Game Convention 2008: Tastiera wireless per ps3
Console tribe news - Game Convention 2008: Tastiera wireless per ps3
di: bertokuSony ha mostrato al GC 2008 di Lipsia la nuova tastiera wireless per il controller ps3, destinata a contribuire durante le sessioni di gioco e la navigazione con il browser, rendendo più facile la digitazione di testi, inoltre saranno previste otto configurazioni in Europa per facilitare il suo utilizzo con tutte le lingue.
La tastiera wireless è dotata di un touchpad che ricopre l’intera superficie della tastiera permettendo ai giocatori di manovrare il puntatore facendo scorrere le dita attorno alla superficie,inoltre include due pulsanti di scelta rapida, un pulsante di comunicazione e un pulsante, pre-impostato sulla funzionalità XMB-ingame come Amici e Casella dei messaggi. David Reeves presidente di SCEE ha dichiarato che il touchpatd potrà venir preso in considerazione nello sviluppo di futuri giochi.
La periferica sarà compatibile con Home e LittleBigPlanet, verrà rilasciata alla fine di novembre negli USA e alla fine dell’anno in Europa, Giappone e Asia, il prezzo non è ancora stato rivelato.
Ecco il comunicato ufficiale:
TOKYO, Aug. 20 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it would release the Wireless Keypad, a new peripheral for SIXAXIS(TM) and DUALSHOCK(R)3 wireless controllers for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R)), this holiday season throughout the world. It will be introduced in North America in late November. It will be also introduced in Japan, Europe and Asia by the end of this year.
The highly anticipated Wireless Keypad is designed to fit precisely into the unique shape of SIXAXIS and DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controllers, and can be easily attached or removed. By using the product instead of the on-screen keyboard, users will be able to enjoy text chat communication more easily and comfortably in their hands, just as they would use familiar portable communication devices. It supports text chat in PlayStation(R)Home as well, and enables users to enjoy interactivity playing on-line titles and enjoying entertainment content more smoothly.
Equipped with Bluetooth(R) functionality, the Wireless Keypad can be paired to PS3 by simply connecting the keypad to the USB cable that comes bundled with the PS3 system. Also, two shortcut buttons, a Communication Button and a Message Box Button, are placed on the lower part of the Wireless Keypad, enabling users to jump to pre-set features on XMB(TM) (XrossMediaBar) such as “Friends” and “Message Box” during game play, which help PS3 users to smoothly communicate with each other. Additionally, a Touch Pad Button allows PS3 users to use the entire surface of the keypad as a touch pad, allowing them to easily maneuver the pointer while web browsing, simply by sliding their finger on the keypad surface.
More and more exclusive software titles that will support text chat feature are scheduled for release towards the end of the year including LittleBigPlanet(TM) (SCEI).
SCEI will vigorously promote various measures to introduce new entertainment world that can be further enriched through the network, including PlayStation Home.
Release date and price of this product will be announced later in each region.
Wireless Keypad Product Overview
Product Name Wireless Keypad
Product Code CECHZK1JP (For Japanese market)
Product Color Black
Hardware Specification Weight : Approx 60g
Voltage: DC 3.7V
Operating Temperature:
5 degrees C ~ 35 degrees C
Built-in Bluetooth(R) Ver.2.0
Keypad Layout: QWERTY layout
Battery Specification Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery
Battery Capacity: 610mAh