PlayStation 3 Wireless keypad
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Video Game Reviews of PlayStation 3 Wireless keypad
Customer Review: Great accessory, but doesn't work with all games!
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this for use with FFXI, however the PS3 cannot use bluetooth accessories with PS2 emulated games, making this device worthless for me! Didn't know this until it was too late. I would really love it if it would work; the design is great and seems to be made well, but with this shortcoming, I have no use for it.Customer Review: A Nearly Perfect Peripheral for Cell-Phone Thumb-Typists
Summary: 4 Stars
I have really enjoyed this keyboard, even though I have only had it for about a week. A few reviewers have complained that the buttons are too small, and I suppose that it would be awkward if one were trying to type in the same way one would type on a full-size keyboard. However, for someone like me who has been using a cell phone with a full QWERTY keyboard to send text-messages over the past few years, the buttons on the PS3 Wireless Keypad seem generously-sized, and are perfect for thumb-typing.
The touch-pad feature is also a nice surprise, and is relatively functional after proper calibration, which is done by holding down the blue and orange shoulder buttons for a few seconds until the indicator flashes once. It's still not quite as good as a real laptop touch-pad, but it comes pretty close; users should also be sure to change their mouse pointer speed in the "Accessories" section of the XMB for optimal function.
It it also true, as many other reviewers have stated, that the addition of this keypad does not add a significant amount of weight to the Dual Shock 3 controller. Access to all the necessary controller buttons remains the same while not disturbing the controller's overall balance; you can set it on a table and it will still sit the same as it would if the keyboard were not attached. I would even say that certain buttons -- particularly select, start, and the PS button -- are actually easier to reach because their access is slightly elevated by the addition of the keyboard.
My one and only complaint about this keypad is that the keys are not backlit. Playing a game in a low-light situation is often more immersive than playing in a well-lit room, but the markings on the keys are impossible to discern in low-light, especially considering all the function characters printed above the actual keys. I suppose that over time one would become accustomed to where everything is and -- like a full-sized keyboard -- one would not need to look at the keys so much while typing. However, I have had my cell phone for years, and still need to peek every once in while to find some character that I don't commonly use.
This keyboard would be absolutely perfect (and worthy of a 5-star rating) if the keys were backlit; there could even be a switch, button, or dial to turn the backlight on and off. White characters would be the default illumination, but pressing the orange function key could hide the white characters to reveal the orange, and pressing the blue function key could also hide the white characters to reveal only the blue.
Overall this is a fantastic and well-designed accessory for PS3 users who do a lot of typing, but do not want to have to wrestle with a full-sized keyboard and mouse.
Customer Review: Perfect Accessory For the Playstation...
Summary: 4 Stars
Sony did a nice job in designing this device. It physically integrates very nicely with the controller and doesn't add much weight at all. The "pairing" is very simplistic and once paired, the keypad functions very well. It is very similar to typing/texting on a blackberry. You do have to get used to the location of "non-standard" keys such as the underbar, @ symbol etc... but once you do, it's quite easy to use.
The keypad is actually much smaller than it appears to be in the pictures (at least for me it was). It was a pleasant surprise.
I actually choose to leave it connected to my controller and notice that it does not interfere with gaming or other functions on the controller at all.
Regarding the touchpad, I've found that it's not useful at all which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. Not having the touchpad is not a big deal for me as I generally use the keys on the controller anyway.
Sony could improve this device by 1) adding backlighting and 2)re-designing the touchpad functionality.
Overall, I'm satisfied and would recommend it.
Good luck with your purchase...
Customer Review: PS3 Keyboard
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as a gift - I have not used it, however the price online through Amazon is much cheaper than in the stores. Shipped quickly and arrived in good condition. Customer Review: you'd think for the price this keyboard would at least be backlit but......
Summary: 3 Stars
this is so convenient, a lot of times i'll get a message while im playing then i gotta pause grab the keyboard from the desk, switch the keyboard on type the message and send, well this makes things much more convenient, i love it but it has one flaw, the keyboard is not backlit why? I have this habit of playing with all the lights out, the only light in my living room comes from the TV, so the fact that this cool looking keyboard isn't back lit is a pain :-(
Also why are Sony products so expensive? this keyboard is over $40, why? If you don't use your keyboard a lot maybe you you should save your money, thats my 2 cents.