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PlayStation 3 Wireless keypad | 
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| From: Sony Computer Entertainment
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $44.92
You Save: $5.07 (10%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 59
Platform: Playstation 3
Media: Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: PlayStation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 98048
Model: 98048
UPC: 711719804802
EAN: 0711719804802
ASIN: B001ENPDJA
Release Date: December 15, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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Product Description
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
Amazon.com Product Description
The Wireless Keypad for the Sony PlayStation 3 turns your regular controller into a texting device with mouse input capabilities, while still maintaining full gameplay functionality. This Blue tooth device attaches to any DualShock 3 or SixAxis wireless controller and enables effortless Internet browsing, emailing and instant messaging on the PlayStation Network and PlayStation Home. 
The Wireless Keypad for the PS3 turns your regular controller into a texting device with mouse input capabilities. View larger. |  | The Wireless Keypad for the Sony PlayStation 3: - Attaches to any DualShock 3 or SixAxis wireless controller.
- Utilizes a QWERTY keypad for fast, thumbs-only typing.
- Allows for convenient scrolling and selection with the touchpad mouse.
- Design includes Blue tooth 2.0 and a rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery.
|  | | QWERTY Keypad Mimics Smartphones
Adding the wireless keypad turns your regular wireless controller into a easy-to-hold, multifunctional device. Mimicking the QWERTY keypad on smartphones, this device is also designed for fast, thumbs-only typing. The unique touchpad feature allows for convenient scrolling and mouse for the PlayStation 3 on-screen display. When you touchpad is pressed, you can not use the keys for character input, but you can slide your finger on this area to select something on screen. Blue tooth 2.0, Short Cut Keys, and More
Dedicated short-cut keys provide time-saving instant access to Message Box and other online communication applications on the PlayStation Network. This device charges by connecting it directly to the PlayStation 3 system using a standard USB cable. It is important to note that this device features Blue tooth 2.0, with an operating range of up to 33 feet, and it comes equipped with a rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery (Capacity: 610mAh). By integrating all these features into a sleek and elegant design you can further enhance your online interactivity on the PlayStation 3 system.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
 Serviceable, but disappointing January 6, 2009
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.
 A Must if your into Playstation Home. January 5, 2009
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.
A Convenient Truth January 5, 2009
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!
Great keypad! January 4, 2009
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!
 Almost There December 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The PlayStation 3 Wireless keypad delivers pretty much all you can expect from a controller attached keypad except for one thing...
Pros:
-Detaches from the controller (I use it separately sometimes)
-Attractive design and concept
-Touch pad is quite good (remember to calibrate it!!!)
-Feels good and not too heavy... makes the normal Sixaxis controller feel like a Dualshock!
-Button placement is great for my fingers... I was doubtful when seeing the first pictures on Kotaku!
-No impact on my current gameplay!
-Easy sync through USB connection
Cons:
-No backlighting of buttons... WTF is wrong with Sony and no backlighting?
First the ps3 Blu-ray remote has no backlighting... now this? Haven't they learned?
-Does not include USB cable with the high price tag
All in all... the prevention of using this with lights off cost it from being 5 stars for me. I seriously have a biased opinion due to using the 360 chatpad with its awesome backlighting of the buttons.
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