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StarTech.com 6in PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Splitter Cable Adapter (KYC1MF)

Name: StarTech.com 6in PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Splitter Cable Adapter - Keyboard / mouse splitter - PS/2 (M) to PS/2 (F) - 5.9 in - beige - KYC1MF
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: B000067SLZ

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 6in PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Splitter Cable Adapter: Splits a single PS/2 port into separate keyboard and mouse jacks; main trade-off: PS/2 only, so no use for modern USB keyboards or mice.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Splits a single PS/2 port into separate keyboard and mouse jacks
✓ Short 6in cable keeps clutter down in cramped retro tower builds
✓ Beige housing blends with vintage 90s beige PC hardware
✓ StarTech.com PS/2 (M) to dual PS/2 (F) plug-and-play design

Cons

✗ PS/2 only, so no use for modern USB keyboards or mice
✗ Just 6in of reach limits placement of both peripherals
✗ Requires a PS/2-enabled host port, absent on most newer PCs
✗ Passive splitter means one failing port can disable both devices

Manufacturer description

This 6in Keyboard/Mouse Splitter Cable turns a single PS/2 port into two PS/2 peripheral connections, allowing a PS/2 keyboard and mouse to be used using a single port on a PS/2-enabled laptop/desktop computer.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 6in PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Splitter Cable Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. StarTech.com's keyboards & mice lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for keyboards & mice of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

package height : 1.27 cm
package length : 20.828 cm
package width : 5.08 cm
Product type : ELECTRONIC CABLE

Full Specifications

Brand	StarTech.com
Color	Beige
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	KYC1MF
Product type	ELECTRONIC CABLE
Warranty Type	Lifetime
package width	5.08 cm
Connector Type	DIN
package height	1.27 cm
package length	20.828 cm
Item Dimensions	4.72 x 0.51 x 8.66 inches
Mfr Part Number	KYC1MF
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	2
Compatible Devices	Laptop, PC
Warranty Description	Lifetime warranty
Item dimensions L x W x H	4.72 x 0.51 x 8.66 inches
Specific Uses For Product	personal
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030772518, 00807320179092, 05054484093442
Full listing title	StarTech.com 6in PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Splitter Cable Adapter - Keyboard / mouse splitter - PS/2 (M) to PS/2 (F) - 5.9 in - beige - KYC1MF

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StarTech.com 6in PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Splitter Cable Adapter - Keyboard / mouse splitter - PS/2 (M) to PS/2 (F) - 5.9 in - beige - KYC1MF is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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