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Black USB-A male to PS/2 female adapter, compact plastic body

StarTech.com

STARTECH GC46MF PS/2 mouse to USB adapter

SKU CH-181V-GQDRA MPN GC46MF

Connects a PS/2 mouse to a USB port using a compact female-to-male adapter

  • Adapter typeReplacement PS/2 Mouse to USB Adapter - Female to Male
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsConnector A: 1 x USB A (4 pin) Male Connector B: 1 x PS/2 (6
  • Product weight0.05
  • Connect a PS/2 mouse to a USB port
  • Female PS/2 connector accepts standard mouse plug
  • Male USB-A connector fits any USB socket
  • Nickel-plated contacts resist corrosion for reliable signal
  • Lightweight 0.05 kg adapter adds no bulk

PS/2 mouse to USB adapter

The StarTech GC46MF connects a legacy PS/2 mouse to a modern USB-A port. It is intended for users who retain a Mini-DIN mouse but no longer have a native PS/2 socket on their computer or KVM switch.

Nickel-plated connectors maintain signal integrity

The adapter uses nickel-plated contacts on both the USB-A male and PS/2 female ends. This plating resists oxidation during continuous daily use, keeping the mouse responsive over long sessions.

Passive design draws negligible power

No external supply or driver is required; the device operates entirely from the host USB port. Its lightweight construction adds no strain to the port and produces no audible noise.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 93% of the 115 comparable items (median $26.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameGC46MF
Adapter typeReplacement PS/2 Mouse to USB Adapter - Female to Male
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Cable lengthNo
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size105 × 85 × 14 mm

Questions about this item

Does the GC46MF draw noticeable power or generate heat when a PS/2 mouse is left connected all day?

The adapter is a passive nickel-plated connector with no active electronics, so it adds no measurable power draw or heat during continuous use.

What port must the computer already provide for the GC46MF to work?

The host needs a standard USB-A female port; the adapter’s USB-A male plug inserts directly into it.

Will a legacy PS/2 mouse with a 6-pin Mini-DIN plug work through the GC46MF on a modern USB-only system?

Yes — the adapter’s PS/2 female socket accepts the mouse’s 6-pin Mini-DIN plug and presents it to the USB port as a standard HID device.

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