USB extension for gaming mouse and keyboard / couch gaming

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madam0305

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I am gaming from the couch and need USB extension for the mouse and the keyboard. Does it effect the performance?
Apparently the price of a wired gaming mouse and keyboard combo is at least half the price if i would go for wireless... So it might be a smarter (for my wallet) to buy an extra cable, what do you think?
 
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Ralston18
A USB cable should be okay for up to around 15 feet (5 meters).

You may be able to extend that distance using an externally powered USB Hub.

However, that will all soon become quite problematic and the wires will eventually get tripped over, pulled out, etc...

Spend the extra money and go for a wireless setup. Doubt you will really get the touted 33 feet of distance especially as the batteries weaken. Range specifications are often established using very ideal circumstances and surroundings....

And you do need to consider that interference may become an issue.

Very easy to find wireless keyboard and mouse sets. E.g.:

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Range-Wireless-Keyboard-GKM552R/dp/B005S0YO0O

And the small USB adapter can be...
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A USB cable should be okay for up to around 15 feet (5 meters).

You may be able to extend that distance using an externally powered USB Hub.

However, that will all soon become quite problematic and the wires will eventually get tripped over, pulled out, etc...

Spend the extra money and go for a wireless setup. Doubt you will really get the touted 33 feet of distance especially as the batteries weaken. Range specifications are often established using very ideal circumstances and surroundings....

And you do need to consider that interference may become an issue.

Very easy to find wireless keyboard and mouse sets. E.g.:

https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Range-Wireless-Keyboard-GKM552R/dp/B005S0YO0O

And the small USB adapter can be put on the end of a USB extension cable (vs being stuck in a USB port in the back or front of the computer) so the adapter can be raised up to help with signal transmission.
 
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