"Gaming" keyboards, that are PS/2?

[VirtualLarry]

Are there any? Or is it just better to get a mechanical keyboard that is PS/2, and use that?

More interested in backlit keyboards, rather than actually gaming with them, although non-ghosting / N-key roll-over interests me too.

Edit: I guess that they do make them. I went to Newegg, went to "Gaming" - "Gaming Keyboards", then searched on "PS/2" and "USB and PS/2".
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823129021&ignorebbr=1

 

[corkyg]

The cited link KB does have N-Key rollover to PS2. Be careful with terms - PS/2 is an old KB interface. PS2 is Play Station 2. Does not use /.

 

[VirtualLarry]

The cited link KB does have N-Key rollover to PS2. Be careful with terms - PS/2 is an old KB interface. PS2 is Play Station 2. Does not use /.

Yes. That's why I used the slash every time. I'm interested in "PS/2", not "PS2".

 

[DigDog]

the interface is irrelevant to the function, from the keyboard's point of view. it's the PC that differentiates between them. in other words, if you own a USB keyboard, you just plug the USB into a PS/2 adapter and voila', it's a PS/2 keyboard.

 

[VirtualLarry]

in other words, if you own a USB keyboard, you just plug the USB into a PS/2 adapter and voila', it's a PS/2 keyboard.

Except, it's not. True PS/2 keyboards have functionality that USB keyboards don't.

 

[DigDog]

what, interrupts? because they both do.

 

[corkyg]

Also, PS/2 KB can't be hotplugged like a USB connector. PS/2 needs to be connected prior to boot.

 

[nerp]

PS/2 was preferable to USB some years ago. Now, there's no reason to use PS/2 unless you have an old IBM Model M kicking around and want to use it and can live with no Windows key.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I'm running an older machine and I prefer the PS/2 port over USB

 

[VirtualLarry]

PS/2 was preferable to USB some years ago. Now, there's no reason to use PS/2 unless you have an old IBM Model M kicking around and want to use it and can live with no Windows key.

I just dug out my IBM M-13, then after I plugged it in, I realized the keyboard cable is broken inside.

 

[JeffMD]

PS/2 was preferable to USB some years ago. Now, there's no reason to use PS/2 unless you have an old IBM Model M kicking around and want to use it and can live with no Windows key.

PS/2 is desirable for hardrcore gamers due to the n-key rollover. Some keyboards support "hacks" that help get 4-8 key rollover on USB, but it is not guaranteed, especially when working with the motherboards bios driver. It has nothing to due with age either, some motherboards do not work with the usb bios hacks.

I have the rk9000v2, saddly for some reason it refuses to work in ps2 on my pc. Luckly I am not te kind of gamer who needs all those keys pressed at once.

 

[AndrewJacksonZA]

True PS/2 keyboards have functionality that USB keyboards don't.

Like what please?

 

[XavierMace]

I play a lot of games and I'm struggling to come up with a reason to need to have 4+ keys pressed at the same time.

 

[Nashemon]

I play a lot of games and I'm struggling to come up with a reason to need to have 4+ keys pressed at the same time.

FPS: Crouching while walking while jumping while reloading.
RTS: Anyone who uses hotkeys to build
Action: Games that require you to hold down to perform special moves
etc

 

[XavierMace]

Ok, I'll give you the first one but neither of the other ones. I play a lot of RTS's using hotkeys, you aren't pressing 4 keys at the same time for that. Nor have I come across an action game that requires you to hold down 4+ keys at the same time.

 

[nerp]

I honestly thought this was fixed with modern USB keyboards, drivers and software. Maybe not.