I dunno about the keyboard- but I HATE the idea of people IMing me while I'm on the 360. I have IM on the computer AND on my phone, do people seriously need to get a hold of me while I'm playing Gears?
Maybe this will be a good idea when they have more games out that lets people on PCs and Xbox play together. Right now, I don't see the point of integrating Messenger.
The keyboard looks cool, but what else would you use it for if you don't use messenger? 360 already has the headset...
Maybe this will be a good idea when they have more games out that lets people on PCs and Xbox play together. Right now, I don't see the point of integrating Messenger.
The keyboard looks cool, but what else would you use it for if you don't use messenger? 360 already has the headset...
I realize there are people that are sad enough to need Myspace loaded to their phones :cough: Helo :cough: But this keyboard attachment is just as pointless if it's only going to be for M$ Hen... 
Maybe it would be a little less pointless if you could browse the net with it but still... I got my PC and if that doesn't work my laptop...
Maybe it would be a little less pointless if you could browse the net with it but still... I got my PC and if that doesn't work my laptop...
You guys aren't seeing the big enough picture here.
Voice chat doesn't work in MMO's, and even when it does, it only works when you have a small concentrated group of maybe 10 - 20 people chatting with each other, say for instance a guild. It doesn't work when you have 100 - 200 people all in the same place yelling at each other.
Having this keyboard, an *official* MS keyboard attachment thingy, is the first step in trying to lure over some MMO's on the 360... think World of Warcraft. If MS could get World of Warcraft on the 360, imagine how huge that would be for Microsoft.
And it's been proven that a good solid MMO means serious $$$, and the rumors have been around forever that MS is trying to get WoW on the 360.
Voice chat doesn't work in MMO's, and even when it does, it only works when you have a small concentrated group of maybe 10 - 20 people chatting with each other, say for instance a guild. It doesn't work when you have 100 - 200 people all in the same place yelling at each other.
Having this keyboard, an *official* MS keyboard attachment thingy, is the first step in trying to lure over some MMO's on the 360... think World of Warcraft. If MS could get World of Warcraft on the 360, imagine how huge that would be for Microsoft.
And it's been proven that a good solid MMO means serious $$$, and the rumors have been around forever that MS is trying to get WoW on the 360.
Looks like I was right. It is an attachment that interfaces through the microphone jack.
Joystiq Keyboard Gallery
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[quote name='VipFREAK']You know... I'm not a fan of Chats like Ao Hell so I don't see how 10-20 people typing at once is any different than 10-20 people talking at once...[/QUOTE]
Because 10 to 20 people in a game chatting at once reads like this:
Hey do you want to trade?
Ok let's do it!
HAY GUYZ LETS GROUP
ALLIANCE R GAAAY
Yay I'm level 60
But 10 to 20 people chatting all at once sounds like this:
reihgisgSGSEGPSNGISgsegiosneg!!!?!ineoafioenf!
It's real pain in the ass on Vent in WoW when 20 - 25 people all talk at once.
Because 10 to 20 people in a game chatting at once reads like this:
Hey do you want to trade?
Ok let's do it!
HAY GUYZ LETS GROUP
ALLIANCE R GAAAY
Yay I'm level 60
But 10 to 20 people chatting all at once sounds like this:
reihgisgSGSEGPSNGISgsegiosneg!!!?!ineoafioenf!
It's real pain in the ass on Vent in WoW when 20 - 25 people all talk at once.
[quote name='VipFREAK']Yay... instead of instantly hearing 10-20 retards talk at once I get to see AND try to decifer wtf they are all saying. Right in the mists of wanna be FPS Doug doing a Headshot to me... yeah, that's much better. [/QUOTE]
Um... I'm talking specifically about MMO's being a use for this new keyboard. I never mentioned FPS's or any other genre.
[/QUOTE]Um... I'm talking specifically about MMO's being a use for this new keyboard. I never mentioned FPS's or any other genre.
