Connecting a keyboard and mouse to ps4

Just recently, the function of connecting a keyboard and mouse to the PS4 console was available in only two games. The included gamepads are great for simulations, fighting games and other genres, but absolutely not suitable for shooters. The problem was solved by Sony with the appearance of a special HORI TAC Pro kit in August 2016. It consists of a mini keyboard and mouse, thanks to which connection to a Windows PC has become possible for any game.

How to connect a keyboard and mouse to ps4

A stripped-down keyboard has limited functionality and is not like a computer keyboard. The mouse is adapted for playing on a console; it is sold complete with a special device. This format has become ideal for a console keyboard. Using the mouse is very convenient.

However, some gamers were not satisfied with this option due to limited functionality and a small number of commands. For shooters, a regular full-fledged PC keyboard and mouse is more common. Sony is known for its increased attention to the smallest details. Therefore, PS4 initially included support for third-party control devices.

Reference! Fans of shooter games prefer a full-fledged keyboard and mouse of the PS4 console due to the possibility of increased precision in aiming and shooting.

Using a PC keyboard and mouse, you can only play some games, mainly free-to-play ones, in particular: World of Tanks, Smite, War Thunder, Paragon.

Connecting to a PS4 mouse: step by step

The use of a mouse with PS4 is extremely limited. It is quickly detected by the console when connected and only works in a few games downloaded to both the console and the personal computer. Using a mouse in shooter games is much easier, given the speed of the game, than using a gamepad.

One option is to connect via devices XIM4, XIM APEX, CronusMAX and the like. Using the gadget, the mouse is connected to the console with the ability to configure their operation in any games and applications. The setup involves many operations to select a profile, but may result in incorrect behavior of connected devices.

To connect a mouse via XIM APEX you need to:

1. Go to the XIM APEX website via PC, download the latest firmware update, update the XIM APEX device.
2. Connect a mouse, keyboard, gamepad to the device connectors.
3. Connect XIM APEX to the console.
4. A flashing red light on the XIM APEX indicates that the device is ready for use.
5. On the console, set the “work via wire” option.
6. To configure, download the XIM APEX Manager application to your smartphone.
7. Select setting mode: beginner or expert.
8. Each game has a different mouse behavior, so you need to select a game from the list and save the settings.
9. In the settings of the game itself, find the “sensitivity” parameter and set it to maximum.

Important! The higher the sensitivity in the game, the closer the controls are to those familiar on a PC. Any, even barely noticeable, mouse movement is immediately transmitted to the screen.You can use it at the maximum speeds available in the game.

You can connect a mouse without using special gadgets. The process includes two main stages:

1. Connect the device to the USB port on the front panel of the ps4 console;
2. A shortcut appears on the computer screen informing you that an additional device is connected.

Reference! There is a perception that using a mouse doesn't allow you to play while lying down like using a gamepad, but wireless devices work on any surface, including a wool blanket, blanket or carpet.

Connecting a keyboard to ps4: step by step

By connecting the keyboard to your PS4, you can quickly type text that all team members can read. Outdated and specific models will not be recognized by the set-top box. To play you need to purchase a new model. You can connect the device through the devices described for connecting the mouse.

Without devices, the connection process takes place in 2 steps:

1. Connect the device to the console via a free USB connector.
2. A shortcut appears on the computer screen with information about connecting an additional device.

If the connection icon does not appear, it means that the ps4 does not recognize the connected type of equipment. To connect a wireless keyboard you need:

1. Enter the ps4 menu, select “Settings”.
2. Find "Devices".
3. Select "Bluetooth Devices".
4. From the “Computer control devices via Bluetooth” list, find the name of the device—the keyboard.
5. When prompted to enter a code, dial “0000”.

A wireless mouse is connected in the same way. Most wireless keyboards are compatible with your console (this also applies to mice). Some PS4s have one USB connector for the keyboard/mouse combo unit for connecting to a PC.The console selects one of the devices, in most cases the keyboard.