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Seriously people go elsewhere for your news, these guys are retards.]]>Dec 23rd 2008 6:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
If it's Bluetooth then the extra cost is completely understandable, and arguably worth it if you don't want yet another dongle taking up a port and/or getting lost. Also, is it standardized or proprietary? Meaning can I sync it with my PC/laptop? It might be handy for presentations or whenever I have my computer hooked up to my TV or a projector. Come on Engadget, where's the tech in this article?

Whoever wrote this isn't Engadget material IMO.]]>Dec 23rd 2008 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
It's hard to believe Atari could produce a controller that bad in that timeframe. There were so many examples of how to do it well already out there by then.]]>Dec 19th 2008 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
Sony has a fairly open peripheral strategy. For example, no $100 20GB HDDs.]]>Dec 19th 2008 4:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
For about the same price.]]>Dec 19th 2008 8:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
I might be wrong however.]]>Dec 19th 2008 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
How easy is it to remove? A couple seconds, or is it a pain in the ass?]]>Dec 19th 2008 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
and engadget... please don't hate... the chatpad does a FANTASTIC job of shutting itself off when not in use. I Had it the DAY it hit game stop (which was WAAAY early) and have only charged it 2wice since then... granted i havent been chatting it up crazy style in home, but i use it fairly often.]]>Dec 19th 2008 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
I was thinking about getting the MediaBoard Pro, but got this instead. I don't plan texting to suddenly surprise me and force me to enter "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" in 3 seconds.]]>Dec 19th 2008 8:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/I have a wired 360 'windows' controller I use for the rare PC gaming experience. But love the hell outa my 360 chat pad. Wonder if M$ is aware of the that issue.]]>Dec 19th 2008 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 8:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
Just my $.02 since i have not tried said device out for myself. But i will probably buy one once they go down in price... to me that's the only downfall of the device right now. ]]>Dec 19th 2008 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126039

You can pick one up a little cheaper than that if you shop around. Thing is even made with PS3 in mind, with a switch on it to change to PS3 functionality. Trackpad takes a little getting used to, but still better than the really odd solution sony came up with on this one. Not a bad deal if you consider that you can use it with your PC too. Personally, I use a dinovo edge, but that's a bit larger.]]>Dec 19th 2008 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
I think this thing looks like a great product. Not perfect, but definitely a lot better for a console than a keyboard. Half, if not most of the reason I have a console, is to enjoy the ease of sitting back on the couch with a controller. Hooking up a normal keyboard (even wireless) to a PS3 takes away some of that simplicity, and makes the use of the system a lot more cumbersome. Although this lil guy might have some issues, it really looks like a great solution to kick back and send a few quick messages in-game without having the extra bulk of a real keyboard.

Someone on PS3Fanboy said it feels a lot like the G1 keyboard. If that's true, I'd be happy with it. I just got to try out a G1, and it was very comfortable. The device is just too expensive, though. That is the down side, and the biggest reason I can see people going for the USB keyboards instead. If I find myself completely addicted to a multiplayer PS3 game (I'm hoping KZ2 will fill those shoes), and also find the need to chat in said game, I can see shelling out the extra bucks for the comfort of a QWERTY attached to my controller.

There's always the possibility that a Gamestop or EB could get some returns and sell them in the plastic bags that used accessories come in... in which case we could give it a quick feel-up first.]]>Dec 19th 2008 2:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
Point being, if you're going to do something, you should do it right. There are plenty of options for around $50 with superior functionality, they just don't snap on top of your controller. Actually, thinking about it, since this doesn't even use any of the controller for power, or sending a bluetooth signal, or anything like that... why even bother with this?]]>Dec 19th 2008 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
(A) I just told you. It offers the ability to type with a full QWERTY keypad without the added baggage of a computer keyboard on your lap/couch/coffee table.

(B) Your definition of functionality in this case might not be the same as everyone else'. I'm pretty good at typing with a thumb pad, and I value the compact size and wireless nature of the controller. If you prefer typing on a full keyboard on your lap, then fine, this is more functional for you, but not for me. If I take your reply at face value, I do not see more functionality in a $50 wireless keyboard (if it were to be used with the PS3 only) than this device unless you just REQUIRE a real keyboard. I do not. The WHOLE POINT is that it snaps to the controller and is small. So when you say the other options are better but "just don't snap to the controller," then you are completely contradicting the point of the device.

(C) I already said the device is too expensive for me right now.]]>Dec 19th 2008 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
It is,

http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/12/apple-the-iphone-is-a-gaming-console/]]>Dec 19th 2008 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
Taking the OP seriously, that sounds really cool... like, you can use the app in conjunction with the 360 as a keyboard? Or just to send messages to peoples' Live accounts? If you can like type in-game messages with the iPhone and have em pop up on the TV screen, that would be about as awesome as it gets.]]>Dec 19th 2008 7:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
Did we forget about the keypad controller for the 2600? Or the standard Atari 5200 controller? Or the Colecovision and Intellivision controllers? Lots and lots of buttons.

It's NES-era gamers that were afraid of buttons!
]]>Dec 19th 2008 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
That is how you make a non-awkward controller. That's why NES sold about 1000 times what the Atari 5200 did. And by the way, the Atari 2600, by default, had one button. And I liked that one better than any subsequent Atari controller.]]>Dec 19th 2008 3:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 5:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/]]>Dec 19th 2008 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/Dec 19th 2008 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/19/playstation-3-wireless-keypad-review/
lights up, great feedback from the keypresses, and more than anything it actually feels good with the controller.

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