Xbox 360 gets keyboard controller

[LOBO2999]

Originally Posted by GameSpot
While Microsoft's Xbox 360 Spring Update will integrate Windows Live Messenger into the system's dashboard for cross-platform chatting, the machine's text-window interface for standard control pads makes lengthy conversations a chore.

To ease the task of typing in messages without the aid of a full-sized keyboard, Microsoft today announced a new text input device for the Xbox 360 controller. The attachment snaps onto the bottom of the controller through the headset jack and features a QWERTY-style key layout with 47 keys.

The keyboard attachment has not been priced or even named yet, but it is expected to see release this summer. http://forum.beyond3d.com/showthread.php?p=964715#post964715
http://www.gamingtalkhq.com/gamingtalkhq-home/ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard.html

 

[IcEWoLF]

clearly thats the uncoolest thing I ever seen.
0/10

 

[tonyp56]

I don't know,that is kind of cool. I mean, be kind of a issue if your playing a game and trying to type or something at the same time. Other than that, I don't see a problem with it.

 

[meStevo]

I like it, i'd wager its almost the exact same size as the keyboard on my verizon phone (LG9800, enV's predecessor).

 

[korsjs]

i willl not be chatting, but it looks neat to me.

 

[LOBO2999]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/09/xbox-360s-qwerty-thumb-keyboard-is-official/

 

[BobMurdoch]

much better for keying in 1600 Microsoft point cards, but that is it.... I'll wind up getting it probably, but I won't be using it too often....

 

[Madtown HD Junkie]

looks like a chick controller..all it needs is a big purse to carry it.

 

[BrianMis]

much better for keying in 1600 Microsoft point cards, but that is it.... I'll wind up getting it probably, but I won't be using it too often....

I was thinking the same thing, as the current way is a pain in the butt! I will get one also.

 

[vinnyv07]

Looks pretty cool to me....I think I'll get one.

 

[raiden]

About time!

 

[mike1973]

I kind of like it myself, I'll probably pick one up once its available.

 

[Neutron]

I wish the Wii had something like this.