Thought this one deserved its own thread. Fooling around with the settings just for the hell of it and noticed there was now a new setting under:

SETTINGS/ACCESSORIES Settings/

"Register Keyboard/Mouse"

I could never get the PS3 to recognise my no-name BT dongle before, so just for the hell of it I tried syncing up my Logitech travel mouse first and it found it just fine. Then I tried my no-name Scorpius M7A BT keyboard and it synced up no problem at all, it asked for the pass-key, I typed it in in 30secs, and all set to go.

Don't bother with the USB dongle keyboard folks. This was the way they were going all along. It says you can register a total of two BT mouse and keyboard devices. This is all with the PS3's built in BT stuff.

Now, bring on the games!

That is a pretty nice option.. Im surprised more people havent spoke about it

Very nice. This feature will come in quite handy once MMO games start being released or the web browser is improved to be a bit more functional.

Does anyone know when Sony will release a BT keyboard specifically made for the PS3.

I don't think they ever will personally. They just support standard USB or BT keyboards, which imo is better then having a proprietary (and probably more expensive) PS3 keyboard.

That stinks if they don't. I would like to see a full function bt keyboard that you might also be able to game with. L1..L2..R1..R2...etc... All the buttons that are on the sixaxis. Granted there probably is no need for this.... but you never know.

Thought this one deserved its own thread. Fooling around with the settings just for the hell of it and noticed there was now a new setting under:

SETTINGS/ACCESSORIES Settings/

"Register Keyboard/Mouse"

I could never get the PS3 to recognise my no-name BT dongle before, so just for the hell of it I tried syncing up my Logitech travel mouse first and it found it just fine. Then I tried my no-name Scorpius M7A BT keyboard and it synced up no problem at all, it asked for the pass-key, I typed it in in 30secs, and all set to go.

Don't bother with the USB dongle keyboard folks. This was the way they were going all along. It says you can register a total of two BT mouse and keyboard devices. This is all with the PS3's built in BT stuff.

Now, bring on the games!


Good find...Im packin up my old keyboard tonight ;-)

That is a pretty nice option.. Im surprised more people havent spoke about itProbably nobody noticed it. It seemend to be an undocumented feature of the last firmware update.

In any event I used the web browser with the BT mouse/KB and it even worked just fine with a 3-button mouse. For the person asking, Since we can have 2 devices of each apparently Sony has plans for specialized devices, and I wouldn't be suprised if they have some sort of BT gaming mouse up their sleeve.

Has anybody tried using the Logitech DiNovo Edge via direct Bluetooth on the PS3 yet? If so, how has your experience been with range, touchpad sensitivity, etc.?

my older dinovo keyboard works, i haven't tried the mouse yet but i'm sure it will too.

My microsoft elite bluetooth keyboard/mouse works now !!! Doesn't need to hook up the bluetooth transmitter.

Works with my Logitech MX5000 bt keyboard and mouse flawlessly. Now I'd like the ability to map keys (the L/R1,2,3 and PS button at the very least - I am expecting a Sony playstation branded keyboard that has these, btw), if not have full keyboard control in the browser (page up/page down/home/end would be most useful. )

Anyone know if this counts against the max number of controllers?

Probably nobody noticed it. It seemend to be an undocumented feature of the last firmware update.


Actually, it's pretty well documented (http://www.us.playstation.com/ps3/network/updates/PS3_160_update.html#register_key_mouse). :p


You can now register a keyboard or mouse in [Register Bluetooth® Device] under (Settings) > (Accessory Settings).

Prepare the Bluetooth®-compatible keyboard or mouse.
Select [Register Bluetooth® Device] > [Register Keyboard/Mouse].
Up to two keyboard and mouse devices in total can be registered at one time. If you register another keyboard or mouse, information for the currently registered device with the oldest registration date and time will be overwritten.
Select [Start Scanning].
The PS3™ system displays a list of Bluetooth® devices within range of the system.
Select the device that you want to register.

When registering a keyboard, you must enter a pass key to complete the device registration (pairing). The PS3™ system randomly generates the pass key. When registering a mouse, you do not need to enter a pass key.

For detailed usage instructions for the Bluetooth®-compatible keyboard or mouse, refer to the instructions supplied with the device.


The wording would seem to indicate 2 devices total, not 2 keyboards and 2 mice.

Well, Apple Wireless Bluetooth keyboard does NOT work... PS3 can see the keyboard, but then gives an error, and doesn't come up with any passcode or anything to type on the keyboard...

