Product Description

Wireless ThumbPadTM Functional multi-key QWERTY interface Convenient clip-on design Plug and play technology All PS3 controller buttons still accessible Rechargeable Charges via included USB cable Fully compatible with PS3s web b

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3537 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Madcatz
• Model: MOV088290/08/4
• Released on: 2009-09-11
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
• Format: Unknown format
• Subtitled in: German
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 7.00" w x 7.50" l, .44 pounds

Features

• Garantie: 12

Manufacturer's Description
Put the power of your console's text messaging and web browsing capabilities in the palm of your hand with the MadCatz ThumbPad for the PlayStation 3. Ergonomically designed for comfort, it makes communicating online convenient and effective. Just clip it onto your Sixaxis controller to easily text, chat and browse the web through your console.

The functional 61 key QWERTY interface permits access to all Sixaxis controller buttons and the removable clamp means the pad is not restricted to use with gaming consoles.

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Customer Reviews

Works well, but why didn't they use bluetooth?
The great thing about this mini-keyboard is that it doesn't intrude on gameplay like a full sized keyboard balanced on your lap. It works very well, and it feels as well made as the sixaxis controller.

The reason I didn't give it 5 stars are 2 design omissions (that probably kept the price down):

1) It uses a USB adapter (about the size of a USB memory stick) that sticks out of the front of the machine. Why didn't they make use of the available bluetooth keyboard support?

2) It uses 2 x AA batteries. Why didn't they make it USB rechargeable like the sixaxis controllers?

Maybe Sony will launch an official mini keyboard at some point, but for now this is the most convenient way to input text on the PS3.

Small and allways at hand
This is not a bad thumb keyboard that is useful for longer bits of text. The PS3 predictive text is often faster for entries of one or two words.

The keyboard is well placed on the gamepad and the keys are well spaced. The small size and the pad clip ensure that you always have the keyboard at hand. For me this a better option than having a full size keyboard in my living room. As an added bonus for those that think that the controller is too light, this gives the controller weightier feel (but not making it too heavy).

It does have a couple of things that could be improved though. The main thing being some of the key choices (as this is a limited key set). It has no shift key (only a caps lock) and no alt key. The latter is useful is you want to use it with linux.

handy little bit of kit!
the thumb pad keyboard is a very useful item and if u dont want a big keyboard then i would say go for this, remember tho unlike the other review it takes 2 AAA batteries. so thats my 2 pence on the item.