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 PlayStation Network 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.
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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Good product.:
I liked it. It is hard to see in not well lit spaces. And I wish the buttons were bigger or wider. That would make them easier to find without looking all the time. Kind of like the ENV Touch phone. But it is amazing for how small it is how much stuff they have put into it.
Not spectacular for it's price:
Well after becoming addicted to PS Home I realized it was taking far too long to have chat convos with the digital text input and I started looking for alternatives. I had a spare usb keyboard laying around but it was not compatible with my PS3. I had remembered seeing one of these keypad thingies at Wal-Mart, however no local stores seem to carry them. I cam to amazon and found one 3rd party version of it for about half the price of the Sony model so I bought it. I was not pleased with that particular item... more info
Well made, good design:
I meant to buy this thing a year ago but the initial pic amazon offers of this makes it look like it fits between your knees or something...I dunno. But I bought a game that I knew would require a lot of communication since it's online, so I took the leap.
First off, the pics on this site are very misleading. This keyboard is very sleek, small and lightweight.
Installation is a no-brainer, there are some shortcut keys to other PS functions on it as well (direct to email, to browser,... more info
Happy with this product:
I use this when I connect to the internet with my PS3, and overall, I'm happy with it. The keys are small, but not too small, and if you can send text messages on a QWERTY cell phone pad then this should be no problem. Only complaint I have is that they keypad should have been lit so we could see them in the dark.
