This will definitely kill the PC Gaming (those systems were becoming really expensive: 3400 USD for SLI = 1 Playstation 3 + 28 games […] more
October 15, 2006 @ 3:19 pm
Josh Said,
If its fully supported by all games I will finally leave my PC. Oh I hope sony is smart enough to really support this and run with it
November 6, 2006 @ 10:25 pm
Eli Said,
WOw, the playstation 3 would is Almost AWESOME NOW. The graphics are still only going to be about as good as 360’s graphics because of the extremely L […] more
November 24, 2006 @ 12:54 am
John Said,
I just got a PS3! When I read that it would support a keyboard and mouse I was very excited, but it turns out that it is not all that it was cracked u […] more
January 2, 2007 @ 4:29 pm
Twoy Said,
Sux after reading this, then buying a PS3 and it dont support keyboard and mouse in games
January 13, 2007 @ 9:58 pm
sldoner Said,
That tips the favor on the side of PS3, I’ll be buying one. (-; I wanted to buy an xbox 360, but it doesn’t support mouse and keyboard and I like […] more
January 13, 2007 @ 10:02 pm
sldoner Said,
Crap, that sucks, I didn’t read the above comment before leaving mine. Guess I’l get that DX10 video card after all.
February 3, 2007 @ 8:49 am
will Said,
I’ve got the ps3 and wireless keyboard/mouse but it doesn’t seem to work with call of duty 3. is there suppose to be a setting I have to change to […] more
February 20, 2007 @ 5:11 am
Flob Said,
Sony put in the keyboard and mouse for the interent you planks! its not ment for gaming, i would much rather use the conrtoller i think
February 23, 2007 @ 7:56 pm
bao Said,
The article says that UT 2007 will have support for keyboard and mouse! But since it’s up to the developers to decide if they want to support them it’ […] more
February 25, 2007 @ 2:33 am
Gabriel Said,
you can use a bluetooth keyboard and a mouse. wihle Im wrighting this down i m using a logitech mx 5000 keyboard and its provided mouse, but you have […] more
April 20, 2007 @ 2:07 pm
NiKo Said,
What this article implies is that Epic Games is going to be releasing mouse support for the PS3. It doesn’t mean that it is currently available. What […] more
May 3, 2007 @ 9:33 am
sTEVO-KANEVO Said,
YOU RETARDS THE GAMES AINT SUPPORTED YET ITS UP TO DEVELOPERS TO CHOOSE WEATHER OR NOT 2 THERE WAITIN FOR UT3 (DEVELOPERS) TO SEE THE OUTCOME B4 THEY […] more
July 27, 2007 @ 6:03 am
lostcar Said,
OK….. Can anyone answer this. Has anyone tried inserting a PS2 to PS3 controller adapter. THEN… a kb / mouse to PS2 converter???? Woul […] more
October 1, 2007 @ 9:36 pm
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October 20, 2007 @ 3:02 am
Carlo Scarpa Said,
I would really love to play those fps games with mouse and keyboard.. It would improve the accuracy of the crosshair compare to gamepad, and to anyon […] more
November 14, 2007 @ 1:29 pm
Eric Said,
Did this happen and if so, why aren’t they marketing it?
November 15, 2007 @ 6:39 am
shotGun Said,
So mates and all of you videogames junkies wen is sony going to start to pump out tose keyboard and mouse games? is there any now? if yes can someone […] more
November 16, 2007 @ 6:38 pm
Zach Said,
It has been confirmed that the PS3 will suport Keyboard and mouse and UT3 will probably be the first game to suport it. http://utforums.epicgames.c […] more
December 1, 2007 @ 5:19 pm
Colleen Said,
I played Unreal Tournament on my PS2 with a mouse… just a thought.
December 18, 2007 @ 1:46 am
kc Said,
id really like 2 no if it will support any usb keyboard and mouse, if anyone finds this out, please email me, id really appreciate it casehcomeau […] more
December 28, 2007 @ 8:35 am
Dave Said,
To the fella further back using the MX5000 keyboard mouse combo. I got mine to locate it and pair in the PS3 options menus for bluetooth, no dongle ( […] more
January 12, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
Carbon14 Said,
I can build a computer w/ 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo, 2gb DDr2 ram, 20″ monitor, Radeon HD2900 1GB video card, etc… for less than. A $500 ps3 (that can’t do […] more
January 15, 2008 @ 6:39 pm
dsfgsgf Said,
o yea, and how would u run. you dumbass
February 9, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
smartas Said,
Unreal Tournament 3 for ps3 is so unreal that nobody wants to play it especially me, i dont want UT3 even for free. Controller is the worst what could […] more
February 21, 2008 @ 11:17 am
David Said,
I don’t know where this guy got his prices but I just built my SLI based PC for $275.00 USD using Nvidia 8400’s and it kicks you know what!
February 27, 2008 @ 4:24 am
Daniel B. Said,
If quiters never win, and winners never cheat, then who is the fool who said Quit while you’re ahead?
March 5, 2008 @ 2:40 pm
Lucky Said,
I will kill every one on the games. the mouse and keyboard will be so useful. one word DOMINATE all
March 14, 2008 @ 8:33 am
Eric Said,
What games are compatible and when can this be done…..Would love to buy one today!
October 8, 2008 @ 4:38 am
John Said,
I have the mx5000 combo too; I connected using the built in blutooth; only problem is that mostly my mouse and keyboard are used on my laptop for work […] more
November 11, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
Leo Said,
But till now (2005/2008), the developers didnt support mouse and keyboard to FPS games, just for unreal…argh!!