Keypad Attachment for the DS3 and SixAxis
Written by Chris Rah Osiris 
A wireless keypad was announced for the DS3 and SixAxis during the Sony Press Conference. This should come in handy with all of the in-game messages that you are probably receiving these days. The attachment will connect via the USB port at the top of your controller. There will also be “touchpad” mode. Shortcut buttons for your message box and friends list are also provided. Thank goodness. I like the convenience that provides.
I’m getting one. Are you?
August 20, 2008 at 4:17 pm
LOL at your site reviewing the Logitech diNovo Mini then this news coming out
August 20, 2008 at 4:17 pm
If its cheap, I’ll get it.
August 20, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Whoah, hadn’t seen this pic yet. Seems awkward since it will be weighted differently (depending on DS3 or SIXAXIS). Hm…
August 20, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Definitely..
August 20, 2008 at 4:41 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/2781722342/sizes/o/
August 20, 2008 at 4:52 pm
SOLD!
August 20, 2008 at 4:58 pm
@ stalkingsilence
thanks for the link. picture was huge though. wasnt expecting that lol. looks like it might make messaging easier. looks like a button to pop up your inbox which would be good. im so use to clicking people name to look at the mail but now they changed it to go to the gamercard.lol its been gettin annoyin lol
August 20, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Very interesting. I was high considering getting the Logitech diNovo Mini for a few weeks now but I didn’t like the idea of repeatedly having to swap my controller for the keyboard. I think I might just have to pick this up! I’m just hoping the attachment doesn’t significantly increase the weight of DS3.
August 20, 2008 at 5:29 pm
This looks like a nice addition. Short-cut keys are a huge plus. I’m sold on it too!
August 20, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I have a small keyboard that I can just put next to me and use when needed. I’m fine with that for now.
August 20, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Same here. My USB keyboard works just fine. I do like the way the attachment looks, but honestly, I think it would interfere with my index fingers idle position (L1 & R1).
August 20, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Looks nice, I migth get it if is cheap
August 20, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Price is big factor but it should not be $150. I would guess in the $39.99 range or maybe the same price as the old sixaxxis controller $49.99. I will consider it after HOME and Life with Playstation are launched.
August 20, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Awesome, I’m sold as long as it’s reasonable. I would assume it would be a good price since they have to go against Microsoft’s messenger kit @ $30
August 20, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Pfft who needs to communicate when u can play games instead…
August 20, 2008 at 9:59 pm
All we need now is a browser upgrade to effectively browse the internet lol.
August 20, 2008 at 10:27 pm
wow, I like the look of it. I’ll be picking one up.