Customer Reviews for StarTech Replacement PS/2 Keyboard to USB Adapter F/M (GC46MFKEY)
Item # : IM1G08523
Model # : GC46MFKEY
- Guaranteed reliability
- 1x PS/2 6-pin Mini-DIN Female connector
Price is $16.01
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24 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted May 18, 2017
Just the right adapter
I built a new computer and the newer models do not use the DIN connectors so this works just fine instead of buying another keyboard
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 3, 2025
Adaptateur
Il a été acheté pour un ordinateur neuf avec seulement des entrées USB, Il ne fonctionne pas du tout, je l ai essayer sur 2 ordinateurs. J ai dû remettre mon clavier sur mon ancien ordinateur et il fonctionne sans l adaptateur. Je vais m informer en magasin de la méthode de retour et remboursements.
Lise
Verified Buyer
Reviewed at:
staples.ca
Posted Nov 3, 2025
Adaptateur
Il a été acheté pour un ordinateur neuf avec seulement des entrées USB, Il ne fonctionne pas du tout, je l ai essayer sur 2 ordinateurs. J ai dû remettre mon clavier sur mon ancien ordinateur et il fonctionne sans l adaptateur. Je vais m informer en magasin de la méthode de retour et remboursements.
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BertP
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startech.com
Posted Jan 13, 2022
Doesn't work
Doesn't work. Tried it with two different Windows PC's and three different PS2 keyboards.
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our GC46MFKEY. We are sorry to hear that you experienced difficulty with GC46MFKEY. The GC46MFKEY is a replacement PS/2 keyboard to USB adapter. As long as the keyboard being used is designed to be used with a passive adapter like our GC46MFKEY, this product will work. Our Technical Advisors will be reaching out to you shortly.
Atha, January 14, 2022
Ronald
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startech.com
Posted Jun 25, 2021
PS/2 to USB adapter.. Doesn't work..
I agree with the first reviewers assessment. It certainly is NOT clear that this is a replacement adapter for a adapter that shipped with a KB.. Waste of money and not worth returning.
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TonyWar
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startech.com
Posted Sep 8, 2020
Does not work
It was supposed to work out of the box, it did not. Upon plugging it into the port, it read "last usb device plugged not recognized" or something like that. The ad where I bought it didn't say anything about this. I am returning it.
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Response from Staples :
Hello,
Thank you for your review. This product is a replacement adapter for keyboards that originally shipped with a PS/2-USB converter. If your keyboard did not originally come with an adapter like this, we would suggest our USBPS2PC which is an active PS/2-USB adapter.
If you require any assistance, please feel free to connect with us via phone or the Live Chat option on our website.
Stacey, September 9, 2020
JOHN B
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staples.ca
Posted Dec 14, 2018
Adapter did not work for me.
My keyboard did not ship with an adapter and as advertised, this adapter did not work for me. Worth a try anyway. In the end I had to dig deep into the operating system to make my PS/2 terminal work once again. Why it quit in the first place I have no idea.
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MARINA G
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staples.ca
Posted Dec 4, 2018
broke the keyboard
After trying it with the key board, it wouldn't work, and then the keyboard stopped working. So it just broke the key board.I was very disappointed.
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DIANA S
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staples.ca
Posted Aug 9, 2018
Didn't fit
The USB Adapter was too loose when plugged in and wouldn't work. I never could use it.
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KEVIN O
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staples.ca
Posted Jul 31, 2018
adapter
couldn't get it to work with our keyboard
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Bruno
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startech.com
Posted May 18, 2017
Just the right adapter
I built a new computer and the newer models do not use the DIN connectors so this works just fine instead of buying another keyboard
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 23, 2016
Windows 10 issue
The key board was not windows 10 compatible thus the adapter was worthless. Probably not the adapters fault but I wonder if all the old style keyboards with the round connector are not windows 10 compatible?
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Paula K.
Posted Jul 1, 2016
Didn't fix the problem.
This adapter did not allow me to use my old keyboard with my new computer. I cannot say the adapter is at fault but the fact is the problem still exists.
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 27, 2016
PS/2 keyboard adapter
Adapter will not work with keyboard.
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 19, 2016
http://www.staples.com/product_IM1G08523
Doesn't seem to work with my new HP15 laptop using windows 10. Otherwise service was fine delivery as promised. May have been the wrong adapter for the job. I plan to take it in to Vestal Staples where I got it and see if they can make it work. Thanks for asking. D.
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Paula K.
Posted Jun 14, 2016
Needed adapter
The adapter seems to do the job It is great for hooking up the older plugs to the all USB port computers now being sold.
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Posted Jun 2, 2016
excellent product
easy to use
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Paula K.
Posted May 19, 2016
ADAPTER
This is the second adapter i tried it doesn't work either. I am trying to adapt and older keyboard to a new computer. the only thing that works is the numlock light. i tried it on several working keyboards. no luck!
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Paula K.
Posted May 7, 2016
I tried the adapter on
I tried the adapter on two keyboards on two different computers and it wouldn't work. So unfortunately I had to return it.
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 17, 2016
StarTech PS/2 to USB adapters
I have an older ergonomic keyboard that I like but it has a PS/2 connector. I want to connect it to my computer that only takes USB cables. I ordered a Start Tech PS/2 to USB adapter but it doesn't work. I have an older PS/2 to USB adapter that has a Y-connection but when I use it it causes the keyboard to occasionally produce garbled characters. Other than occasion...
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 8, 2016
Did Not Work
Did Not Work
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Paula K.
Posted Mar 2, 2016
Does What it's suppose too
The adapter just did what it was suppose too do. let me use a PS/2 key board in a USB slot
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