A Hybrid PS3 Controller With Built-In Qwerty Keyboard

11:00 AM - September 14, 2011 - By Ross A. Lincoln - Source : Tom's Hardware US

Say goodbye to imprecise fast-forwarding and excruciatingly slow 'typing'.

The non game-related user interface on video game consoles has never been what one could call 'good'. Consoles were never intended to supplant personal computers, and the result is that as consoles have included more and more non-game features, owners have been forced to access those features in the most unnatural way possible, using a game controller. This means a peripheral designed to tell blocky characters to fire their weapons is also supposed to type, issue commands to a DVD player and browse the internet.

Hyperkin, inc. has released a device that might make using your console's add-on features as easy as playing games for which the console was ostensibly built. It's a PS3 wireless remote that, simply put, looks to completely upend the experience of interfacing with your PlayStation 3. It has retains the standard PS3 buttons, but includes DVD/Blu-ray specific controls, full remote control for your television and most importantly, a fully functional texting-sized keyboard. Just the thing for typing passwords and and sending messages.

It's available on Amazon for a reasonable $29.99, 10 bucks cheaper than the Sony-branded standard controller.

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jacobdrj 09/14/2011 5:04 PM

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Now just add a mouse, and you have an underpowered PC gaming platform... /sarcasm.

This is cool. I approve.

lasaldude 09/14/2011 5:04 PM

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Sweet and cheap!!

techguy911 09/14/2011 5:19 PM

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I use a normal cheap pc usb keyboard on ps3 works great only cost me 9 dollars.

lp231 09/14/2011 5:24 PM

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eyeklops 09/14/2011 5:26 PM

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"full remote control for your television and most importantly"

O-really? Where did they get that information?

Goldengoose 09/14/2011 5:32 PM

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CPU666d1 09/14/2011 6:39 PM

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Just like techguy911 posted. A cheap keyboard on a ps3 and your on your way.

jacobdrj 09/14/2011 7:15 PM

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techguy911 :
I use a normal cheap pc usb keyboard on ps3 works great only cost me 9 dollars.

I think you'd have to admit that there is value in having all this functionality and convenience at your fingertips... Besides, if you need another controller anyways, why not spend less and get more with this controller, vs a SONY one?

drwho1 09/14/2011 8:32 PM

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Exactly a cheap keyboard is the way to go, besides that controller looks flat.
(not very ergonomic).

captaincharisma 09/14/2011 9:04 PM

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it looks like someone just made it in there garage

silver565 09/14/2011 9:48 PM

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Pretty revolutionary, gaming will never be the same again!

Looks good though. It'd certainly make things a little easier though. I may just get one...

eddieroolz 09/14/2011 9:58 PM

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Or, you know, maybe they can simply buy a PC.

silver565 09/14/2011 9:59 PM

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eddieroolz :
Or, you know, maybe they can simply buy a PC.

With PS3 games?

td854 09/15/2011 2:22 AM

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Might be nice to use with an android tablet if the Sixaxis app is compatible with it.

CKKwan 09/15/2011 3:06 AM

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They should make it the traditional M shape like controller, which is much easier to hold then this PSP style controller.

Too small as a keyboard (and used too little), but at the same time hurt my hand if I play too long