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# Keyboards and mice

When a keyboard or mouse connects, the dongle appears to the Dreamcast as a Dreamcast keyboard or mouse instead of a controller.

* Bluetooth LE keyboards and mice pair in Bluetooth mode, like a controller. See [Bluetooth controllers](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/inputs/bluetooth.md).
* Bluetooth Classic mice pair through a USB Bluetooth adapter in USB mode. See [USB controllers and adapters](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/inputs/usb.md).
* Wired keyboards plug into the USB-C port in USB mode.

## Notes

* A Dreamcast keyboard or mouse has no memory card slot, so the virtual memory cards are not available while one is connected. Save to a memory card in another controller instead.
* Some games only look for a keyboard or mouse in port A, for example Railroad Tycoon II. Check the supported peripherals on the game's box.
* With a DualSense, tap **Create** to use its touchpad as a mouse. The light bar turns green while mouse mode is on. See [Combo presses](/manuals/bitlink-dc-dongle/webui/combo-presses.md).


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