PS2 to USB, keyboard; possible?

[Mainframeguy]

Well I have a freebie crud keyboard and a laptop with USB ports - the keyboard is PS2 only. You always get a USB to PS2 adaptor with stuff (I have lots) but can you do teh same the other way so I could use the PS2 with my USB ports for a laptop keyboard?

(sorry being lazy and not googled or searched forum overly - just busy ATM! )

 

[vertigo]

i have one, so it's certainly possible

 

[Mainframeguy]

Can I ask where you got it or what it might have come with? (Just guessing on the latter)

 

[vertigo]

not sure actually, might've come with my very old microsoft mouse

 

[cjdodd]

Just do a search on ebay for 'USB to PS2 Adapter'

There are loads, about £1.99ish

 

[kcnychief]

Take your pick -

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=ps2+to+usb+adaptor

 

[Mainframeguy]

OK I feel really lazy now that I did not do that searching myself....

one thing though that I do not think I can get from a search - rather than buy the thing outright - is there a known current product I can buy that will include this? Bear in mind I may be in the market for a decent keyboard/mouse combo anyway...

Thanks guys!

 

[VenomXt]

i got one that converts both the ps/2 mouse and keyboard to a single usb. Works well enough.