Keyboard/chatpad pack-in bundle really needed for PS3/PS4 users.

[Conradus]

That chatpad is not convenient I highly recommend a real Keyboard for the full benefit.

I have to agree. I got the Sony-made chatpad, and it wasn't bad, but at the end, it was inadequate. I need to be able to touch-type at a decent pace to keep up with talking to other players. I had to go to a full-sized keyboard; first a USB one I had on hand as a stopgap, replaced by a Bluetooth keyboard bought for the purpose as a permanent solution, along with a Bluetooth mouse (very useful for sorting inventory, moving windows and a few other functions).

[Macka]

Can't. Keyboard can only be used for text input into the chat box on PS3.

Not true I do it all the time, if yours not setup that way go into game setup and change your keybinds.

[Conradus]

So where do you put the keyboard when you play? On your lap? You put the controller down and switch back and forth when you want to use the keyboard? I'd rather just have it all in my hand at once.

Actually, I have small fold-up tray; made to eat off of, really, but it serves this purpose well enough. Yes, I have to put down the controller to type, which has drawbacks but still works better for me than trying to use a chat pad. What I wouldn't give for four hands...

[Lawless]

Or I could be using the keyboard to play the game and say screw the controller, also with my macros and my fast typing no one even notices Im not even holding the controller.

Ah, ok to each their own. I prefer the controller. Using the keyboard on ps3 would slow me down... but thinking back I did use the controller usb keyboard combo for ff 11 on ps2 with the hdd add on lol.

[Demeos]

One can hope they have plans of adding voice chat to the PS3/4 versions if it gets added at all. Was kind of surprised they didn't include that.

[necrosis]

Not true I do it all the time, if yours not setup that way go into game setup and change your keybinds.

That is new. I remember it saying on the box that keyboard is chat only on PS3.

[Macka]

One can hope they have plans of adding voice chat to the PS3/4 versions if it gets added at all. Was kind of surprised they didn't include that.

For the PS3 it would still be a problem since PS3 players would only be able to speak to PS3 players still hindering PC from communicating with PS3 players. Also, having a built in voice chat system should only be between party members and Have a mute button ready cause I know how a random group would go. Some Kid: "rahhhhhh hellooooo everyyyyyyyyybody I had sex and it was greatttttttttttttt blah blah blah" lol. I would probably end up having more muted players then blacklisted RMTs lol.

[Macka]

That is new. I remember it saying on the box that keyboard is chat only on PS3.

No it says it doesnt support keyboard/mouse on the box but they have since change that during the Beta.