For many years, disputes between those who like to play on personal computers and those who prefer the console do not subside. Everything is discussed: the best hardware, and the most interesting exclusives, and, of course, ease of use. The main argument of gamers who choose the PC side is the ease of use of the mouse and keyboard. Most often this applies to shooters and quests, the management of which requires the player to speed and accuracy of movements.
Not surprisingly, the Sony Playstation 4 did not want to lose to its competitors in this regard, so soon the company introduced additional headsets. We decided to devote our article to the mouse and keyboard for the PS4 today, which help bring the experience of managing a PC to the console.
Erasable line between the computer and the console
The issue of keyboard and mouse support in PS4 has been discussed by the company for a long time. As a result, Sony decided not only to add such an opportunity for its system, but also to release a special optimized set for this purpose. So the console got their own official mouse and keyboard for the PS4, which were created by third-party developers.
Up to this point, the possibility of connecting PC devices to the Playstation existed, but the main drawback was the support of only a few games. Now, with the release of the official kit, gamers have received not only full compatibility, but also the ability to fine-tune controls.
Hori tac pro
The creators of the set of branded mice and keyboards for the PS4 were Japanese developers from the Hori company. The full name of the official kit is Hori Tactical Assault Commander.
As for the mouse, its appearance does not have strong differences from standard computer ones. Its left side is equipped with four auxiliary buttons. The mouse itself works in sniper mode and in the "Movement" mode - the appropriate parameters are used to configure it. If a gamer wants, he can always replace the mouse from Hori Tac Pro with any other, just by using ports to connect to the PS4.
A few words about the keyboard
Having dealt with what constitutes a mouse from the Hori Tac Pro kit, you can dwell in more detail on the second subject. This keyboard has nothing to do with a standard computer device - outwardly it looks very unusual and stripped down. Thanks to this design, it fits easily under the left hand, and the thumb rests on the "cross" and the stick. On the keyboard, you can configure individual profiles that correspond to different game styles.
How to connect a keyboard and mouse to PS4
After the long-awaited purchase of new devices for the console, of course, the question arises of how to use the purchased kit. The good news is that the connection process is quite simple and takes only a few steps.
- Unpack the purchased set.
- We connect all the devices to the console using USB ports.
That, in fact, is all. Just connect the kit to the PS4 and enjoy! The keyboard and mouse have long cables up to three meters, which contributes to a comfortable game at a decent distance.
Some useful operation information
This part of the article will be especially useful for those who are just switching from a gamepad to such gaming devices.
As for the mouse:
- L2 and R2 correspond to the left and right buttons.
- You can scroll with the wheel. Also, the functions of the R button are transferred to it.
- Small keys located below the wheel are responsible for changing the sensitivity.
- L1 and R correspond to the side buttons. That located at the wrist.
- The functions of the "rectangle" are transferred to the most extreme button, the one next to it switches the modes and corresponds to the "Options".
As for the keyboard:
- The main surface is filled with control keys.
- On one of the edges there is a tick and a "cross".
- The right side of the keyboard has several buttons that switch modes.
We remind you about the possibility of replacing the mouse for Sony Playstation 4 with another, optional. However, in this case, the player does not have any guarantees of compatibility, therefore, he may have problems both during connection and during operation.
What about other ways?
If you do not want to part with a tidy sum for the official set, you can go a different way. We already mentioned earlier that even before the release of Hori Tac Pac, many players managed to connect a regular keyboard and mouse to the PS4. This method brought with it corresponding problems, since there were no official firmware on the system that made it possible to support the use of any input devices.
Connecting a regular mouse and keyboard will result in:
- the console recognizes devices, but they will not be supported by many games;
- correct mouse operation will be almost impossible.
The only solution to these problems lies in the XIM4 adapter. With it, you can use third-party mice and keyboards on consoles of the past and current generations.
The main disadvantage is that this adapter can cost a little more than the official kit from Sony. So is there any point in acquiring it? XIM4 will be especially useful in a situation where the user has several consoles from different manufacturers in their use. The versatility of the adapter is exactly what makes gamers choose it instead of the Hori Tac Pro kit.
If the user owns only Sony consoles, we still advise you to take a closer look at the official kit from the mouse and keyboard. In this case, the gamer receives guarantee compatibility with absolutely all available games.