How We Choose
Whether it’s thelatest headset for PS4or thebest gaming mouse, people always ask us the same question when it comes to the products we recommend. How exactly do you choose the products you recommend?
It’s a great question and one that lets you know our recommendations are well informed.
We usually start each best-of guide with a long list of contenders. After extensive research, we will whittle that list down to around ten finalists – which will either be purchased or sent to us by the manufacturer for testing purposes.
Once we have the finalists in the office, we do individual tests on each keyboard and mouse adapters to make sure our results are unbiased and from several different user’s perspectives. The results get collated and summarized in a review-style fashion which you can see below.
How We Test
Testing the products we recommend is a huge part of the overall selection process in our best of guides. It’s a way to make sure what we recommend is, without a doubt, the best option in its specific category.
To be sure a product is “the best,” it must show excellent performance in our tests, and display better qualities and features than the competition it faces.
Most of the products we recommend here at WePC have gone through a strict testing process that involves everything from the price and performance, to build quality, efficiency, and aesthetics. Each product is pushed to the limit to see how it performs in numerous different scenarios before being placed in one of our guides.
Doing this enables us to provide you with the most accurate review of how the product performs and, ultimately, whether it’s worth your hard-earned cash.
Things To Consider
When you’re looking for the best PS4 keyboard and mouse adapter this 2021, there are a number of different factors you must consider in order to ensure the one you choose is right for your needs.
Going into a purchase without the correct prior knowledge could lead to a purchase that is overpriced and unfit for your specific requirements. That being said, below we’ve outlined what we believe are the most important factors to consider when buying a PS4 keyboard and mouse adapter.
Let’s take a closer look at what they have to offer:
Console Compatibility
One of the first (and most obvious) things to consider when looking to buy a keyboard and mouse adapter is console support. Whilst this guide is concentrating on PS4 keyboard and mouse adapters, most of what we recommend actually supports numerous other consoles.
That being said, however, there are cheaper alternatives on the market that don’t offer half as much versatility, only catering to a couple of consoles. It’s worth mentioning that finding an adapter for older consoles, smartphones, and even Nintendo Switch can be a little tricky.
Luckily, the manufacturer usually makes it very clear which consoles it is compatible with, meaning its fairly unlikely that you will choose one that isn’t compatible with your required console.
Peripheral Compatibility
Next up is peripheral compatibility. What I mean by that is one of two things. Firstly, you must ensure that the adapter has enough available ports for your keyboard and mouse – obviously. Secondly, and probably more importantly, is whether or not you want to connect headsets, a controller, and RGB mousepads to the mix as well.
Whilst not many offer such support, there are a number of adapters out there that will meet your requirements. Just be sure to check the adapter for peripheral support and available USB slots before purchase and you won’t be left short.
Does It Have Wireless Support?
Wireless peripherals are becoming more and more popular as technology advances. That being said, not all keyboard and mouse adapters offer wireless support.
Whilst the luxury of wireless seems hugely beneficial, when purchasing an adapter it can be both costly and difficult. Sniffing out a keyboard and mouse adapter with wireless support isn’t as easy as it looks. However, if you can find one, make sure it offers high connection speeds and multiple devices.
Build Quality & Price
Two key aspects of any hardware purchase, whether it’s a new keyboard or a high-end monitor, is the build quality and price. Whilst PS4 keyboard and mouse adapters aren’t the most expensive items in the world, they can set you back over $100 – a figure not many want to be forking out several times a year.
That being said, all the recommendations we provide have been tried and tested for build quality and value for money. We’ve ensured they meet a certain level of performance so you won’t be wasting your money. Having said that, if you decide to do some shopping around, just ensure the build quality is up to scratch.
What Games Best Suit Keyboard And Mouse
As we mentioned earlier, not all games are best suited to keyboard and mouse – with some not supporting the traditional PC setup at all. So, which games are best suited to keyboards and mice?
Well, for the most part, it’s FPS shooters that see the biggest benefit over the console controller. That being said, other styles such asRPG, RTS, and TPS games also work very well with the PC style setup.
Below is a shortlist of what I believe are the best current titles to use with a keyboard and mouse:
- Call Of Duty Modern Warfare
- DOOM Eternal
- Civilization VI
- DC Universe Online
- Star Wars: Battlefront 2
So, with all that in mind, it’s time to take a closer look at the final contenders.
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