It is the age-old argument, Playing certain games with a mouse and keyboard is just better than with a controller. But, what if you prefer to play games on a console where the use of mouse and keyboard is a very limited prospect? well, I guess you could always get a PC, but Kaliber Gaming by IOGEAR has another option available for you that is much cheaper, the KeyMander 2. The KeyMander 2 is a mouse and keyboard adapter that will let you use your PC accessories on consoles including PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. and as an additional bonus, the KeyMander 2 will even let you use your PS4, Xbox One, and Switch controllers interchangeably between the 3 consoles. Yes, if you love playing shooters on consoles you can now get the benefit of mouse and keyboard without having to fork out for a PC!
The KeyMander 2 plugs into your console and has a USB port for mouse, keyboard, and original controller. you can program the KeyMander 2 using an app on your phone to adjust key bindings and sensitivity levels to match your preferences. Profiles can also be backed up or imported from other KeyMander users which should make finding settings for your preferred game very simple. Other key features of KeyMander 2 include:
Push-to-talk headset mode, perfect for headsets without a microphone mute switch
Fully upgradable firmware, allowing KeyMander 2 to support the latest titles and get even better with time
Bluetooth programming, enabling wireless on-the-fly adjustments from mobile devices
“When it comes to customizing the in-game experience for console gamers, KeyMander opens up a world of possibilities. With KeyMander2 we’ve made it so that users can further precision tune their gameplay to match their tastes. Beyond that, we’ve made it easier than ever to create, download and edit game profiles with the KeyMander mobile app, which also features cloud storage to create a backup your game profiles.”
While other adapters like this jhave already existed in the past, including IOGEAR’s original KeyMander, it is great to see new features get added and tweaked to improve the user experience. There is a lot of debate about the usages of this type of adapter in the competitive gaming scene where people have expressed that it is cheating. I have no real opinion on that matter but can see the points that are made on both sides. In the end though I feel that it comes down to choice and having the ability to play games how you want regardless of platform. The KeyMander 2 is set to launch in Q2 2020.