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[quote name='Roufuss']You guys aren't seeing the big enough picture here.
Voice chat doesn't work in MMO's, and even when it does, it only works when you have a small concentrated group of maybe 10 - 20 people chatting with each other, say for instance a guild. It doesn't work when you have 100 - 200 people all in the same place yelling at each other.
Having this keyboard, an *official* MS keyboard attachment thingy, is the first step in trying to lure over some MMO's on the 360... think World of Warcraft. If MS could get World of Warcraft on the 360, imagine how huge that would be for Microsoft.
And it's been proven that a good solid MMO means serious $$$, and the rumors have been around forever that MS is trying to get WoW on the 360.[/QUOTE]
Roufuss, I think you are dead on. Hasn't the new Conan MMO already been announced for 360? If so, of course people are going to want a handy keyboard.
I think there is a bigger picture here actually, expanding on what Roufuss said. I think, since this is an official MS product, it will be possible, in the future, for games to support it for game functionality. Let me explain.
We will never see this thing required by any game, of course. But I can see some RPG's like Mass Effect or Oblivion releasing patches that gives you the menu option to map commands and functions to buttons on the keyboard. Why wouldn't they? It would be relatively easy to add to any game.
Voice chat doesn't work in MMO's, and even when it does, it only works when you have a small concentrated group of maybe 10 - 20 people chatting with each other, say for instance a guild. It doesn't work when you have 100 - 200 people all in the same place yelling at each other.
Having this keyboard, an *official* MS keyboard attachment thingy, is the first step in trying to lure over some MMO's on the 360... think World of Warcraft. If MS could get World of Warcraft on the 360, imagine how huge that would be for Microsoft.
And it's been proven that a good solid MMO means serious $$$, and the rumors have been around forever that MS is trying to get WoW on the 360.[/QUOTE]
Roufuss, I think you are dead on. Hasn't the new Conan MMO already been announced for 360? If so, of course people are going to want a handy keyboard.
I think there is a bigger picture here actually, expanding on what Roufuss said. I think, since this is an official MS product, it will be possible, in the future, for games to support it for game functionality. Let me explain.
We will never see this thing required by any game, of course. But I can see some RPG's like Mass Effect or Oblivion releasing patches that gives you the menu option to map commands and functions to buttons on the keyboard. Why wouldn't they? It would be relatively easy to add to any game.
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[quote name='shrike4242']I picked one of these new @ GS for $9.99 with some spare credit (no sign of the link on the Logitech site, so this was the best I could find):
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Playstation-2-USB-Keyboard/dp/B00008OQTI
A godsend for typing in the codes on XBL cards, XBLA point cards and XBLA game cards. Even had a little sticker on the side of the box that says "Works Great For Xbox 360". Works nice for text messages on XBL as well.
The little clip-on keyboard would be nice for wireless typing, though that keyboard above was cheap and easy to deal with.[/QUOTE]
Does anyone have a link to a cheap wireless keyboard that isn't infra-red?
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Playstation-2-USB-Keyboard/dp/B00008OQTI
A godsend for typing in the codes on XBL cards, XBLA point cards and XBLA game cards. Even had a little sticker on the side of the box that says "Works Great For Xbox 360". Works nice for text messages on XBL as well.
The little clip-on keyboard would be nice for wireless typing, though that keyboard above was cheap and easy to deal with.[/QUOTE]
Does anyone have a link to a cheap wireless keyboard that isn't infra-red?
[quote name='Roufuss']You guys aren't seeing the big enough picture here.
Voice chat doesn't work in MMO's, and even when it does, it only works when you have a small concentrated group of maybe 10 - 20 people chatting with each other, say for instance a guild. It doesn't work when you have 100 - 200 people all in the same place yelling at each other.
Having this keyboard, an *official* MS keyboard attachment thingy, is the first step in trying to lure over some MMO's on the 360... think World of Warcraft. If MS could get World of Warcraft on the 360, imagine how huge that would be for Microsoft.
