Marvel Rivals: Console Keyboard/Mouse Bans Begin

NetEase Games has announced a ban on players using keyboard and mouse adapters with their PS5 and Xbox Series consoles in Marvel Rivals. The company cites unfair advantages gained through increased control sensitivity and aiming assistance 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, are specifically targeted. NetEase explains that this creates an imbalance, particularly in competitive modes. The company has implemented detection tools to identify adapter use, resulting in account bans for violators.

In other news, a correlation has been observed between higher FPS and increased ping in Marvel Rivals. While the effect might be subtle at lower pings, a jump from, say, 90ms to 150ms can significantly impact gameplay. This issue appears linked to frame rate. Currently, the recommended solution is to wait for a game patch and experiment to find the optimal FPS/ping ratio. 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 games.