PS3 Chatpad

Griffyn · 28 May 2009 at 13:11

Does anyone else have this? Got mine yesterday and when using the touch sensitive part it doesn't work well, for example if I scroll left on a webpage it will then flick back to the middle of the screen once I remove my fingers from the surface. (Yes I have calibrated it)...I am thinking mine is faulty unless this is a common problem?

Otherwise great peice of kit and is really handy. Is good having a button that goes straight to messages on the XMB rather than having to press the XMB and the scroll across. Much better than the USB keyboard I have now as not ideal having a cable hanging out all the time.

meths · 28 May 2009 at 14:06

I thought it was generally accepted that these were rubbish?

Whappers · 28 May 2009 at 14:09

Meths said:
I thought it was generally accepted that these were rubbish?

Nope. I like mine, as do others on here. Only downwise for me is not having backlit keys.

Regarding the pressure sensitive keys for use as a mouse, it was never ever going to beat a proper mouse. Works just about but not something that I use. I tend to end up selecting what I want with the left analogue stick.

Nanoman · 28 May 2009 at 14:09

Meths said:
I thought it was generally accepted that these were rubbish?

I thought it was the opposite?

meths · 28 May 2009 at 14:49

My mistake then guys and I hope you all continue to enjoy said pads.

mcwildcard · 28 May 2009 at 15:11

Yup, really handy, especially since the cross game text chat was introduced.

Streeteh · 28 May 2009 at 15:52

Nanoman said:
I thought it was the opposite?

You are indeed correct. I don't know anyone who has bought one and didn't like it.

They're excellent for the task of sending quick messages while playing. Just don't expect to be writing any essays with them. The trackpad feature does suck anus though sadly.

Gravity · 28 May 2009 at 17:40

mcwildcard said:
Yup, really handy, especially since the cross game text chat was introduced.

Main reason I bought mine

slinxy · 30 May 2009 at 09:04

does it work like a full size keyboard? Allowing me to rename files and work in yellow dog? If so I'll get one instead of a bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

Streeteh · 30 May 2009 at 09:11

slinxy said:
does it work like a full size keyboard? Allowing me to rename files and work in yellow dog? If so I'll get one instead of a bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

It is just a tiny bluetooth keyboard. I feel i should remind you though that it is designed for sending quick, short messages. Using it to type a lengthy message would be a nightmare.

slinxy · 30 May 2009 at 09:52

Streeteh said:
It is just a tiny bluetooth keyboard. I feel i should remind you though that it is designed for sending quick, short messages. Using it to type a lengthy message would be a nightmare.

Understood, I was never planning to write love letters with it... the main use would be to rename files and the odd admin tasks within yellow dog. Is there another bluetooth keyboard with mouse of this size as it does look fugly... and I'm never planning to clip in on to my controller.

I was a bit mythed why my SE w890i with the bluetooth remote option wont allow meto controll my ps3.