Microsoft chatpad and Halo 3 accessories next week

if typing on the thumbpad automatically writes it into the chat in a games it seems worth it to me, otherwise it takes to long to chitchat in a game

Why can't Microsoft make a decent wired headset, like the 3rd party (I think) Halo 2 headsets for the original Xbox? The charge for my wireless one doesn't last nearly long enough, and keeps dropping out at the worst times, and the headband for my wired headset snapped within a couple of days!

Ive been waiting for this chat pad. But I don't want to get one until my current mic breaks. So that should be any day now, its already a couple of months old.

LOL. I'm just saying that MS mics are pretty crappy. I hope the one that comes with the chat pad is more durable.

They really only need 5 buttons.

n00b!
pwnd!
gay!
Bullshit!
F U n****r!

The chatpad is also great for us deaf gamers. There is a lot more of us than you might think.

My God! It's the Atari Jaguar all over again. MY EYES!!

I think the ZX Spectrum is the father of this child.

I often find myself typing out messages, either to messenger or Xbox Live contacts. Sometimes I just can't find my headset (it's wireless and my room is a tip) or I just can't be arsed to look for it in the first place. Typed messages are easier to understand anyway.

Has Microsoft released a keyboard? Cause if you could someone have a controller and keyboard hooked up, we wouldn't need...this.

man that looks nice

I don't think I want a PC keyboard lying around in my living room and bedroom tho... I'll be picking up the Chatpad when it launches.

is this a pad that plugs into the front port of the 360 controller, or is it a completely new controller?

A swear jar for online sounds better and better everyday.

Does anyone know if the Chatpad can only be used for in game chatting? Or is it usable as a replacement for the on screen keyboard everywhere (like entering passwords, credit card info, etc)?

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The wired headset is just fine, Stupidiot. Much better then the old around-the-head headset and the halo edtion headset. My ears would hurt like hell from that thing and the halo 2 one was annoying. I funkin hate using the on-screen keyboard to send txts. Getting the chatpad on day one if FYE gets it that day so I can get 3 bucks off. Im getting the Master Chief controller too, but not on the same day

Halo controllers because you got to catch 'em all,got to catch 'em Halomon.

hey yo Shagittarius...I disagress you. I am deaf latino guy from nyc I don't care about "the boss battle damn music" but who's boss battle? I can take any boss battle down are weakest. you don't know how deaf gamers still skill play gaming. they knows how levels or experinces, smart. why are you guys think our deaf gamers is dumb? but you never know when if you beat me in halo 3 and i can take you down! you lost cuz qwerty is very good. not for you who don't like qwerty. i can thanks to MS xbox 360 who is respect manys a deaf people. but I need bring all games turn on english sdh subtitle 110% "subtitle deaf and hard of hearing subititle" clone match with closed captioning for deaf gamers whos reading or sense hearing aids. Im very worry that halo have english sdh subtitle or not if not i call "HALL OF SHAME HALO 3"
since i call "HALL OF SHAME RESIDENT EVIL 4" without subtitle... I can blame all any company studio gaming that's all what are going joystiq do? joystiq can't do without deaf gamer thats show some respect deaf gamers p.s. hello joystiq no one if you listen me what i say who's agress me my points?


Shagittarius
Aug 31st 2007
7:15PMIt sucks that your deaf but at least you can't hear the boss battle music in Blue Dragon loop over and over and over and over and...

Hey can I side talk with this thing? Also, how long before it starts emitting blue smoke / red rings???

Does anyone know the weight of it?
it looks like it might be a bit heavy.

yo david, yeah i agress you how awesome i am? it is indeed i am. you know that all about the games without a subtitle cuz they develop the game so fast some miss to sell. are they crazy? geez! they need slow develop have idea mind a make add the a subtitle and sound effect in games no miss like japan a subtitle. before they can sell games.. that's mean deaf people can buy if on a subtitle then do it and I'm disappointed at esrb logo icon is miss (a sdh-subtitle or CC)..well i don't like closed captioning with black background cuz i can't see on name, number, address, website, it's block me on black background... i am favor this a sdh subtitle like are clone CC unlike black background its though-see clear... so a english sdh subtitle style better than too old CC that's all and I want this sdh subtitle style put in all games ever have option off or on. it's good thing. that's why they never learn it yea shame on them games........... oh i see i haven't play the blue dragon yep well the blue dragon is okay

Honestly, I don't mean to sound like a jackass, but you sound like a jackass. Not only did he NOT insult you, nor make fun of you, but you went on (incoherently I might add) about how awesome you are, how games suck because they don't have subtitles. I am sorry about how some games don't have subtitles, and I do feel sad about your lack of hearing, but if you really need to bring it up, then bring it up with Capcom and Bungie.

Also, the Blue Dragon boss battle music really does suck.

SSUK; I wasnt joking about the smoke/red rings. See: wireless steering wheel / every f'ing 360 ever made for proof.

I wish Microsoft would include TwoStick for free in their fall dashboard update instead having to spend 30$ on a messenger kit.

it's Sept 4th i cant find this in any store and they all tell me it doesnt come out today?? What's the deal...