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PS/2

A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most PCs have a PS/2 port so that the serial port can be used by another device, such as a modem. The PS/2 port is often called the mouse port.
Oh the mouse? Just plug it into the PS/2 port before you turn on the computer and you'll be set.
by x0-d June 28, 2004
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PS/2 port

PS/2 port is a 6-pin mini-DIN connector named after IBM Personal System/2 series of personal computers in April 2nd 1987, that is used for connecting keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. However, since 1998 more and more people think that PS/2 stands for "PlayStation" as there was a PC advertisement from 1998 saying "PS/2 DualShock Controller" as this PC now had a PS/2 dualport for both keyboard and mouse, and another PS/2 port for the new DualShock controller that had just started being shipped with the PC.
In 1998, I was surprised whilst seeing a PS/2 port on my then-new PC; I had originally thought those were just the port for keyboard and mouse, but this port was now used for a new PS/2 DualShock Controller that had just started being shipped with the PC.
by Emotional Cruiser September 21, 2025
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