Perixx PERIPRO-401 PS2 to USB Adapter for Keyboard and Mouse - Built-in USB Controller - Black

I am pretty satisfied with this adapter. I already have an adapter that sees regular use, but needed another one to increase my options. With this adapter, I can have two computers working at the same time. With this adapter, I can use my favorite old keyboard and/or mouse and swap them out on the go without restarting the computer. This adapter wont get everyday use, but is very handy when more options are needed to accomplish a goal. The price is reasonable and the adapter is rugged enough to last for years and years.

Likes: Showed up within 24hrs of order, priced well, worked reasonably well. Dislikes: For the first few hours of usage, when typing, occasionally would behave as if there were a stuck key, sort of like thisssssssssssssssssssss. Needed to be ready with the backspace key. Seems, too, to have difficultly generating a wake event to the laptop. Im used to hitting the enter key to bring up the login screen, but the keyboard via this device doesnt appear to do this. However, the wireless mouse Im also using does do this. Overall, Im pretty happy being able to continue to use my Model M keyboard with this laptop, so well satisfied with the product. Update: got asked a question as to whether the product works with only one dongle connected. Answer: yes. See the picture for how Ive got mine set up.

Just upgraded to a new Dell desktop with Windows 10. No PS2 ports anymore. Loved my old Microsoft Natural ergonomic keyboard. Already had an adapter (wired thru) that I got with one other new keyboard, but is was one designed for dual interface. This Perixx PS2 adapter converts the serial PS2 to USB. I plugged in the old keyboard to the Perixx and into a USB port and it works. Did not even see a notice of new device found. I am not a speed typist, and have not noticed any errors yet (other then my fat fingers). I did try a few multi key commands (alt, control, delete and alt, tab) and those commands were recognized.

I bought this adapter to use with my old IBM Model M keyboard. I had heard that these keyboards can be finicky with which adapters they do and dont work with so I was a little nervous it wasnt going to work. I am happy to say though, that it works fine. I will update this review if anything changes.

I bought the wrong item,

It came quickly and no issues. It works very well. Its keeping that old HP keyboard in the game and typing so happy it does what its made for. Quality appears good. Dont expect any wearing out of it. So should last as long as I want to use this keyboard at least. Try it you will like it.

Bought it because my mom (88 years old) needed a new computer. Shes still pretty good with a keyboard but had trouble with new flatter keyboards (laptop and USB) and wanted her old mech. keyboard that had a PS/2 end. Her old computer had been updated to windows 10 as does the new one. Im NOT a tech guy! Bought this one because I was told it was active and you can buy passive ones much cheaper but they dont always work. Plugged adapter into computer first and let it recognize it, then keyboard into adapter, worked smoothly no complaints from her.

Did the job to hook up a nearly 20 year old Dell keyboard to a 3 year old Dell laptop that had a section of its keyboard quit. Plugged into laptop first, allowed it to be recognized, then plugged in keyboard and worked right away.

Holding a single key down (like W for gaming) results in the stream of key signals being terminated eventually. Typing or programming this works great. Tested with Lexmark IBM Model M.

Didn’t work at all.