"Marvel Rivals Bans Console Players Using Keyboard and Mouse"

NetEase Games has officially announced that players using keyboard and mouse adapters on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles while playing Marvel Rivals will face account bans. The company views this practice as a breach of their rules, citing the unfair advantage it provides due to enhanced control sensitivity and the retention of aiming assistance.

Adapters such as XIM, Cronus Zen, Titan Two, KeyMander, and Brook Sniper enable the simulation of gamepad inputs through mouse and keyboard use. This gives players a significant edge in competitive gameplay, particularly when auto-targeting features are enabled.

NetEase elaborated on their stance, stating, "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."

To enforce this policy, NetEase has deployed specialized tools designed to detect adapter usage with high precision. Accounts found in violation will be blocked.

In related news, it has been observed that in Marvel Rivals, higher frame rates (FPS) can lead to increased ping. While this might not be significantly noticeable with low ping, a sudden jump to 150 ms from a usual 90 ms can greatly disrupt gameplay. This issue appears to be linked to frame rate.

For now, the best strategy for players is to await a patch that addresses this issue and to experiment with finding the optimal balance between FPS and ping. Some players suggest maintaining an FPS around 90, which might seem low compared to games like Counter-Strike 2, but is currently recommended for Marvel Rivals.