PS3 Controller Keypad

I'm currently playing FFXIV on PC and was looking to make the transition to the PS3 version when it comes out.

I was wondering if anyone has ever used this Keypad add-on for the PS3 controller? Thoughts?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Eu%2BTFfYOL.jpg

link: http://www.amazon.com/PS3-Wireless-Keypad-Playstation-3/dp/B001ENPDJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344455965&sr=8-1&keywords=PS3+Wireless+Keypad

It will probably be better than moving your hands from gamepad to keyboard anytime you want to talk.
I guess the only drawback is that the buttons are sorta small. I doubt many have it seeing as must just use voice chat on the PS3.

I rather just use a keyboard.. would be a lot faster for me atleast using the keyboard over that thing. If you don't want to use a keyboard, i suppose that is the controller to go with.

I have that, but for me its a million times easier and faster to just use a keyboard.

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Originally Posted by Norack

I have that, but for me its a million times easier and faster to just use a keyboard.

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Would you be able able to elaborate? Are the buttons too small to be effective? I'll probably be playing from my couch so a full keyboard might be a bit hard to maneuver.

Why not get one of these bad boys lol:

http://l.yimg.com/ck/image/A8824/88241/300_88241.jpg

Pretty sure he just types faster then pressing those little buttons, like texting lol xD

I use to use a Blackberry so if it is anything like that, I should be alright.

The placement just seems a bit awkward. Looks kinda high up.

I have one of those. It's very much like typing on a blackberry. Also an added bonus, if you run you finger along the surface of the keys, the whole keyboard can act as a touchpad for a mouse cursor.

I'm currently playing on PC with a gamepad controller and switching from keyboard to controller isn't that difficult and annoying as it may seem. I have noticed it at all at least.

With that small connected controller keyboard you're still basically taking your hands off the remote in order to type.

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Originally Posted by Shadowedge

I have one of those. It's very much like typing on a blackberry. Also an added bonus, if you run you finger along the surface of the keys, the whole keyboard can act as a touchpad for a mouse cursor.

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Thanks! I had no idea it had this feature, sounds useful.

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Originally Posted by Mairuzu

I'm currently playing on PC with a gamepad controller and switching from keyboard to controller isn't that difficult and annoying as it may seem. I have noticed it at all at least.

With that small connected controller keyboard you're still basically taking your hands off the remote in order to type.

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I've been using controller + keyboard combo since FFXI days and its been pretty seamless for me as well. It just wont work so well for me while playing on my couch (vs my pc desk setup).

I also think the numbered row (1-9) at the top of the keyboard would provide quick access to job abilities.

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Originally Posted by Dhalmel

It will probably be better than moving your hands from gamepad to keyboard anytime you want to talk.
I guess the only drawback is that the buttons are sorta small. I doubt many have it seeing as must just use voice chat on the PS3.

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Funny thing is I use a controller and I don't even notice when I do that. It just happens.

I have that keypad. Bought it for this game to use on PS3 but so far I been using it on Metal Gear Online until they shutdown the servers a few months ago :(

It works very good. 4/5 stars

The buttons should glow in the dark so I can see what I'm pressing in a dark room in my opinion.

I have it and actively use it at times on the PC for FFXIV. I wish it was like the 360's keypad and on the inside instead of where it's located for the PS3. It's a pain in the butt to type on and I'm not exaggerating. I mean, by all means it works and you'll be able to use it for the PS3 but it's just not as comfortable as it I feel it should/could be.

It's like typing on a Blackberry phone, button-wise. It's just not very comfortable or easy to type on, for me, anyway.

It all comes down to how fat your fingers are and how strong is your wrist, for me the PS Move and this keypad over the controller makes my hands get a little tired but I have skinny fingers so typing is not and issue and the additional "touch pad" feature is kinda neat, although is more like a proximity sensor, you don't actually have to touch the keypad for the cursor to move and it can be turned on and off with the touch of a button so you don't move the cursor accidentally while playing, when it's on the keys don't work and viceversa :-D

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Originally Posted by BiggLethal

Would you be able able to elaborate? Are the buttons too small to be effective? I'll probably be playing from my couch so a full keyboard might be a bit hard to maneuver.

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just like what someone else said its basically like txt'ing. but you need an even bigger hand cause instead of just holding a little phone your holding a whole controller and the finger placement takes a while to get use to. If you can type just fine while txting you shouldn't have any problem with it but if you do have a problem txt'ing than its probably better to stick with a full kb