And it's been proven that a good solid MMO means serious $$$, and the rumors have been around forever that MS is trying to get WoW on the 360.[/QUOTE]
Excellent point, but I doubt WoW will be on the 360. Blizzard doesn't have a console department anymore.
k
Voice chat doesn't work in MMO's, and even when it does, it only works when you have a small concentrated group of maybe 10 - 20 people chatting with each other, say for instance a guild. It doesn't work when you have 100 - 200 people all in the same place yelling at each other.
Having this keyboard, an *official* MS keyboard attachment thingy, is the first step in trying to lure over some MMO's on the 360... think World of Warcraft. If MS could get World of Warcraft on the 360, imagine how huge that would be for Microsoft.
And it's been proven that a good solid MMO means serious $$$, and the rumors have been around forever that MS is trying to get WoW on the 360.[/QUOTE]
Excellent point, but I doubt WoW will be on the 360. Blizzard doesn't have a console department anymore.
k
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[quote name='thrustbucket']Does anyone have a link to a cheap wireless keyboard that isn't infra-red?[/quote]Good luck with that one. Plenty of them out there bundled with mice, though keyboards on their own, that's a rare bird.
[quote name='shrike4242']I picked one of these new @ GS for $9.99 with some spare credit (no sign of the link on the Logitech site, so this was the best I could find):
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Playstation-2-USB-Keyboard/dp/B00008OQTI
A godsend for typing in the codes on XBL cards, XBLA point cards and XBLA game cards. Even had a little sticker on the side of the box that says "Works Great For Xbox 360". Works nice for text messages on XBL as well.
The little clip-on keyboard would be nice for wireless typing, though that keyboard above was cheap and easy to deal with.[/QUOTE]
Just to inform people the Playstation 2 NetPlay controller/keyboard is the same keyboard as this , it detaches out of the middle .
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-NetPlay-Controller-Sony-Playstation/dp/B00006SKJ4 $14.99 Amazon
I picked up mine long ago for $13.xx at Best Buy on clearance .
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Playstation-2-USB-Keyboard/dp/B00008OQTI
A godsend for typing in the codes on XBL cards, XBLA point cards and XBLA game cards. Even had a little sticker on the side of the box that says "Works Great For Xbox 360". Works nice for text messages on XBL as well.
The little clip-on keyboard would be nice for wireless typing, though that keyboard above was cheap and easy to deal with.[/QUOTE]
Just to inform people the Playstation 2 NetPlay controller/keyboard is the same keyboard as this , it detaches out of the middle .
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-NetPlay-Controller-Sony-Playstation/dp/B00006SKJ4 $14.99 Amazon
I picked up mine long ago for $13.xx at Best Buy on clearance .
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I think they should have just come up with an adaptor that allows you to plug a regular keyboard into the bottom of the control pad instead and proprietar-ise and rape people's wallets for that.
[quote name='fathamburger']I think they should have just come up with an adaptor that allows you to plug a regular keyboard into the bottom of the control pad instead and proprietar-ise and rape people's wallets for that.[/QUOTE]
You can use any USB keyboard already.
You can use any USB keyboard already.
[quote name='fathamburger']I think they should have just come up with an adaptor that allows you to plug a regular keyboard into the bottom of the control pad instead and proprietar-ise and rape people's wallets for that.[/QUOTE]
Are you serious you expect ms to make the xbox controller work as a wireless usb converter. Why don't just buy a wireless keyboard and use that off the regular usb. Heck even if they made such an adapter it would kill your battery in minutes because the keyboard isn't designed for wireless usage.
Are you serious you expect ms to make the xbox controller work as a wireless usb converter. Why don't just buy a wireless keyboard and use that off the regular usb. Heck even if they made such an adapter it would kill your battery in minutes because the keyboard isn't designed for wireless usage.
