USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter, PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Adapter for Compatible USB Mouse or Keyboard to Computer PS/2 Port

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CablesAndKits USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter

Name: USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter, PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Adapter for Compatible USB Mouse or Keyboard to Computer PS/2 Port
Brand: CablesAndKits
SKU: B00CA5R718

Bottom line: The CablesAndKits USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the keyboards & mice category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

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Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Connect a compatible USB mouse or keyboard to a computer’s PS/2 port with this USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter. Designed for older laptops, desktops, terminals, and legacy systems, this compact adapter offers a simple way to use supported input devices with PS/2 connections.This passive USB PS2 adapter is intended for dual-compatible keyboards and mice only. The connected device must support both USB and PS/2 communication for the adapter to function properly. It is not an active signal converter and will not make a USB-only mouse or keyboard work with a PS/2 port.Compact, easy to use, and…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CablesAndKits USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the keyboards & mice category. CablesAndKits'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

Connect USB Devices to PS/2 Ports- USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter allows compatible USB keyboards or mice to connect to a computer with a PS/2 port. (*This is a passive adapter. It only works with keyboards and mice that are designed to support both USB and PS/2 connections. It will not work with USB-only devices.)
Designed for Keyboard and Mouse Use- This PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Adapter is useful for older desktops, laptops, and legacy systems that include round PS/2 input ports.
Passive Adapter Compatibility- Passive USB to PS2 Adapter only works with keyboards and mice that support both USB and PS/2 connections; it does not convert signals for USB-only devices.
Compact and Simple Setup- Small adapter design helps reduce cable clutter and provides a convenient connection between a USB female device plug and PS/2 male port.
Useful for Legacy Computers- Ideal keyboard adapter or mouse adapter for maintaining older computers, workstations, terminals, and systems that still rely on PS/2 ports.

Full Specifications

Brand	CablesAndKits
Color	Green
Unit Count	1 Count
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	MS-USBPS2
Warranty Type	Limited
Connector Type	USB A Female
Mfr Part Number	MS-USBPS2
Number of Ports	1
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Full listing title	USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter, PS/2 Mouse Keyboard Adapter for Compatible USB Mouse or Keyboard to Computer PS/2 Port

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