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

[Llamaskull]

Sadly I'm on Sargatanas, but I hope you have a good time in the game! A new keyboard shouldn't be expensive, I'm using one that around 20$.

Yeah, I can go grab one of those from a Radio Shack close to home- I've seen them for the same price. Thanks!

[damofitz]

Providing you have Android or Apple, you can always install the PS app and use the keyboard option in second screen to type. Unfortunately, you still have to bring up the interface so the app knows you want to type, but its still quicker than the controller. Decided to give it a go as I would try to reply to something, then come off the chat log and find either everyone have moved on or the subject had completely changed.

[Llamaskull]

Providing you have Android or Apple, you can always install the PS app and use the keyboard option in second screen to type. Unfortunately, you still have to bring up the interface so the app knows you want to type, but its still quicker than the controller. Decided to give it a go as I would try to reply to something, then come off the chat log and find either everyone have moved on or the subject had completely changed.

I DO have a Nexus 7 and the PS app- I'll give that a try, too. I hadn't thought about the fact that it has a keyboard! Thanks!

[Llamaskull]

I DO have a Nexus 7 and the PS app- I'll give that a try, too. I hadn't thought about the fact that it has a keyboard! Thanks!

UPDATE:
So I used the PS app on my nexus 7 and it does work as a keyboard, but if you're not using it heavily the connection will time out after a couple of minutes. It'll do in a bind but I went ahead and ordered a regular ol' USB keyboard. If I get it on time I'll be trying it out tomorrow.

[Blokeymon]

In case you're interested, I have one of THESE and they're damn useful. No wires, and easy to set up.

Still prefer my PS3 official keypad though, but hey.

[Llamaskull]

In case you're interested, I have one of THESE and they're damn useful. No wires, and easy to set up.

Still prefer my PS3 official keypad though, but hey.

Nice! That's pretty much what I just ordered. Can't wait to try it out when I receive it!

[Grenwal]

Nice! That's pretty much what I just ordered. Can't wait to try it out when I receive it!

I trust nothing but my DS4 to work on my PS4 as far as Bluetooth is concerned. Please please come back and let us know if that works on your PS4, I'd like to be sure before I spend my hard earned $11!

[Llamaskull]

I trust nothing but my DS4 to work on my PS4 as far as Bluetooth is concerned. Please please come back and let us know if that works on your PS4, I'd like to be sure before I spend my hard earned $11!

I'll update tomorrow, with specifics and results.

[Aeora]

I've just made the port from PC to PS4, I'm not even gonna bother trying to use the controller, I just started using my keyboard and mouse straight away, much easier for typing and skill rotation (IMO).

[Sadana]

As everyone else has stated, yes, get a keyboard. FC mates of mine who do not have a keyboard hooked up to their playstation really suffer trying to pick out each letter on the screen with the controller. :/ In my FC too, if a member does not interact with anyone else in chat, they stay in the lowest, most restricted rank. :/

I will add though that the wireless usb keyboard I'd used with my ps3 is spazzing out with my ps4. No idea why. I replaced the batteries just in case but sometimes it is sluggish and then duplicates letters. :/