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PS3 Wireless Keypad Releases On November 28 In UK

Although we've heard that the PlayStation 3 wireless keypad was delayed until next month in North America, it appears it'll still make it to European store shelves in November.

According to Strategy Informer, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that the very cool wireless keypad will be available in the UK on November 28 for the price of £24.99. Initially unveiled at the Leipzig Games Convention, this is the unit that clips onto either the Sixaxis or Dual Shock 3 controller and it allows you to use a keypad for message typing. This bypasses the need to utilize the on-screen keyboard on the PS3 - which is cumbersome - and the keypad even boasts a mouse input and a touch-pad. If you have one of these, you may be more inclined to browse the 'Net on Sony's machine, and it certainly makes online communication with other gamers a bit easier. Granted, most people are using headsets for in-game comms, but this keypad is more versatile; it's best used for other Internet-related activities. It could be a very nice gift for PS3 owners this holiday season, too.

U.S. gamers can expect this nifty accessory to hit store shelves during the first week of December, so either way, it'll be available in both regions within the next couple of weeks. For some, this is a must-have peripheral.

11/18/2008 Ben Dutka

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Comments (19 posts)

Cavan
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:28:26 PM
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Makes a change for once.

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CH1N00K
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:30:29 PM
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I can see how some people will be all over this,it still doesn't interest me. If i'm surfing the net I don't want to type onto a small keypad, I'd rather use a full size Keyboard. I never got into the whole texting thing, I think it has something to do with having broken my thumb once and now it's not as quick and flexible as it should be. It's a neat gadget, but I'd rather they come out with a voice recognition system or something. Say what website you want to go visit and it comes up...that would be neat. Something like the system in End War works, but with more options. (hold R2, speak: "www" "dot" "psxextreme" "dot" "com", release R2) Although you'd have to be careful, PSXextreme could be accidently translated to a different site if not pronounced clearly,lol, but it could store a library of words you use most, like predictive text.

I know it's not a perfect system but I think it would be neat to try. Help get rid of all the peripherals cluttering up the living room too. But that's just my thought on it.
Last edited by CH1N00K on 11/18/2008 1:31:59 PM

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N a S a H
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 6:18:54 PM

ROFL!

I prefer to use a full size keyboard too but this thing is great just to have.

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Dingodial
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 11:16:23 AM

This sounds great but I'm with CH1N00K. I can type over 40 wps. on a full size keyboard but since I can only use my thumbs on a keypad, it could take several minutes to type something.

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Craigo
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:35:05 PM
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This will be great for HOME! Sites are saying in the next 2-3 weeks, Open Beta!
If it catches on, it might be good for developers (More buttons).

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Bardock617
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:39:58 PM
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this seemed good at first but its WAY too expensive. im not gonna spend the equivalent of a new controller for a keypad attachment.

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Craigo
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:43:46 PM

I think it will come in handy.

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CH1N00K
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:45:26 PM

That too...I'd rather buy a new dualshock controller than a keypad...

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Daedusian
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 8:31:01 PM

Lol it's why I'm making it an xmas gift. Therefore, I won't be paying for it =)

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EddPm6
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:40:20 PM
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whats with the delay? i see this already in my walmart. of course my walmart is tard. they usually put games out the day before release and i buy them.

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Deleted User
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 3:30:22 PM
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cant wait.

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shaydey77
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 3:59:06 PM
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What happened to the Nov 17 release date for home?I thought it was 90% official or something like that..oh well!!when it arrives it will be good!! I think the voice recognition thing sounds awesome!Ch1n00k great bit of thinking!But does anyone have the rights to develop stuff like that?along with sleeping on your back and one side if i remember correctly?

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CH1N00K
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:08:44 PM

As long as they don't patent it, I don't see why they can't develop it. Sure someone might steal it from them, but they could at least start it right? Unless they find some legal loophole that lets them patent a key part of the system for it to work.

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Cavan
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:01:51 PM
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i just checked ebay for the keypad, theres only one guy i found pre ordering it 120 dollas plus p&p 80 english pounds that is.. is that guy even for real?? lol

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LightShow
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:39:13 PM
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I'm with Bardock, i can use a new controller more than a keypad, especially since theres about 10 usb keyboards and mice floating around the house.

maybe when they cut it to $15, but for now? aint gonna happen.
Last edited by LightShow on 11/18/2008 4:40:07 PM

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Bardock617
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 7:10:06 PM

they apparently cut BC to fund hardware and accessory dev. to help drop prices on Accessories yet SIXAXIS is still 49.99 and DS3's are 55.99 STILL. im gonna try buying a DS3 used from GameStop or from a closing Circuit City.

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JoshBall
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:10:09 PM
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It needs to be cheaper, like £10 or £15, then people would buy it

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Shatterday
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:50:07 AM
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I'm not sure that this would be worth it. I mean yeah, it's pretty neat and I do send a lot of messages on my PS3 but thats a little pricey.

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Robertson99
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:59:52 AM
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Tbh i don't see why you lot are complaining about the price? If you get a decent keyboard and mouse then it'll cost around £40, for a proper good one. Yeah fair enough you can get cheap ones, but they are likely to malfunction or have a low life span. This is cheap...and it comes out on launch date of R2...blates getting both :D

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