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[quote name='BULL_Ship']Are you serious you expect ms to make the xbox controller work as a wireless usb converter. Why don't just buy a wireless keyboard and use that off the regular usb. Heck even if they made such an adapter it would kill your battery in minutes because the keyboard isn't designed for wireless usage.[/quote]
This way it doesnt use up an extra port for local multiplayer if you need the control pad to play as well.
This way it doesnt use up an extra port for local multiplayer if you need the control pad to play as well.
[quote name='fathamburger']This way it doesnt use up an extra port for local multiplayer if you need the control pad to play as well.[/QUOTE]
you need some of this:
http://www.getusb.info/usb-flash-drive-usb-hub-its-all-the-same/
flash drive AND HUB!
you need some of this:
http://www.getusb.info/usb-flash-drive-usb-hub-its-all-the-same/
flash drive AND HUB!
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That flash drive and hub thing is awesome. Ive never seen that.
ing awesome.
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[quote name='Richlough']Just to inform people the Playstation 2 NetPlay controller/keyboard is the same keyboard as this , it detaches out of the middle .
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-NetPlay-Controller-Sony-Playstation/dp/B00006SKJ4 $14.99 Amazon
I picked up mine long ago for $13.xx at Best Buy on clearance .[/quote]
Damn, I was thinking that the keyboard was locked into the center of that controller.s Nice to know you could score it from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-NetPlay-Controller-Sony-Playstation/dp/B00006SKJ4 $14.99 Amazon
I picked up mine long ago for $13.xx at Best Buy on clearance .[/quote]
Damn, I was thinking that the keyboard was locked into the center of that controller.
s Nice to know you could score it from Amazon.
[quote name='PyroGamer']I have MSN, and because I have it, I can tell that nobody uses it.
My friends list on my IM program: 138 AIM contacts, 24 Yahoo contacts, 21 MSN Contacts, 8 Gmail Jabber contacts
Obviously I didn't mean NOBODY litteraly. Here in America everyone uses AIM. Most of my MSN contacts are from GB.[/QUOTE]
When i was in high school all of my friends used AIM. This was pretty much due to the fact that AOL was the most common ISP before broadband was widely available and so people who didnt have AOL ended up getting AIM as to not be left out.
In college, all of my international friends used MSN and most American friends use MSN(a few use both MSN and AIM). One of my friends had more MSN contacts than all of your contacts + my contacts put together. So just because you use MSN doesnt mean you can factually tell people that nobody uses it.
Back on topic
I think the keyboard will come in handy, especially since you have games like FFXI and PSU that will benefit from it. Im still pretty mad that the 6 player chat is not voice chat though :/
My friends list on my IM program: 138 AIM contacts, 24 Yahoo contacts, 21 MSN Contacts, 8 Gmail Jabber contacts
Obviously I didn't mean NOBODY litteraly. Here in America everyone uses AIM. Most of my MSN contacts are from GB.[/QUOTE]
When i was in high school all of my friends used AIM. This was pretty much due to the fact that AOL was the most common ISP before broadband was widely available and so people who didnt have AOL ended up getting AIM as to not be left out.
In college, all of my international friends used MSN and most American friends use MSN(a few use both MSN and AIM). One of my friends had more MSN contacts than all of your contacts + my contacts put together. So just because you use MSN doesnt mean you can factually tell people that nobody uses it.
Back on topic
I think the keyboard will come in handy, especially since you have games like FFXI and PSU that will benefit from it. Im still pretty mad that the 6 player chat is not voice chat though :/
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I love the keyboard and I would definitely buy it. I rather have a nice - compact keyboard that I can easily attach and unattach. I only use MSN messenger and so do my friends so I will definitely get this whenever it comes out.
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13477
By the way, this is not going to make the controller "heavy"...
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=13477
By the way, this is not going to make the controller "heavy"...
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I just hope an integrated browser is in the works. Long story short, I am going to live in Italy next year and it would be GREAT if I didn't have to ship over my PC and 360.
