Ifyour computer doesn't have a PS/2 port, you can use a high-quality PS/2-to-USB adapter to plug it into a USB port. Keep in mind that the quality and compatibility of USB-to-PS/2 adapters and PS/2-to-USB adapters varies widely. What is the difference between PS2 keyboard and USB keyboard? The only difference between a USB and PS/2 mouse is Nowyou can enjoy using your keyboard and mouse connected to the USB-PS/2 adapter as an USB compatible device. Cables and interconnects convert your old PS/2 keyboard and mouse into USB devices and easily use them on any computer. Connect the PS/2 keyboard and mouse into the input ports and plug in the USB output to your computer. Plug and Play. Iwant to use my ps2 keyboard with windows 7 on my new computer. My new computer doesn't have a ps2 input. It only has the 4 usb inputs. I have bought 2 different ps2 to usb keyboard adapters neither one is recognized by my new computer. The keyboard lights come on, but it is not recognized by windows 7. 2 Nope. USB uses a different protocol. What you can do is use two convertors. DIN5 to PS2, and. An active PS2 to USB convertor ( not just a plug. Something which actively reads the signals on the wires, understands them and translates them). Alternative one single device from DIN 5 to USB might exist, but there are a lot of years between those Friendsin this video I will show you How To Convert PS2 Keyboard To USB Keyboard..[PS2 To USB]..Simple ProcessEasy Way..We can easily convert any ps2 key Itwill not make a USB-only keyboard work in PS/2. It will not make a PS/2-only keyboard work on USB. The keyboard that came with such an adapter was capable of both USB and PS/2 connections. It detects if it is plugged into a USB port or a PS/2 port and then adapts to that connection type. DIYerDastardlyLabs shows off how to make your own little adapter that'll convert just about any old USB keyboard to Bluetooth. DastardlyLabs uses a USB host shield, a Bluetooth module, an Oncethe adapter is connected, carefully put the back panel back on the keyboard. Finally, plug the USB connector into your computer and you should now have a fully functional PS2 keyboard. Replacement PS/2 to USB Keyboard Adapter M/F. Changer Type: PS/2 to USB Color: Other Specifications: Connector Types: 1 - USB A Male Connector Types: 1 - DIN 6 Female Weight: 0.01 Model #: GC46MFKEY Item #: N82E16812200145 Return Policy: 45/1 Return Policy $6.32 - TheTotal Control 5 adapter thing lets you use ps/2 keyboards, maybe you can get a ps/2 to usb dongle too but I don't know if it will work But I figured that I can just rewire the PS2 keyboard to a keyboard that I want, and use am adapter to ps2 to connect to the raspberry pi (with a switch to choose between them of course) Top. TacT RzP9q.