[Via DCEmu; thanks, craig]
PS3 3-in-1 wireless pad boasts keyboard, remote and controller functionality
by Ross Miller 
on Dec 30th 2008 6:45PM
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Reader Comments (64)
Posted: Dec 31st 2008 2:42AM Michelobius said
This news story would probably be better if it said the device served 2 functions instead of three: remote and keyboard. Call it those and not a controller, it looks a lot more appealing. Gods, I have no idea why anyone would think of using this as a controller.
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Posted: Dec 30th 2008 7:33PM (Unverified) said
its now submitted to digg
http://digg.com/playstation/PS3_3_in_1_wireless_pad_boasts_keyboard_remote_controller
http://digg.com/playstation/PS3_3_in_1_wireless_pad_boasts_keyboard_remote_controller
Posted: Dec 30th 2008 11:52PM SirFishouse said
There is nothing that says it is a bluetooth device. Did you make that Digg?
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Posted: Dec 30th 2008 7:34PM The Albatross said
This wins awards for ugliest controller ever.
As for the gamepad comfort discussion -- the 360 controller, at least, for me, is my favorite to date. I am not really against the PS2/PS3 design, as I used to prefer the PS2 layout to the X-box (by a wide margin), but the thumb stick design and placement on the 360 pad wins me over. I don't like the weight of the 360 controller, though, it's surprisingly heavy with the battery pack and without.
As for the gamepad comfort discussion -- the 360 controller, at least, for me, is my favorite to date. I am not really against the PS2/PS3 design, as I used to prefer the PS2 layout to the X-box (by a wide margin), but the thumb stick design and placement on the 360 pad wins me over. I don't like the weight of the 360 controller, though, it's surprisingly heavy with the battery pack and without.
Posted: Dec 30th 2008 7:38PM (Unverified) said
If you can get through Metal Gear Solid using a pair of DDR pads, this should pose little challenge. I submit that you who naysay are simply afraid of your own shortcomings.
Also, 360 controller is, to me, the homogenized perfection of gaming controllers of this generation. Fits the hand perfectly, has exactly the buttons you need, very much FEELS like good solid hardware (anything that wasn't Nintendo always had a flexing-breakable feel to it). Dualshock seems like they had a patent and couldn't figure out how to improve on it beyond cramming in the latest innovations and adding a digit to the end.
Also, 360 controller is, to me, the homogenized perfection of gaming controllers of this generation. Fits the hand perfectly, has exactly the buttons you need, very much FEELS like good solid hardware (anything that wasn't Nintendo always had a flexing-breakable feel to it). Dualshock seems like they had a patent and couldn't figure out how to improve on it beyond cramming in the latest innovations and adding a digit to the end.
Posted: Dec 30th 2008 8:05PM (Unverified) said
The only problem I have with the DS3 is the L2 and R2. The only problems with the 360 controller I have are the LB & RB(the DS3's L1 & R2 are much better IMO) and obviously the dpad.
Posted: Dec 30th 2008 8:19PM (Unverified) said
I wonder how those thumbsticks compare to the PSP's.
Posted: Dec 30th 2008 8:33PM thesimplicity said
"I can't see why you would unless there's some game that uses it loads that I don't know about."
I take it you don't play many puzzle games. Puzzle Fighter II constantly confuses "move the block to the right" with "drop the block immediately" due to the d-pad. Games such as Bomberman can't be controlled with high precision either. I haven't even attempted any 2D fighting games; those must be a nightmare.
I take it you don't play many puzzle games. Puzzle Fighter II constantly confuses "move the block to the right" with "drop the block immediately" due to the d-pad. Games such as Bomberman can't be controlled with high precision either. I haven't even attempted any 2D fighting games; those must be a nightmare.
Posted: Dec 30th 2008 9:51PM Mr Khan said
I do think it's better as everything but a gamepad. I'd probably use it for the keyboard and remote functions, though you can't really tell if it'd be more ergonomic until you actually got it in your hands
Posted: Dec 31st 2008 1:22AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I guess but I just use my computer keyboard. No need for this IMo as it is really an ugly hybrid that looks to have limited usability. One of my favorite features of the PS3 is the ability to use any off the shelf HDD or bluetooth headset/keyboard. The only extra periphrial I have is a Blu-Ray remote and that came bundled with the BR version of Hancock for $25. No need to worry about headset or keyboard compatibility.
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Posted: Dec 30th 2008 11:04PM Lekko said
You know what would be actually useful?
One controller that works well on all three systems. If they made a halfway decent one of those, I'd buy it.
Come to think of it, how come nobody every tried to make a better third party controller? They're all cheaper knockoffs. What about like a $90 logitech one with ultra precision joysticks and adjustable... whatever. I mean, they made crazy nice drum sets and guitars for Rockband/Guitar hero, why not?
One controller that works well on all three systems. If they made a halfway decent one of those, I'd buy it.
Come to think of it, how come nobody every tried to make a better third party controller? They're all cheaper knockoffs. What about like a $90 logitech one with ultra precision joysticks and adjustable... whatever. I mean, they made crazy nice drum sets and guitars for Rockband/Guitar hero, why not?
Posted: Dec 30th 2008 11:43PM tobz1000 said
That's...interesting?
I think having something that bulky kinda eliminates the convenience of using a remote over a controller for movies anyway.
Also, either that keyboard is way too small or that remote is WAY too big.
I think having something that bulky kinda eliminates the convenience of using a remote over a controller for movies anyway.
Also, either that keyboard is way too small or that remote is WAY too big.
