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SUSalmattitude_v1
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 Aug 21 2008, 02:02 PM, updated 17y ago
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QUOTE A new peripheral for the PS3 has just been announced at Leipzig. A wireless keypad is similar to Xbox 360's current chatpad, but it will connect to the controller through the top USB port. The chatpad will also enable "touchpad mode for mouse input." A picture of the keypad attached to a controller, after the jump. Equipped with Bluetooth® functionality, the Wireless Keypad can be paired to PS3 by simply connecting the keypad to the USB cable that comes bundled with the PS3 system. Also, two shortcut buttons, a Communication Button and a Message Box Button, are placed on the lower part of the Wireless Keypad, enabling users to jump to pre-set features on XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) such as "Friends" and "Message Box" during game play, which help PS3 users to smoothly communicate with each other. Additionally, a Touch Pad Button allows PS3 users to use the entire surface of the keypad as a touch pad, allowing them to easily maneuver the pointer while web browsing, simply by sliding their finger on the keypad surface.   |
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mpyw
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Aug 21 2008, 02:05 PM
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nice...I wonder how much does it cost?
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chicaman
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Aug 21 2008, 02:05 PM
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Nice~
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edvpc
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Aug 21 2008, 02:09 PM
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haha already posted by Ninja.plz check play-beyond pinned thread...  |
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VashTheStampede
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Aug 21 2008, 02:30 PM
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Mmmmm could def be handy in typing out all those psn msgs! heheh.
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zio
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Aug 21 2008, 03:15 PM
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Ermm looks awkward to hold.
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SUSadli
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Aug 21 2008, 03:17 PM
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finally! ps3 is getting better n better.  |
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pmsoo
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Aug 21 2008, 03:44 PM
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erm, is it just me or this design is not ergonomic at all? I do not intend to start a console debate but the xbox 360's messenger kit look and feels wayyy more comfortable. maybe because we can use our two thumbs like the analogue controller? i honestly cant understand how anyone can type this or how this is better than a regular keyboard  The ps3 one dont even look sturdy enough |
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SSJBen
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Aug 21 2008, 03:46 PM
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Indeed.... the top looks like its going to topple over as well. Doen't look nice to me and most importantly, it doesn't feel like its going to be efficiently used. It is rather cool that it can function as a touch pad though!  This post has been edited by SSJBen: Aug 21 2008, 03:47 PM |
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K-End
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Aug 21 2008, 03:52 PM
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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Aug 21 2008, 03:46 PM) Indeed.... the top looks like its going to topple over as well. Doen't look nice to me and most importantly, it doesn't feel like its going to be efficiently used. It is rather cool that it can function as a touch pad though! the only Pros i can think of regarding the keyboard now the controller looks big like a plate nontheless..it still cool to have this thing for PS3 |
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VashTheStampede
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Aug 21 2008, 03:59 PM
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won't know till we actually feel it ourselves though! could be good, who knows?
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incx
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Aug 21 2008, 04:34 PM
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Just plug in a keyboard and type la... =x
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zio
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Aug 21 2008, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(pmsoo @ Aug 21 2008, 03:44 PM) erm, is it just me or this design is not ergonomic at all? I do not intend to start a console debate but the xbox 360's messenger kit look and feels wayyy more comfortable. maybe because we can use our two thumbs like the analogue controller? i honestly cant understand how anyone can type this or how this is better than a regular keyboard The ps3 one dont even look sturdy enough already said earlier that it looks awkward to hold. I just dont see how it will be comfortable putting it on top compared to the thumb level, which is in between the two grip. oh well, there is always the regular keyboard |
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Kernkraft400
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Aug 21 2008, 04:54 PM
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Not ergonomic at all  |
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callmevil
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Aug 21 2008, 06:31 PM
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hmm considering where the weigth load will be.. too much stress on wrist lar.. even the current weight displacement now hurts my wrist.. imagine this..
one more, how many fingers u got holding the pad and how many fingers left to type? imagine trying to press '9' hehehe
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devanbrat
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Aug 21 2008, 06:55 PM
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worst idea ever from sony..im sure they could have come up with something better..i agree not ergonomic at all!
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GamersFamilia
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Aug 21 2008, 07:29 PM
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this thing looks ugly to me , and kindda bulky on the controller...me still thinking xbox360 messenger kit more better then this one.
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SUSalmattitude_v1
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Aug 21 2008, 07:57 PM
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I'd rather get a full-sized bluetooth keyboard (that we use for PC's) as it would be much more comfortable to use... Seeing as how we can connect 7 bluetooth devices at once, we can use 2 slots, one for a mouse, and another for the keyboard... Now if only Sony can make one compatible with the PS3...
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