Review: PS3 Wireless Keypad

January 21, 2009

The Sony stork dropped off their new PS3 wireless keypad earlier this week and we’ve put it through the paces. For those of you who don’t know, it’s a Bluetooth accessory that clips onto the PS3 controller that allows you to type messages, internet addresses and field information, PSN codes, etc. with a full QWERTY keyboard layout. If you do a lot of typing on your PS3, this one is definitely for you.

I’ve always been a big fan of messaging on consoles. It’s a great way to keep in touch with friends while they aren’t online. Since the PS3 doesn’t support sending voice messages, typing them out is the only way. The Wireless Keypad does a great job of simplifying the messaging experience.

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Wireless Keypad Coming to PS3

August 20, 2008

PS3 Wireless Keypad

Chalk this one up into the category of “Peripherals you probably won’t ever use”. Similar to the Xbox 360 Chatpad, this keypad attaches to your PS3 controller (except at the top) and gives you text input. It works via Bluetooth, so you could essentially use this with any Bluetooth device that accepts keyboards.

The cool thing about this Keypad is that is has a mode that turns the main key area into a touch pad that acts like a laptop mouse pad. You can use it to navigate the internet easier and word is this could be integrated in some games in the future.

No pricing has been officially announced, but this Wireless Keypad will launch in November.

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