KBM on console, against the rules?

I want to climb on PS4 Overwatch competitive.
So naturally, I want to take advantage of what a large number of players in my games are taking advantage of.
Sony’s licensed KBM adaptor.

Seeing as this is a legit product, supplied by Sony for the Sony PlayStation 4, am I allowed to use it?
Am I allowed to fight fire with fire?

Or shall I just keep using my controller as this trend grows, knowingly putting myself at a disadvantage?

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you can but you will be the target of many MANY “avoid as teammate” option

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Huh?
Why would people who play on the side of someone seizing that advantage (probably causing them to win) care when they got the win?
As for enemies who see the killcams and have a chance of losing… Wouldn’t they want to be match made with that kind of person to increase the odds of winning?

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I agree with the sentiment, as till today I shared it.
It’s now seeing that there is a licensed product, the HORI tactical assault, that I just feel defeated.
Too many of my kill cams are so obviously KBM :expressionless:

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because some people believe it or not care about FAIR games. I for one would avoid you and look for ANY reason to report you if you use a KB or mouse

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It’s not reportable, and it’s a growing trend man.
Before too long it’s just going to be the opinion that KBM emulators is normal and “the butthurt poor people,” can’t afford them.

Speaking as a butthurt poor person, I too find this sad, but don’t expect the playerbase to bend for me.

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As Rogue said.
The reality of playing on PC if you r rig only runs at 30 fps is that others have better hardware.
No need to cut off your nose to spite your face in that situation.

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Look into Xim adapter. Its cheaper, but you have to provide your own mouse and keyboard.

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Also, what is unfair about it? He or she, let’s not assume gender lol, doesn’t have access to something the rest of us don’t. That person just chose to spend their money differently.

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Just closed a live chat with Game master Eciaya, in which I asked specifically about HORI tactical assault.
They informed me that it “should be okay to use on console,” and that “blizzard have no plans to action people who use keyboard and mouse adaptors on console,” stating it’s “just another method/ way of playing. Like controller on PC.”

I guess that’s case closed for, console overwatch just got $150 more expensive.

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Honestly just because you use it you still need to learn just as much as controller players. I don’t see the issue at all.

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The issue is pixel per CM, consistency and accuracy.
I am actually surprised that it’s allowed, because it really does give you a massive advantage.

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Fudge what others think. Take every advantage there is. Dont sell yourself short cause of people think its not fair.

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oh rip

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Well Blizzard has openly stated they are against KBM being used on Overwatch. Unfortunately Sony and Microsoft aren’t willing to help them in that so it’s really up to you. Personally i don’t think it’s very fair and i think if people want to play with KBM they should just move to PC.

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Keep using an controller it proves that m&kb users on console overwatch suck and you have more skill than them

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$150 for an adaptor is a lot cheaper than a few K for a decent gaming rig :man_shrugging:t2:

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If you are going to spend that much for some silly attachment honestly i’d say you are crazy. I don’t see the point in it but you do you. I’m just saying i personally wouldn’t want people using it. I’d rather us get a way on console to avoid KMB players because it just gives them an unfair advantage that not everyone is willing to toss money out the window for just to be able to level the playing field.

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That’s all very well and good, but I’m going to get out of the sinking boat, and go to the other boat that is very much afloat and is throwing around spare cake.
And isn’t reportable
:man_shrugging:t2:

Isn’t reportable yet the Overwatch team has expressed that they are working on a way to deal with players that use MKB on console.

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