So recently I heard on one of THE TEKs that ps/2 mice is better because it interrupts CPU, unlike USB, for which CPU has to poll. This way ps/2 mice puts less load on CPU plus response time, AFAIU, should be better.
But after searching through Amazon I can't really find any ps/2 gaming mice - all of high-end ones are USB.
How come? Should I even bother with trying to find ps/2 mouse?
You have to make sure that the mouse you get can support the ps2 adapter, from what I am readying. You need: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812200976 which is kind of pricy, for what it is. Your call. Others might be able to provide further insight or just tell me that everything I said is complete bs. I guess we will see
thnx guys for response.
I did buy an adapter - cheap one for 7 quid, however it doesn't work with my current mouse.
the whole question is because I wanna buy a solid gaming mouse - so i started reading about ps/2 vs usb etc.
found this discussion:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2727474
according to this ps/2 is really old and going to be phased out eventually. my current motherboard has only one ps/2, while "i remeber those days" when there were usually two - one for keyboard, another for mouse.
bnsfup1, that thing is pricy indeed. I would rather spend that money on a really good USB mouse. which I am gonna do =)
thnx for you answers again.
I don't think PS/2 will be cut out as soon as you think. a LOT of high end keyboards use PS/2. Mine, not so much, because with 1000+Hz polling rates of higher end mice, it really isnt needed.
it's more of a thing for keyboards, i don't think it'll make any difference with a mouse
if it does make a difference than it's probably the exact opposite, with usb being better
If you want THE BEST ps/2 mouse for gaming, follow these steps:
1. Go to goodwill (or any secondhand store)
2. Buy mouse :P
No, but I do think you should go usb. It saves money and is simple. Plus you get some decent mice for how much that adapter is.