christracy Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Well considering that pic is life-size, it looks like it fits fine. If you can't manage to press those, you must have huge fingers.You act like MS hasn't been testing this out for over a year now to see if it works well. -Spenser i think that is a special controller not the one one that millions of xbox360 owners already have. If you have one already go look at the one you have and compare the part that looks like the controller in the picture. do you think it could work? edit: and i'm not commenting on the keys on the keyboard how well it is going to work with the current controllers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 i think that is a special controller not the one one that millions of xbox360 owners already have. If you have one already go look at the one you have and compare the part that looks like the controller in the picture. do you think it could work?edit: and i'm not commenting on the keys on the keyboard how well it is going to work with the current controllers. That's what I did. I took my controller and held it over that picture and they're pretty much an exact match. That's why I say that picture is a pretty good representation. -Spenser Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraftman Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Personally, I don't like this idea. I think I would find the added keyboard quite uncomfortable, but hey, each to his own. I'll just stick to my G15 over USB :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goji Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 O wow, its finally announced?! What took so long Spartan, I remember those PPT slides :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smigit Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 edit: and i'm not commenting on the keys on the keyboard how well it is going to work with the current controllers.seems fine to me. Roughly, using a ruler theres about 5cm from the bump in the joystick joint to the bottom of the handle. With only 5 rows of keys thats 1cm a key or about 0.75 - 0.8 with space. Seems fine to me. That and on their render the keyboard actually extends further so you have more like 6 - 6.5cm height for the total device with the 5 rows. Its only a micro keyboard. Look at your mobile phone and see how many keys you can fit into a 5cm area. My Motorolla V3 fits 5 rows over 5cm. They also only need 10 keys horizontally so again I think theres ample room at roughly 1 key every cm.Big question is will it be supported in game. I realise its useless for primary controls more or less but it would be supurb for a) communications when voice isnt an option or wanted (maybe in a MMORPG with 100 ppl in one area) b) hotkeys for games with inventories (RPG), unit groupings ect (RTS) or whatever Hopefully they do allow this one to be used in game unlike current usb keyboards. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan_X Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Hey Spartan, I'm assuming they're going to make a black version as well to accommodate Elite owners... Just give me a :shiftyninja: if I'm right ;) :santa: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalsoft Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 omfg thats hot!, i would never have thought they'd put one there... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan_X Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 (edited) i think that is a special controller not the one one that millions of xbox360 owners already have. wrong, it's an add-on that plugs into the back of the controller. this is not a picture, it's just a rendering of how it looks like... :happy: :yes: Edited April 8, 2007 by Spartan_X Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetik Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 The article is gone! What could this mean? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted April 8, 2007 Veteran Share Posted April 8, 2007 Remember that the keyborad is slightly tilted. It's not flat with the controller :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted April 8, 2007 Veteran Share Posted April 8, 2007 :santa: Okay, that works too :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan_X Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 O wow, its finally announced?! What took so long Spartan, I remember those PPT slides :) internal affairs... :blush: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan_X Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 The article is gone! What could this mean? actually they pull out both articles... :unsure: :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted April 8, 2007 Veteran Share Posted April 8, 2007 I can use my logitech mx duo wireless on it I was just thinking of trying the same thing last night, going to set up my old set now since I have read it works. I must say though, if thing is lets say $20-$30, I will probably pick it up. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 looks beautiful...i dont care how much it costs Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588461994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trong Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Yay! I don't think that you guys understand how easy this would be for the new messenger features. I don't want to buy a USB keyboard for those features and this would be real nifty. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmarE D Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I don't see how size is a problem. Look at cell phones. Most of the time you have to text using one thumb and I've seen people who do that and it looks like their thumb is moving 200 mph and most phones you have to press the same button 2 or 3 times to get the letter you want. I've watched my girlfriend text on her phone without even looking at it and she'll type out full paragraphs in seconds :laugh: Plus it's the same layout as a computer keyboard. Most computer users would be able to type and not have to look. A lot better than having some extra keyboard sitting at your side or using the controller that can take forever to type a message. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Reid Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 You guys are acting like you need to have it plugged in at all times, when you are not using it you just pull it out, and stick it back on when needed. I just grabbed my controller and I dont see why you people are saying it would get in the way, but yet you find it easy to grab a big bulky usb keyboard. Go grab a controller and you will see it dosnt get in the way. To type all you would have to do is slide your hands down and type with your tumbs like you would on any cell phone. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Seems cool :) except it also seems very impractical too...how are you suppose to use it? :unsure: EDIT: I guess either use your thumbs or type one handed (or with both, if you put the controller on your lap) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkid Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Wonderful. Great news! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGS4-SS Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Price: $100 I prefer a full sized keyboard, this one reminds me of the keyboards on the LG phones. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmarE D Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 It actually reminds me a little bit of the Atari Jaguar controllers and how they had those number keys on it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 The link does not work anymore. :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajiRav Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Price: $100I prefer a full sized keyboard, this one reminds me of the keyboards on the LG phones. I fear that is too low. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
magik Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 I was just thinking of trying the same thing last night, going to set up my old set now since I have read it works.I must say though, if thing is lets say $20-$30, I will probably pick it up. Yea, it all comes down to price. If it's over $20/$30 then I'll just be sticking to good ol' voice-chat :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/552262-ms-announces-xbox-360-mini-keyboard-pics/page/3/#findComment-588462967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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