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Has anyone heard anything lately on this device? I thought this was supposed to be released this summer, but haven't seen a release date yet for it. Would come in handy for me since I have some MSN Messenger contacts who do not have Xbox 360's. Would be nice to be able to chat back and forth with this while i'm playing a game.
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the controllers are wireless for a reason. I couldnt use a keyboard because i sit too far away from the console
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Well it appears to be priced and dated.
Microsoft 360 Messenger Kit
No thank you $30 dollars. I don't need an extra wired headset.
Microsoft 360 Messenger Kit
No thank you $30 dollars. I don't need an extra wired headset.
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$30!? WTF? Man, its cheaper to just get a generic USB keyboard for under $10
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[quote name='LinkinPrime']$30!? WTF? Man, its cheaper to just get a generic USB keyboard for under $10[/quote]
Logitech's USB mini-keyboard for PS2 works quite nicely and was $9.99 @ GS.
Plus, no drain on the controller's battery for the backlit buttons on the chatpad addition.
Logitech's USB mini-keyboard for PS2 works quite nicely and was $9.99 @ GS.
Plus, no drain on the controller's battery for the backlit buttons on the chatpad addition.
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=802723
As always, this release date isn't definite because it IS EBGamestop..but it's only a few weeks away.
September 5 retail at $30
Your thoughts?
My thoughts? $10 too much. MAYBE even $5 too much, but $25 to me for this would be considering splurging.
Maybe it's time to use that $10 CC coupon that I've had since May..or I'll go whore myself on freebie sites. I do want this..but..not really looking to pay for this.
In other news:
The new color controllers are coming out soon..10/04 to be exact
Blue & Pink
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=802760
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=802761
Interesting..but that blue one is kinda bleh looking. The pink one isn't THAT bad. Where's green?!
Hooray for accessories!
As always, this release date isn't definite because it IS EBGamestop..but it's only a few weeks away.
September 5 retail at $30
Your thoughts?
My thoughts? $10 too much. MAYBE even $5 too much, but $25 to me for this would be considering splurging.
Maybe it's time to use that $10 CC coupon that I've had since May..or I'll go whore myself on freebie sites. I do want this..but..not really looking to pay for this.
In other news:
The new color controllers are coming out soon..10/04 to be exact
Blue & Pink
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=802760
http://www.ebgames.com/product.asp?product_id=802761
Interesting..but that blue one is kinda bleh looking. The pink one isn't THAT bad. Where's green?!
Hooray for accessories!
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I don't really "Chat" much, so not a big deal. Would be nice to have for like $15 or so.
Also, why does it include ANOTHER Wired headset. I already have like 3 or 4 of these...sheesh.
Also, why does it include ANOTHER Wired headset. I already have like 3 or 4 of these...sheesh.
[quote name='Rig']Can't see too many people buying those pink controllers, and I don't like that blue much (especially without a matching console color).
And I would love the keyboard, but $30 is too high for me. $20 or less would probably be where I pick one up.[/QUOTE]
True, especially for the 360 demographic. That blue one is really kinda.. bleck. Comparing the 2, I like the pink one better. Still don't know why they didn't go with red and green?!
[quote name='doubledown']I don't really "Chat" much, so not a big deal. Would be nice to have for like $15 or so.
Also, why does it include ANOTHER Wired headset. I already have like 3 or 4 of these...sheesh.[/QUOTE]
It's funny that the headset comes with it. The headset being included is probably the reason WHY it's $10 too much. Oh well.
And I would love the keyboard, but $30 is too high for me. $20 or less would probably be where I pick one up.[/QUOTE]
True, especially for the 360 demographic. That blue one is really kinda.. bleck. Comparing the 2, I like the pink one better. Still don't know why they didn't go with red and green?!
[quote name='doubledown']I don't really "Chat" much, so not a big deal. Would be nice to have for like $15 or so.
Also, why does it include ANOTHER Wired headset. I already have like 3 or 4 of these...sheesh.[/QUOTE]
It's funny that the headset comes with it. The headset being included is probably the reason WHY it's $10 too much. Oh well.
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