I synced my mouse up last week, I think my keyboards batteries died though cause it would not sync but it was pretty interesting to scroll through the XMB with the mouse I guess.

Has anybody tried using the Logitech DiNovo Edge via direct Bluetooth on the PS3 yet? If so, how has your experience been with range, touchpad sensitivity, etc.?

I have the DiNovo Edge. I have not used the direct bluetooth with the PS3 yet as this is the first I am hearing of it. I will have to set it up later for that, I will let you know once I do.

With the bluetooth dongle however, the keyboard is perfect. The touch pad for the mouse takes a little getting used to, but becomes second nature once you get the hang of it. A lot of the functions of the keyboard are wasted by using it for the PS3, but I guess I could now use the dongle for my PC and use the keyboard for both.

As for the range with the dongle, I sit about 9 feet (maybe 10) from my PS3 and I have never had a problem at all. With a cheap logitech wireless, I had to drag the sensor to within about three feet of the keyboard.

It is a fantastic keyboard, a bit pricey though.

Well, Apple Wireless Bluetooth keyboard does NOT work... PS3 can see the keyboard, but then gives an error, and doesn't come up with any passcode or anything to type on the keyboard...It should work. Try it again, or try and change the batteries, get closer with the keyboard, change the angle, etc. It should work with every keyboard. If it works with my generic keys it should work with yours.

It should work. Try it again, or try and change the batteries, get closer with the keyboard, change the angle, etc. It should work with every keyboard. If it works with my generic keys it should work with yours.It doesn't work with the Apple Bluetooth keyboard.

Once the input devices are registered, do they still work in linux mode (or when trying to install inlux)?

Once the input devices are registered, do they still work in linux mode (or when trying to install inlux)?


good question, I was wondering the same thing :)

It doesn't work with the Apple Bluetooth keyboard.That's odd, because Apple USB keys work on Windows machines and vice-versa. Have you tried going into the settings and seeing if you could change the language setting to something other than standard English and then if it would work?

I bought the Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser just for use with the PS3. It found the keyboard just fine. It also found the mouse, but the PS3 calls it the MX-5000 I think and I didn't try to sync it up.

Also, I don't think I'll be able to make use of the seperate numpad for this keyboard. If I have the keyboard and mouse synced up, how do I add the numpad?

Once the input devices are registered, do they still work in linux mode (or when trying to install inlux)?

Wondering the same.

Bump. Anybody out there using bluetooth mouse and keyboard with Linux? Does it require running a script?

Bump. Anybody out there using bluetooth mouse and keyboard with Linux? Does it require running a script?


I might give it a shot this week

PS3 does work with the Stow Away folding bluetooth KBs now though

just an update on the Linux install...

BT keyboard doesn't work for the install. It stops functioning once you restart the PS3 to boot into the linux bootloader.

Linux needs its own bluetooth keyboard support, the PS3 update would have nothing to do with a different OS.

If the keyboard and mouse worked for games it would be amazing. I can't stand playing fps games with the gamepad. Has anyone tried it with RFOM or Call of Duty 3?

If the keyboard and mouse worked for games it would be amazing. I can't stand playing fps games with the gamepad. Has anyone tried it with RFOM or Call of Duty 3?

I tried it with RFOM, but it does nothing. The developers are the ones who chose to not have KB+Mouse support, because they say it would cause an unfair advantage online. I just love being told how I can play a game.

I tried it with RFOM, but it does nothing. The developers are the ones who chose to not have KB+Mouse support, because they say it would cause an unfair advantage online. I just love being told how I can play a game.

You've been told how to play games all your gaming life ¬_¬

Every game has rules you must obide by, every game. Be it the way you follow the story in which you have to go to from point A to C in order to reach point B which enables you to reach point D, or the way that you cannot jump more than the allowed number of times.

You've been told how to play games all your gaming life ¬_¬

Every game has rules you must obide by, every game. Be it the way you follow the story in which you have to go to from point A to C in order to reach point B which enables you to reach point D, or the way that you cannot jump more than the allowed number of times.


Exactly, it is a console and they use a controller, just like all consoles before. If you don't like it then stick with a PC, there are plenty of FPSs. I personally like using a contoller instead of a keyboard and mouse so I stopped playing games on my PC and just focus on playing consoles, very happy with my decision but it is not for everyone. Sure I could just buy a controller for my PC (which I do have) but this is much easier than mapping buttons and such, plus most PC games don't really interest me much anymore.

