Marvel Rivals Players Beware: Keyboard and Mouse Use Now Banned on Consoles

NetEase Games has issued a ban on players using keyboard and mouse adapters with their PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in Marvel Rivals. The company cites unfair competitive advantages stemming from increased control precision and aiming assistance retention as the reason for this policy.

Adapters such as XIM, Cronus Zen, Titan Two, KeyMander, and Brook Sniper, which simulate gamepad input from keyboard and mouse controls, are specifically targeted. This functionality provides a significant edge, particularly in competitive modes with auto-aim enabled.

NetEase's statement clarifies their stance: "We define adapters as devices or programs that emulate gamepad control using a keyboard and mouse. This creates an imbalance in the game, especially in competitive modes." Sophisticated detection tools are in place to identify and penalize adapter usage with high accuracy, resulting in account suspensions.

Separately, a correlation has been observed between higher FPS and increased ping in Marvel Rivals. While less noticeable at lower ping values, a jump to 150ms from a typical 90ms can severely impact gameplay. This issue appears linked to frame rate. Currently, the recommended solution is to await a game patch and experiment to find an optimal FPS/ping balance. Some players suggest maintaining an FPS around 90 as a temporary workaround, although this may seem counterintuitive to players accustomed to higher frame rates in other titles.