Reddit reviews Perixx PERIPRO-401 PS2 USB Cable Cord Adapter for Keyboard and Mouse with PS/2 Interface, Built-in USB Controller and Support PS2 Port of KVM Switch, Black
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PS/2-to-USB ADAPTER: Adapter for those who like to continue using their PS/2 devices. Connect mouse and keyboard to your computer by using only one USB portSUITABLE FOR PS/2 DEVICES: Two PS2 female ports, purple for keyboard and green for mouse, and one USB male port.BUILT-IN USB-IC: You can use PERIPRO-401 to connect your keyboard and mouse with PS2 interface to USB 2. 0 port at PC or laptop. It also supports PS/2 Port of KVM Switch.UNIVERSAL PURPOSES: Fits with industrial and professional needsPACKAGE INCLUDES: Perixx PERIPRO-401 adapter, manual; 12-month limited
PS/2 keyboard and mouse to USB adapter?
I can tell you I went the cheap route because I didn't want to dump a ton of money into it at first and possible spacing issues on the board. This is the exact one i got: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075JH3S54 with this adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DFVQFW/
I tested it on my other unit while I was waiting for my other parts to come in and it works perfectly in AdvMAME. Supposedly trackballs and spinners work in libretro-mame2003 but i couldn't get it to work at all in there. My only complaint with AdvMAME is you have to remap the buttons on every game. Not a huge deal, but it is an annoyance.
Very strange indeed!
I use this product. It sould work out-of-the-box on Windows but I can't say because I'm on Debian 9 with Linux kernel 4.11.
What's the misinformation you've already encountered (so that commenters not perpetuate frustration points)? Hopefully this won't be one of them. Are you using an active PS/2 to USB convertor vs. a passive passthrough adapter? https://www.amazon.com/Perixx-Adapter-Keyboard-Interface-PERIPRO-401/dp/B008DFVQFW/ (I'm assuming the "Built-in USB IC" in the description means it has the active circuitry to translate PS/2 protocol to USB.)