I’m looking for a mouse and keyboard that will work for my retro 98SE build while also being acceptable for playing on my windows 11 pc that’s connected via KVM at the same desk.
Requirement is for it to use PS/2 so I don’t have to connect another input device because the USB driver decided not to load on 98.
I’ve been trying to google for information but not getting a lot of good answers. Thanks in advance for your advice folks
Some of the best keyboards ever made, many of them beige, use a 5-pin AT connector. These can be trivially converted to a PS/2 (not P/S2) port with a small adapter.
You might want to browse some mechanical or vintage keyboard forums to see specific models that other people use.
https://deskthority.net/
https://geekhack.org/
You can find native PS/2 mice (like the Logitech First Mouse) on auction sites, sometimes even in new condition. I have also seen adapters for plugging USB mice into PS/2 ports, although I don’t know if they work with every model.