Playing on PS4- is it really better to get a USB keyboard?

[Llamaskull]

So I just started two days ago, got up to level 10 as an Arcanist and have yet to start doing dungeons. My plan to deal with communication in the dungeons is to set up macros, and probably end up spamming the "I'm new, playing on PS4 and don't have a keyboard" macro.
I've seen it recommended that getting a USB keyboard is a good idea. I have a few questions about that. Firstly, I don't type particularly well to begin with so I wonder if it will be any better. Secondly, do I have to switch the overall control scheme to keyboard or keyboard and mouse to use the keyboard for chat inputs? Thirdly, how much chatting is really going on in dungeons? It seems, from my limited WOW experience, that most people kind of just know what to do and the chat is minimal.

[Taecyeon]

Yea I was also thinking about getting a keyboard. I love this game on the PS4 but chatting is a pain. Even just talking to people in and around the towns are hard. As soon as I get the message typed the person runs off lol.

[Elice_Brigadd]

You can use a keyboard for chat without switching to mouse/keyboard control. For me, once I set up the keyboard, any time I start typing on the keyboard it automatically starts typing in the chat window. Very convenient.

[Liquid0celot89]

Yea I was also thinking about getting a keyboard. I love this game on the PS4 but chatting is a pain. Even just talking to people in and around the towns are hard. As soon as I get the message typed the person runs off lol.

Yes! I have the same problem haha. I want to say thanks to those that heal me, but it isn't fun without a keyboard lol

[Llamaskull]

Yes! I have the same problem haha. I want to say thanks to those that heal me, but it isn't fun without a keyboard lol

Hey, the macros aren't too bad for stuff like thanking healers- it takes a little practice to call up macros on the crossbar, select it, then pick your message- definitely not as fast as a keyboard, but still faster than the virtual keyboard. I turned up doing a couple of custom macros, such as, "Playing on PS4, no keyboard," and it's getting me by, at least for casual conversations.

I did order a USB keyboard, though. Waiting to get it in the mail.

[Rezoslip]

PS4 USER HERE. CONTROLLER FOR PLAYING. KEYBOARD FOR CHATTING. WORTH EVERY PENNY. WOULD NEVER GO BACK TO CONTROLLER ONLY FOR TALKING

[Tule]

1. I would imagine it would still be faster, but I have no idea. Thats something for you to know. How long did it take you to type this thread? Would it have been longer with an on-screen keyboard?

2. No. Typing on a keyboard has nothing to do with the control set up. Just plug it in and start typing.

3. Not much. I hardly use mine outside of FC/LS chat. However, there are moments when players are new to certain dungeon mechanics and it would be best to have a way to communicate with them. Maybe you'll need to explain something to them. Maybe you need to discuss who will handle certain things. I imagine for a lot of these you could have macros to say "Yes, I know" or "I'll handle the doors" or something, but its always better to type out a more personalized and coherent message. I hate when I get a robotic answer from someone, especially if they end up failing their job. Then I wonder if they really knew are were just BSing with a vague confirmation.

[Underlord]

I own a ps4 and have keyboard. I use controller mainly but switch to keyboard when chatting. Its not difficult to use at times. But my fc has people that play on pc, ps3 and ps4. And for the mIdst we use Teamspeak. Its faster then typing and allows for dinner fun and banter with the grind. If using a keyboard I suggest knowing the command to reply, shout and such as it will help greatly.

[Maero]

Yes and PS4 has true keyboard support so you may keybind just like on a PC.
The usb keyboard i have used on PS3 work fine on PS4 as well

[Kittitacho]

the keyboard is completely worth it. If you like to be lazy like I do and lay down while you play I recommend a wireless keyboard