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PlayStation 3 News by Robert Purchese
Sony has told Eurogamer that the wireless keypad for PlayStation 3 will launch here on 28th November for GBP 24.99.
This handy piece of hardware, unveiled during the Leipzig Games Convention, clips into Sixaxis and DualShock 3 controllers and apparently looks a bit like a Blackberry keyboard.
It also includes a touch-pad, like a laptop, that handles mouse input - which should make using the PS3 web-browser much easier.
On top of that, there are shortcut buttons for quick access to Communication and Message Box, ensuring navigation is short and snappy.
Look out for our thoughts on the wireless keypad closer to release.
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Comments: 1-46 of 46 in total
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Hmmm, something for my Christmas list then. Doesn't look as comfortable to use as the 360's superlative Chatpad but anything is better than being forced to use the onscreen keyboard even if the PS3 controller's excellent D-pad does make this far less painful than the same thing on the 360.
£25 seems a bit pricey though... I don't remember playing that for my 360 Chatpad but I might be wrong. |
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listed on play.com for £17.99:
http://www.play.com/Games/PlayStation3/4-/8115006/-/Product.html?searchstring=ps3+wireless+keypad&searchsource=0 |
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superjag86
18/11/08 @ 10:13
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HAHA! Brilliant this has to be the first time we're not screwed compared to the Americans. Apparently in the US the PS3 wireless keypad has been delayed till December AND the RRP is USD 49.99 (~ GBP 33). See link.
Also you can get it off Play for a more acceptable GBP 17.99. EDIT: woops myaigros beat me to it!
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kangarootoo
18/11/08 @ 10:24
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Its clearly not designed to be used if writing a novel is your thing. If you have a lot of writing to do, get a normal keyboard. But if you just want a better way to enter names and so on, this seems like a decent alternative.
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TheLittlestHobo
18/11/08 @ 10:46
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Don't you squares know, on top is the new underneath. Underneath was so last season.
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Had no problems getting used to using the 360 chat pad, it's actually in a fairly sensible position for typing while holding the pad normally. I can't see how having the keyboard above the pad will work though, it looks seriously inconvenient there...
I do like the touch-pad feature though... hope MS steal that ;) |
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SeesThroughAll
18/11/08 @ 11:10
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Looking at his post history, zedzee is just yer average troll. Ignore him.
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TBH i think this will be useful coupled together with the bluetooth headset. I'll no longer send a quick message saying "game" to my mate when i want a game of FIFA when he's online and then only be able to talk on the phone after matches. Improved ability to communicate can only be a good thing i think.
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Chimpanzee
18/11/08 @ 11:30
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@BravoGolf: How do you propose they take screenshots of a piece of hardware?
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phoenixology
18/11/08 @ 11:50
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I imagine it will be hard to use being positioned on top.
The 360 chatpad you can actually use with your thumbs whilst keeping your hands in the same position and it's designed so well that it doesn't get in the way.
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canIdoyabombsforya
18/11/08 @ 11:55
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So whats wrong with using a normal keyboard?
If this was coming from Nintendo they'd get slated on here. |
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"How the hell is it going from bad to worse?"
I was wondering that myself. Seems like a good solution for those who do not want a standard keyboard+mouse (which is cheap and supported by the PS3) and have on-screen keyboard. The placement above the controller seems a bit weird though - but moving the hands slightly to type seems possible. @Amphlett : I agree - seems like preparation for Home :)
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The touchpad is the keyboard.
The keyboard letters double up as a touchpad. Pretty nifty. For anyone complaining about position. hold a PS3 controller and try and comfortably use your thumbs to move around where the keypad would be if located underneath. Whereas if you change you grip slightly higher it is easy to go above the controller. |
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Apparently Sony allows it to be used for games. I doubt it will happen, but how awesome would it be if the MMOs or even Red Alert 3 (if it does end up being released for PS3) would support this touchpad/keyboard combo ... would be great for it.
25 euros is an acceptable price for me. I do already have a nice BT keyboard though (dinovo) so I'm not 100% sure I actually need it yet. ;)
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makeamazing
18/11/08 @ 13:45
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Not sure if I would get this as i dont need to use typing much... havent got any online PS3 friends...lol
But it looks ok, I think its the best solution without actually getting a keyboard, which to be honest would be a hassle to put somewhere in the living room (for me anyway)... |
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marronthered
18/11/08 @ 14:34
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play.com it is then. if only my ps3 wasnt borked at the minute!
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aphexstwin
18/11/08 @ 16:39
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can i add a comment about just looking at something and immediatly saying fugly or how the fuck is that going to work?
christ i wish people in here would expand those tiny, microsoft soaked brains and realise there is other ways to do things other than those professed by gates. so, i thank jaybles for standing ahead of the murk and proving that just one or two eg readers have the intelligence to grasp a situation properly. |
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Does anyone know the following:
Does this use the mini USB port on the controller for power/connectivity - or simply clip on to the controller. I'm assuming it uses the mini USB port, but it would be handy if it could be used separately, or tethered via a USB cable. Was just wondering as I like the lightweight SIXAXIS / DS3 and not keen to add bulk to it; also wondering if battery life is impacted much. |
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aww im feeling a bit of love in this thread now :)
But yea people really need to think a bit more before talking. PS3 and XBOX controllers although similar are different in design and are held slightly different. Dont think that sony just thought "we dont want to copy microsoft, so we will put it on top" Companies like this spend thousands on ergonomics. They will have tested many different shapes and positions. And if you take the time to examine how your hands fit onto the controller you will see that shifting upwards is alot more comfortable than down on the PS3 controllers.
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Corben Dallas
19/11/08 @ 18:07
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Yes but does it get a pic in the article EG?/?????!!!!
well? I thinks not EG.... i thinks not. :| |
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