Dr Gadget - PlayStation 3 Wireless keypad

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Batteries Included: 0 Binding: Accessory Brand: Sony EAN: 0711719804802 Feature: Wireless Keypad for the PS3 turns your regular controller into a texting device with mouse input capabilities Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Sony Computer Entertainment Manufacturer: Sony Computer Entertainment Model: 98048 Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Release Date: 2008-12-15 Studio: Sony Computer Entertainment
Features Wireless Keypad for the PS3 turns your regular controller into a texting device with mouse input capabilities Attaches to any DualShock 3 or SixAxis wireless controller QWERTY keypad is designed for fast, thumbs-only typing Touchpad mouse allows for convenient scrolling and selection Designed with Bluetooth 2.0 and a rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Either I'm an old blind guy with fat fingers, or this thing is too damn small!!! Comment: Once Sony flipped the switch on Home, I saw an ad for this keyboard in the Home mall. Two or three stunted interactions with fellow gamers (most likely teenagers who could kick the snot out of me in any FPS, with their eyes closed), I realized the hunt and peck method of data entry using the PS3 remote was aggravating at best, time-consuming at worst. After striking out at all box stores in the days leading up to and after Christmas, I finally found the PlayStation 3 Wireless keypad on Amazon. Once charged up, I took it for a spin, using it to enter URLs while using the PS3 broswer. Unless you have thin, delicate fingers, be prepared to fat-finger the hell out this thing... even with the extensive Blackberry Curve keyboard typing experience, I was a misspelling fool for the first day or two... My only complaint (aside from being cursed with apparently pudgy fingers, is that the alternate key values (accessed by shifting between two buttons on the top left and right of the device) do not "pop" against the black device background, forcing me to hold the controller to my nose to see if I was typing a : or a ;. Pros: Device is well balanced and unobtrusive. I keep it on my controller even while playing games that do not require its use. Battery life seems to be of the same caliber of the remotes themselves, ensuring hours of uninterrupted play (or until the wife makes me shut down.) Pairing with the PS3 was quick and easy. Buy it, get used to it, and you'll be typing away in no time... just be prepared to use the backspace liberally. Customer Rating: Summary: Serviceable, but disappointing Comment: I'm giving this three stars because, well, there aren't many other options of this kind for the PS3. You could easily get a mini Bluetooth keyboard or a full sized wireless keyboard, but they aren't quite the same thing as a keypad that attaches to the controller. In theory, Sony's answer to the Xbox 360 chatpad should be terrific. It's sturdy, has long battery life, and is well laid out. But two things pretty much derail it: 1. The fact that it's on top of the controller instead of on bottom. I can't understand why they chose to go with the top... I mean, the thing snaps on anyway, it's not like it needs a connection into the controller. Not only does this make it harder to access the D-pad when pressing up or up-right, it doesn't give the L1 and R1 buttons the same sort of access. And your thumbs will inevitably get in the way of the analog sticks. 2. The button size. These are Blackberry-sized hard little nubs that lack appropriate feedback (they don't always satisfyingly *click* when pressed), and while it's not like I was expecting large keys on an accessory of this nature, the least Sony could have done was make the buttons thicker and more responsive. The keypad isn't a complete waste of your $45... it's a perfectly serviceable alternative to a wireless keyboard and mouse (remember to calibrate the touch pad feature when you get it, btw; otherwise, it will be overly sensitive). It's just not all that it could have been. Customer Rating: Summary: A Must if your into Playstation Home. Comment: I didn't think I would ever need this until a friend turned me on to playstation home network. Playstation started this Sims style network in mid december, basically it's a version of Second life, the online sims style game that has over 80 million subscribers.If you get involved in this fad you'll defitnitly need this device.Anyway I was surprised to find that, unlike with the 360 keypad, the PS3's has its own battery and has to be charged separately to be used. Instead of plugging into the PS3 controller, which may not even be possible, the PS3's keypad uses Blutooth to connect to the Playstation 3. The keypad easily slips onto the Playstation 3 with the help of two small clamps. Typing with the keypad is about as easy as using the 360's which snaps on (quite roughly) to the bottom of a 360 controller. That is to say, it's not exactly easy, but still much better than trying to use a controller to input text. The keypad also has a couple of neat extras built into. There are buttons for instant access to both the message box and friends list. Pushing either button in game pauses the game and brings up the box or list instantly. The pad also has a touchpad mode. Turning this on turns the keypad into a full on touchpad. It seems to work quite well, though I couldn't find any reasons to use it besides web browsing. Still a very nice feature. Most importantly, the keypad's light design and above-the-controller location makes it completely unnoticeable when you're gaming. While the 360 keypad is fairly out of the way, over time it annoyed me because the palms of my hands sort of rested on it. Not so with this keypad, it's practically invisible when you're playing. Is it worth a purchase? Sure, if texting with a controller drives you nuts. Otherwise I'd maybe hold off until I felt a need for a keypad on the controller. Customer Rating: Summary: A Convenient Truth Comment: When I first saw this I scoffed. After playing Little Big Planet with a bunch of yokels who don't have headsets and typing with that retarded on screen keyboard, I appreciated the handy-ness of this. I got it, and have to say I am pleased with it. The keypad doesn't weigh much, so it's not a huge hindering weight on your controller. The keypad doubles as a trackpad (which I have yet to use) and it's really easy to attach and remove quickly. Good job, sony! Customer Rating: Summary: Great keypad! Comment: This keypad is very stylish and sleek looking on your controller. I expected it to be bigger than it was, and it is actually quite fit. It takes some getting used to typing on it, but after you do it's a piece of cake typing fast. There are many useful extra buttons on the keypad that make normally long things a snap, as well as a lot of different symbols that would take forever to look up if you need. It adds a little weight to the controller as a whole, but nothing significant. Definitely get this keypad, as it is worth it! More Reviews
Editorial Reviews: The Wireless keypad for the PLAYSTATION 3 system provides the freedom of easy to use texting and mouse input capabilities, all while maintaining full gameplay functionality in one easy-to-hold device. This Bluetooth device attaches to any DUALSHOCK 3 or SIXAXIS wireless controller and enables effortless internet browsing, e-mailing and instant messaging on the PlayStationNetwork and PlayStation Home. The unique touch pad feature allows for convenient scrolling and mouse input on the PS3 system on-screen display. Dedicated short cut keys provide instant access to 'Message Box' and other online communication applications on the PlayStation Network. By integrating all these features in a sleek and elegant design, Sony Computer Entertainment, plans to further enhance online interactivity on the PLAYSTATION 3 system. Touch pad mode turns the main key area into a touch pad. When touch pad button is pressed, user can not use the keys for character input but can slide her finger on this area to select something on the screen. On the internet browser, user can see a cursor when this mode is set on. Dedicated short cut keys provide instant access to text-based communication applications on the PlayStation Network Automatic pairing with the PS3 system via a USB cable Charges by connecting it directly to the PS3 system using a USB cable