One of the most exciting features of the PS5 is that it supports a keyboard and mouse, which provides an excellent gaming experience for those who prefer using a PC setup. This option is incredibly convenient for those used to playing shooters on the keyboard and mouse.
While playing games with a keyboard and mouse can be more accurateYou can customize the keyboard on the PS5 to suit you. and precise than using a controller, not all PS5 games are compatible. Therefore, checking whether the game you want to play supports a keyboard and mouse before attempting to use them is essential.
Let’s look at how to connect and use the keyboard and mouse on the PS5 and which games support such a setup.
How to connect a keyboard and mouse to PS5
Connecting your mouse and keyboard to PS5 is quite a simple process. It’s easier with wired ones. You only need t connect them to your PS5 using a USB cable, and the console should automatically activate and recognize both devices.
If you have a wireless keyboard and mouse, you can follow these steps:
- Enable pairing mode on your devices and navigate to the Settings menu on your PS5 console.
- Then scroll to the Accessories tab and select General.
- After that, go to Bluetooth Accessories.
- Select Add Bluetooth Device on the Bluetooth Accessories screen and wait for the PS5 console to search for available Bluetooth devices.
- Once your keyboard and mouse appear on the list, select them and follow the on-screen instructions to pair them with your PS5 console.
Once your keyboard and mouse are connected to your PS5 console, you can play video games using them. Next time you use your wireless device, it will automatically connect to your PS5 console when they are both turned on. Otherwise, go to Registered Accessories, select the device, and then select Connect.
How to set up a keyboard on PS5
You can customize the keyboard on the PS5 to suit you. You can increase the input speed. So do the following:
- Go to the home screen and select Settings.
- Then open Accessories.
- After that, select Other Accessories. There you will find the following settings for your keyboard:
- Select a keyboard language.
- Key Repeat (Delay). Select how long a character will repeat when you press and hold the corresponding key.
- Key Repeat (Rate). Select how fast a character repeats when you press and hold the corresponding key.
You should also know that not all devices can work with the PS5. Therefore, carefully read the information on compatibility and use of the keyboard in the manual that came with it.
How to set up a mouse on PS5
Once your mouse is connected, you can adjust its settings too. For example, you can set up the pointer speed and select left- or right-handed use. Here’s how:
- Go to the home screen and select Settings.
- Then open Accessories.
- After that, select Other Accessories. There you will find the following settings for your mouse:
- Type. Select left-handed or right-handed use.
- Pointer Speed. Change the pointer speed.
That’s it. Now your mouse and keyboard are ready to use on your PS5. Finally, let me give you a list of games that support these devices on the PS5.
What games support a keyboard and mouse on PS5?
Here are some of the video games that are known to support a keyboard and mouse on the PS5:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Call of Duty: Warzone
- Fortnite
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Ark: Survival Evolved
- Overwatch
- Death Stranding
- War Thunder
- DayZ
- Elder Scrolls Online
- The Sims 4
- Final Fantasy XIV
- Minecraft
It’s worth noting that the list of games that support the keyboard and mouse on the PS5 is not exhaustive and can change over time. It’s always a good idea to check with the game’s developer or publisher to confirm whether a particular game supports such devices before using them.
