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**"The Overwatch team objects to the use of mouse and keyboard on console. I swear I've played against people using them, but it seems crazy to buy this 200 dollar XIM 4 Adapter. That means people who want to use them go out of their way to buy convertors to hook them up to their consoles. Personally I see someone willing to drop $100+ in the bucket for another piece of equipment, like the adaptor, a fight stick, a steering wheel, etc, paying for their advantage. Last June, Blizzard released a patch to weaken Torbjorn, a character who gained particular popularity on console. In order to use a mouse and keyboard on the PS4, you’ll need a unit that grants support to your device. Is it okay to use? Connect the adapter to PS4/ PS3 console via included USB data cable, the LED will light up in White; 3. 99 The PS4 naturally supports M/KB. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. “I encourage you to reach out to the hardware manufacturers and express your concerns (but please do so in a productive and respectful way),” Kaplan said. PC player now, but I used to be console. You need the Xim4 or something similar to be able to use keyboard and mouse. Blizzard doesnt support it, but proving it isnt really possible as the adapter is emmulating controller movements. There's a problem loading this menu right now. "Openly and easily support mouse and keyboard for all players" has been understood to mean that the consoles would come packaged with a mouse and keyboard. I assume it must be some Blizzard issue with it. Since not everyone has access to a mouse on console because of the lack of native support, it creates an unfair advantage for those who cough up the bucks for a convertor. Yes you do need an adapter. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. My hope is that Sony and Microsoft both expand the ability to use a mouse and keyboard because it is a far superior input method. And that's just not what was said. That means people who want to use them go out of their way to buy convertors to hook them up to their consoles. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Thats their decision. therefore, using a mouse and keyboard on the PS4 version of Overwatch is not cheating. For their part, the folks at Blizzard said they’ll change their tune about keyboards if console makers ever introduce support for them out of the box. But it is still a controller conversion devise, which contradicts the other statement for them to disallow conversion devises. Just start saving for a PC if you're that keen to play with KB+M. They might just get some complaining from others that arent willing to shell out the same added money for whats deemed unnessecary equipment. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Just might be hard for them to give up the revenue from controller sales. Gaming Mouse Pad Overwatch-DVa Non-Slip Rubber Base,Stitched Anti-Fray Edges,Waterproof,3mm Thick Computer Keyboard and Mice Combo Pad Mousepad Mouse Mat Desk Pad 11.8x23.6 inch 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 $16.99 $ 16 . I believe Blizzard has asked that either Console manufacturers 1) disable devices like Xim 2) or openly and fully support native mouse and keyboard support. That being said, those who wish it were a bannable offense often try to cite/misremember the above post and "decipher" or "interpret" the Overwatch team's "objection" to the use of M/KB on console as it is a bannable offense. Connect the wired or 2.4G wireless keyboard to the relevant adapter port, … I don't believe it's banable in practice (maybe hypothetically, but it never happens.) This is the main reason that aiming on consoles feels clunky, odd, and imprecise.”. Director Jeff Kaplan has a message for Overwatch players on console who use a mouse and keyboard as their controller of choice: Don’t do it. In fact, PS4 officially licenses the Hori Tac Pro4 peripheral, one could argue that it is an openly and supported mouse and keyboard for all players. Neither the PS4 nor Xbox One natively support mouse-and-keyboard setups. Is that because Overwatch doesn't natively support it? After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Is it worth it? Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. "** https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20753235853?page=3. I read it could be bannable since it's an "unfair advantage" when playing. From my understanding xim4s are like 200-300. Anyway, the bottom line is n the context of the discussion Kaplan stops short of saying it is a bannable offense, when that is what some were advocating for. Not sure. I don't believe it is bannable. level 2 Comment deleted by user4 years agoMore than 1 … As Overwatch players on PC know, using a mouse allows for much more precise aiming than a control stick does. We have lobbied and will continue to lobby for first-party console manufacturers to either: Disallow mouse and keyboard and input conversion devices, Openly and easily support mouse and keyboard for ALL players, I encourage you to reach out to the hardware manufacturers and express your concerns (but please do so in a productive and respectful way).

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