The KeyMander Nexus Gaming KVM is the subsequent evolution of IOGEAR’s connective {hardware} for PC and consoles, and it is as a consequence of come out between April and June 2022 for $200. It particularly helps Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4 consoles, making it potential to play any sport on these methods with a keyboard, mouse, monitor and headset related to a PC.

The identify of the sport right here is streamlining. The Nexus Gaming KVM brings a number of consoles to a single display and enter system on the PC, whereas additionally permitting customers to swap amongst Switch, Xbox One and PS4 controllers. It helps video at 4K and 60Hz, utilizing HDMI 2.1.

Now to handle the ninth-generation elephant within the room: The Nexus Gaming KVM does not absolutely assist PS5 or the DualSense controllers. This is according to earlier iterations of the KeyMander switches, which even have restricted performance with PS5.

“We have limited support for PS5, can only play PS4 and non-DualSense PS5 games,” an IOGEAR spokesperson advised Engadget. “We are looking to launch a dongle in late Q2 that may bring full support.” Q2 ends ends in June 2022, the spokesperson clarified.

IOGEAR has been speaking about that dongle for about seven months now, and the usage of “may” in that assertion is not reassuring. Sony’s DualSense controllers for the PS5 embrace a variety of latest options, like adaptive triggers and ultra-sensitive haptics, and a number of other titles really require this gamepad to operate. This makes it tough to translate PS5 video games to a typical enter methodology like a keyboard and mouse. However, IOGEAR says it is nonetheless attempting.

There are methods to play certain games with a keyboard and mouse plugged straight into consoles, however these titles are restricted. Not solely does the Nexus Gaming KVM unlock this enter methodology for each sport on supported methods, but it surely retains issues organized by operating every console by way of a single monitor and headset, negating the necessity to swap screens and controllers. Unless you will have a PS5, for now.