PlayStation 3 Getting Wireless Keypad in November, Features Mouse-like Touch Pad
As it utilizes Bluetooth technology, the pad can be used with any other Bluetooth-compatible device, such as a smart phone or a laptop, and charges its battery via a USB connection.
With a toggle switch, the "entire surface of the keypad" can be used as a mouse-like touch pad, according to Sony.
"In this mode, you can slide your finger on this area to move the cursor on the screen and tap to enter," SCEA hardware marketing director John Koller wrote on the official PlayStation Blog. "There will be two short cut buttons on the Keypad that will enable users to jump directly to the XMB's 'Friends' icon and the 'Message Box' during gameplay."
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FatBaby
replySeems like an awkward place to put a keypad. I would think you would want it closer to your thumbs.
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It's a completely moronic place to put it, actually. I can't believe Sony would seriously put the keypad above the sticks like that.
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Can you even use the R1/2, L1/2 buttons with this on? And I agree its bad placement of the pad. Should be below.
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At first glance it looked pretty cheesy to me, but I'm starting to think it seems alright... It doesn't seem conflict with fingers/thumbs in playing area, and to type you just shift your grip a little to tilt the controller in your hand. Although, I don't quite see why a keypad is necessary...
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I have the pad for the 360 controller and never take it off. Works great! I don't think this was the best placement for the keyboard but then again the controller isn't the best of designs to start with. Seems like it would be awfully top heavy and awkward. shrug.
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It's for your toes.
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