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

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.

Found a high-end soft-touch keyboard in the thrift shop for $4 that had the round connector, this allowed me to use it on my more modern computer at about a 90% saving.

I bought two (2) of these adapters. The adapter appears to be well made. It wasnt what I thought I ordered for the purpose I had in mind at the moment I ordered; however, there was an old PS/2 IBM real keyboard that has been sitting around waiting to be used. It was to replace the AWFUL plastic piece-of-junk, less than full size, USB keyboard that came with the latest computer purchase. I also had an optical mouse with a PS/2 connector that replaced the horrid roller ball mouse that also came with the latest computer purchase. So the oops order became the order that allowed me use quality equipment from the olden days. Im happy, I gave five (5) stars, and now I can really type on the full-size keyboard and use a mouse that does not skip. BTW, the adapter works!

I have an OLD keyboard, which I love, and this connects the ps2 to usb. It works. That’s 90%. No negative surprises. And it looks like it will last. What more could I want?!

It’s plug n play

If a passive adaptor did not work for you, this active converter should. I have a HP15 notebook (laptop bought in 2016) & wanted to connect an external keyboard that was over 10 years old. I understand some newer keyboards/computers may work with the passive adaptor, but the active converter has a chip in it.

This adapter made it possible for me to use an old model Logitech keyboard that is of high quality.

I am able to use my keyboard from my old decktop pc, which makes me very happy. I dont particularly like typing on a laptop, it feels awkward to me, when I am use to using my full keyboard. It was easy to plug in and off I go! Also it only cost a few $$

I am very pleased with my purchase, the product does exactly what it should! It allows me to use all of my older keyboards, that are far higher quality than most modern boards, for gaming, emailing and everything in between! The build quality is excellent also, the cords are thick and durable and the plugs them selves are sturdy. This product is also and active converter, which is exactly what anyone who wants to use old keyboards on modern PCs need. Finally this device does not require any software downloads, just plug it in and the on board converter does all of the work!

Compatible with the following keyboards: Unicomp Model M (2004) and Maxi Switch Model M13 Part Number 13H6705 (1996). All keys are detected with this PERIPRO-401 B PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to USB Converter Adapter.