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GC08: PlayStation 3 Controller Getting Wireless Keypad
« on: August 20, 2008, 11:16:00 AM »
GC08: PlayStation 3 Controller Getting Wireless Keypad
Posted by XanTium | 20-8-2008 12:40 EST

 
From kotaku.com:
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Sony showed off a new wireless keyboard for the PlayStation 3 controller, intended to help with in game text messaging and PS3 browser navigatoin. The black keyboard clips on over the front of the DualShock 3/SIXAXIS with the keyboard located above the main controller area.

The wireless keyboard also features a touchpad mode to allow for mouse input. David Reeves, president of SCEE, said that this touchpad control mode may be used in future game development.

Full Story: kotaku.com



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minooch

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GC08: PlayStation 3 Controller Getting Wireless Keypad
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2008, 07:16:00 PM »
WOW! It’s a piece of JUNK - how awkward will this be

IF I had a PS3, I wouldn't buy this
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GC08: PlayStation 3 Controller Getting Wireless Keypad
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2008, 07:50:00 PM »
QUOTE(minooch @ Aug 21 2008, 02:16 AM) View Post

WOW! It’s a piece of JUNK - how awkward will this be

IF I had a PS3, I wouldn't buy this


 Probably no more awkward than the 360's chatpad. There's been an off-brand version of this kind of thing available for quite some time, though.
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