You've been told how to play games all your gaming life ¬_¬

Every game has rules you must obide by, every game. Be it the way you follow the story in which you have to go to from point A to C in order to reach point B which enables you to reach point D, or the way that you cannot jump more than the allowed number of times..

That doesn't make any sense. The original nintendo had the controller, the power glove, the gun that came with the system for dunk hunt, the running pad, etc. The PC lets you use multiple controllers. There are golf simulators, full racing systems with 3 pedals and authentic seats, realistic joysticks for flight sims, gamepads for side scrollers, and the keyboard/mouse for rts and fps games.

Why is it you can use the controller with PC games but not a keyboard/mouse for console games? This console is supposed to be more than just a games machine, its supposed to be a blu-ray players, music players, game and movie trailer downloads, and home theater system. Why not let the people who buy the games decide which types of control system to use? I cannot play fps or rts game with a controller, so I won't buy any of those games for the ps3. I tried RFOM and its just not fun to not be able to hit anything or move the way I'm used to with a keyboard and mouse.

Its one thing to set basic game rules, such as how much inventory you can carry or how powerful a weapon is, but its another to tell people what device they have to use to follow those rules, even though the technology exists to give people the choice.

That doesn't make any sense. The original nintendo had the controller, the power glove, the gun that came with the system for dunk hunt, the running pad, etc. The PC lets you use multiple controllers. There are golf simulators, full racing systems with 3 pedals and authentic seats, realistic joysticks for flight sims, gamepads for side scrollers, and the keyboard/mouse for rts and fps games.

Why is it you can use the controller with PC games but not a keyboard/mouse for console games? This console is supposed to be more than just a games machine, its supposed to be a blu-ray players, music players, game and movie trailer downloads, and home theater system. Why not let the people who buy the games decide which types of control system to use? I cannot play fps or rts game with a controller, so I won't buy any of those games for the ps3. I tried RFOM and its just not fun to not be able to hit anything or move the way I'm used to with a keyboard and mouse.

Its one thing to set basic game rules, such as how much inventory you can carry or how powerful a weapon is, but its another to tell people what device they have to use to follow those rules, even though the technology exists to give people the choice.

You use the multiple possible input options with the Nintendo, just because those options were there did not mean that games developers were obliged to include the light-gun option in their copy of Robocop. So just because the option of using the keyboard and mouse excists, does not mean the developer is obliged to include this input option, especially more so if it unbalances the game which they worked over 2 years to create.

My initial comment was in regards to the person whom I qouted, who was trying to be sarcastic ;)

I frankly don't understand how using a keyboard and mouse unbalances a game. On the contrary, it lets you play the game as intended. Instead of struggling to move to see the guy above you shooting at you, you can actually move and see him in a more natural way. That's why fps on the PC and so many other games are popular, because its a more immersive experience and you don't struggle trying to get the character to do what you want. Instead of having to put auto aim or having people looking straight up and down faster than they want, people can precisely control their character. Its worked great for the PC for years.

How does giving people the choice of what input device they want to affect anyone else? If you are more comfortable playing the game with a gamepad and using your feet instead of your hands, I don't care. You can hold it however you want.

By that logic since the PS3 is a videogame you should only be playing it on NTSC TVs and not 1920x1080 HDTVs.

And here the console players jump on the "play with a controller" bandwagon. If you like playing with the controller, play with it. But for those of us who want to play with a KB+Mouse should have the option since it's available to the console 1st party.

By the logic of "it's a console, play with a controller", no other accessories should exist. No steering wheels, as they give an unfair advantage in driving games. We could go on and on with this analogy.

Keeping up with the latest in PC tech to play those modern FPS is getting too expensive. If people thought the PS3 was expensive, PC gaming is far worse. Every year costs around $500 to keep up with the latest and greatest technology in order to keep playing the new games (with detail up). I should know, I've been building computers for 15 years, and it's just not worth the constant upkeep. The thought of a 10 year investment is a welcome change to PC gamers wanting to cross over.

At any rate, the FragFX should give us what we want, but it's sad we have to go 3rd party for this. The games should simply support what the console already supports in BT KB+Mouse.

That's odd, because Apple USB keys work on Windows machines and vice-versa. Have you tried going into the settings and seeing if you could change the language setting to something other than standard English and then if it would work?

Tried it again many many times and PS3 just gave out an error message (the error escaped me at the moment)... neither does the Apple wireless (bluetooth) mouse, although it has a different error, I think.

Has anyone here synched a keyboard, mouse, and PS remote? Any problems or issues, I'm thinking about picking up a BT keyboard sooner or later.