Using a BlackBerry as an External Keyboard

Is there a way that I can use my BlackBerry as an external usb keyboard? I'd like to connect the micro-usb cable to the BlackBerry and the USB connector to another device (like my PC, PlayStation, etc.) Any idea if this is possible?

You want to only have the keyboard of the BlackBerry control the PC or playstation?
PC, yes. Look on AppWorld for the app, I can't even remember the name of it right now, lol
Playstation... No.
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