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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: phx on Sat, 11 April 2015, 09:15:13

Title: Using the ErgoDox on PS3?
Post by: phx on Sat, 11 April 2015, 09:15:13

There is this rhythm game on the PS3 I would love to play using the keyboard instead of controller. So I mapped some keys to my ergodox and plugged it in, somehow only the right side works, I tried resetting and replugging the cables but nothing worked. Also the buttons don't work in games either (keyboard press > circle/square/etc)

has anyone tried and got an ergodox to work on the PS3? if so can you please tell me how? Thanks!

Title: Re: Using the ErgoDox on PS3?
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 11 April 2015, 19:46:16

Cherry MX is not good for rhythm or fighting games.

The reason is.. those are the 2 type of games that Actually depend on key input accuracy. something Computer keyboard switches in general are NOT DESIGNED to handle.

You're better off using a joystick with sanwa buttons..  sanwa buttons activate at 0.8mm vs 2mm on cherry.

This puts  you much closer to the rhythm / input frame.

Title: Re: Using the ErgoDox on PS3?
Post by: SquawkVFR on Sun, 12 April 2015, 07:38:38

From what I understand, using a KB/M with the current and last gen consoles required an additional device like a Xim 4 or similar to trick the console into thinking the inputs are coming from a controller.  I have contemplated buying a Xim 4 but have never taken the dive.