PS3 Keyboard

randombar

Can anyone recommend a good bluetooth keyboard for the ps3? I bought a couple of cheap wireless ones online and they arent great with the ps3 (i.e. they have now become christmas presents!)

fdevine

The problem with most wireless keyboards is the range of the receiver, which is usually around 1m.

Don't know if there are any BT ones available. Sony have apparently been very cagey about releasing BT info for accessories.

Harvey Normans have the Logitech PS3 Wireless Mediaboard for €65 IIRC.

I have one and it works very well, even from the far side of the sitting room, plus you can use it with a computer if you need to.

randombar

Did a bit of a search, only out recently:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/3616&cl=us,en

Does anyone know where I could get em for a reasonable price in Ireland?

Fizman

I assume these keyboards can be used as a controller for games (ie first person shooters) along with a mouse??. Much prefer playing FPS's and RTS's with keyboard/mouse as opposed to a clumsy controller.

LookingFor

Fizman wrote: »

I assume these keyboards can be used as a controller for games (ie first person shooters) along with a mouse??. Much prefer playing FPS's and RTS's with keyboard/mouse as opposed to a clumsy controller.

Games have to explicitly support it.

I just use a MS keyboard and mouse (wireless, with a usb dongle, not bluetooth), and it works fine. Range is kind of limited though.

Vorrtexx

Fizman wrote: »

I assume these keyboards can be used as a controller for games (ie first person shooters) along with a mouse??. Much prefer playing FPS's and RTS's with keyboard/mouse as opposed to a clumsy controller.

Sadly no FPS on the playstation currently takes advantage of the Keyboard/Mouse. The First game to do so is supposed to be Unreal Tournamnet 3 coming soon.

randombar

Apparently that new shiny keyboard doesnt work with yellow dog or ubuntu, load of arse!

fdevine

The shiny 'Pro' is identical to the one I got, with the exception of the 'impossible to keep clean' piano black finish.

HMV have the Cordless Mediaboard also, but as I said, cheapest retail I have seen is €65 in Harvey Normans for the non 'Pro' version

hollywoodhoppy

did you get this sorted after? i'd be interested to get one myself:

anyone try this one?

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/keyboards/keyboard_mice_combos/devices/162&cl=roeu,en

or this one?

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=033

randombar

I reckon Logitech PS3 Wireless Mediaboard is the way to go, still havent gotten around to getting one though!

witnessmenow

i own that logitech one but i havent tried it with my ps3 yet, i've read somewhere it works though. Its a great keyboard but very pricy, although u will get it cheaper than that

hollywoodhoppy

witnessmenow wrote: »

i own that logitech one but i havent tried it with my ps3 yet, i've read somewhere it works though. Its a great keyboard but very pricy, although u will get it cheaper than that

Ye i know its pricey alright but if it works i'd probably get it. Would you be able to do a quick test and see if it works? I'd really appreciate it

jaydeluxe

Keyboard for PS3:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/3616&cl=roeu,en

viperlogic

i got a wireless keyboard and mouse in harvey normans for 22.45 was 50. range is not the best, its about 1.5meters

witnessmenow

hollywoodhoppy wrote: »

Ye i know its pricey alright but if it works i'd probably get it. Would you be able to do a quick test and see if it works? I'd really appreciate it

I will test it when i'm home nest monday. Might be too late for you?

hollywoodhoppy

i actually ended up getting an ordinary wireless one after, works a treat so happy days!!

BanzaiBk

I have the Logitech media board and it works great witht the PS3 and the Wii aswell for some reason:p

randombar

jaydeluxe wrote: »

Keyboard for PS3:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/gaming/playstation_3/devices/3616&cl=roeu,en

Heard that doesnt work with yellow dog or ubuntu!