PS4 mouse and keyboard

With the announcement of mouse and keyboard support on the PS4 version of the game, i have decided to transfer from PC to PS4 (this time grabbing the Collector's Edition that i missed last time).

In the meantime, i have decided to discover the nuances of mouse and keyboard usage on my PS4 whilst i wait for Feb 22.

Now, i have had trouble connecting my PC's mouse and keyboard to the PS4's 2 USB ports. When i have them both plugged in, neither work. With one plugged in, it works, but for some reason not both at the same time.

So with that problem in mind (for what reason i am not sure) i have decided to go with a dual Bluetooth setup of mouse and keyboard.

Can anyone suggest a good pair to use with the PS4? I need to find a Bluetooth mouse and Bluetooth keyboard with the highest compatibility so as to not have problems using it on something it was never intended to use it on.

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Originally Posted by mouseno4

i have decided to transfer from PC to PS4 (this time grabbing the Collector's Edition that i missed last time).

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can you use you PC characters when you switch, or do you mean, you want start from scratch on PS4?
I'm asking because I bought PS4 yesterday, and would like to play FF on that (my PC is quite old), but I would like to use my Grimma

The latest info on PS4 is at the Lodestone.The beta is in 2 phases.The first phase will have you create a new character (which will be wiped at the end of phase 1). Phase 2, you can use any of your already created characters.

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Originally Posted by Johncue

The latest info on PS4 is at the Lodestone.The beta is in 2 phases.The first phase will have you create a new character (which will be wiped at the end of phase 1). Phase 2, you can use any of your already created characters.

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yeah but they doesn't specify you can use your PC characters, there's only info of transfering from PS3 to PS4

FYI, you can upgrade to digital collector's edition on Mog Station. I realize that doesn't help if you want physical items, but there it is.

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Originally Posted by Grimma

yeah but they doesn't specify you can use your PC characters, there's only info of transfering from PS3 to PS4

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You'll be able to use your PC characters after the launch at least, but maybe not during the beta testing, definitely not in the early phases. Source: http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...tops4transfer/ (not in the main post, somewhere in the comments)

Woah this thread went way off course real fast. This thread was about requesting recommendations for bluetooth mouse and keyboard suggestions to play this game on my PS4...

... and had nothing to do with characters or the beta.

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Originally Posted by Calyanare

You'll be able to use your PC characters after the launch at least, but maybe not during the beta testing, definitely not in the early phases. Source: http://www.reddit.com/r/ffxiv/commen...tops4transfer/ (not in the main post, somewhere in the comments)

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thank you very much, that's great news!
and I'm really sorry I messed up your thread mouseno4, wish I could help but I don't know.

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Originally Posted by Grimma

thank you very much, that's great news!
and I'm really sorry I messed up your thread mouseno4, wish I could help but I don't know.

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This is a public forum. This is par for the course.

Im looking into it for you

So far what I've read it should auto recognize them both. Idk why they arent working together.

Sounds like the PS4 suffers from the same power problem as the PS3. Try plugging in two USB devices in the slim PS3. WIth the eyetoy and a keyboard plugged in the eyetoy bugs out due to what seems like a lack of proper power. Will start working fine if you pull out the keyboard. Really strange.

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Originally Posted by Lithera

Sounds like the PS4 suffers from the same power problem as the PS3. Try plugging in two USB devices in the slim PS3. WIth the eyetoy and a keyboard plugged in the eyetoy bugs out due to what seems like a lack of proper power. Will start working fine if you pull out the keyboard. Really strange.

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it may be because the usb port not only provides info but also powers the device so if the devices plugged need more supply than what the usb can provide they won't work.

I have experienced something similar with an external hard drive unit for my PC that can be powered with the usb or using an external power supply. on a PC the usb is more than enough for it to work but if I use it on a tablet I need to use the external power supply for it to work (and thank god for it)

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/pr...ed=0CFsQ8wIwAA

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/40058...f13=80&ff14=95

There's a number of possibilites, simply look for PS3/4 Compatability with bluetooth.

There's a few official sony ones aswell if you're willing to work over the dough.

Heh I like howm they are advertising keyboard+mouse as PS4 specific. PS3 works just fine with those as well... Though true it only has the controller UI layout from what I know(I'd like a hybrid - i.e. I'd like to put a normal hotbar somewhere to the side that would have stuff like off GCD cooldowns and stuff shown but still use controller for the rest).

I use a Logitech mouse and keyboard set that utilizes one USB stick and haven't had any problems with either PS3 or PS4. Granted, it's rare I'll have something plugged in to the second USB port.

your best bet for the ps4 is to use a USB mouse and key bored if possible however if your truly wishing for bluetooth mouse i can recommend any bluetooth mice from razer i tend to hear very good things about them

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Originally Posted by DracotheDragon

your best bet for the ps4 is to use a USB mouse and key bored if possible however if your truly wishing for bluetooth mouse i can recommend any bluetooth mice from razer i tend to hear very good things about them

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That is what i already tried if you read what i had already said. Two USB devices - USB mouse and keyboard - fail to work at the same time. However one on its own does. Mouse only plugged in - it works! Keyboard only plugged in - it works! Both plugged into different USB ports - NEITHER WORK!

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Originally Posted by Grizzlebeard

I use a Logitech mouse and keyboard set that utilizes one USB stick and haven't had any problems with either PS3 or PS4. Granted, it's rare I'll have something plugged in to the second USB port.

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Great news! I will go fetch one of these combos today!

I've got a USB hub plugged into my superslim PS3 so I can attach a headset, the webcam, a PSP charging cable, and a wireless keyboard dongle all at the same time, and haven't had any problems so far. >_>b

I've played DUST 514 using said wireless keyboard and a wired mouse and it seems to go okay?

Maybe there's a difference between PS3 systems, or maybe it partly depends on how much power your devices draw. My wireless keyboard has its own batteries, and I suspect a big gaming keyboard with glowy lights would probably pull lots more power.

My PC keyboard is a Thermaltake Challenger Ultimate and my mouse is a G700s. I have tried using my USB 4 output switcher to connect the mouse and keyboard to the PS4, without much success. I have even tried directly connecting them to the front ports. Only one will work at a time and only if its the only thing plugged in. If i plug them both in at the same time, neither work.