Lastly, we’ve announced a new Wireless Keypad for PS3 that will make text communications and Web browsing much easier. The Wireless Keypad snaps onto the top of a SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller and comes with some cool features, including a mode that turns the main key area into a touch pad (similar to a touch pad on a Laptop computer). Once in this mode, you can slide your finger on this area to move the cursor on the screen and tap to enter. There will be two short cut buttons on the Keypad that will enable users to jump directly to the XMB’s “Friends” icon and the “Message Box” during gameplay. The Wireless Keypad will launch in late November.

Last but not least, the Wireless Keypad is a Bluetooth device that can not only be used with the PS3 system but with any other Bluetooth enabled device that has Keyboard functionality. You will be able to use it with your smart phones and other portable devices that are equipped with Bluetooth. With the PS3 system, it can be paired and charged seamlessly just by connecting them with a USB cable

Yea, it looks pretty cool...hope they price it well.

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Kool device but how much this will sell? If I know Sony well it will be around 39.99$

I'd pay $20 easily.  I'd have to think hard about $40.  But I imagine it will be at least $40 if not more.

I had a spare USB keyboard which I attach to the PS3 when needed. I also added a USB extension, so it reaches far enough... So, unless it's really cheap and I could get it for the coolness factor I don't see myself wasting too much money on this.

It IS a good idea though, as "typing" with the controller and the onscreen GUI is really slow and awkward.

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It'll be interesting to see what it does to the balance of the controller.  It probably won't be that heavy but i have to think it will make it want to tip forward some.

The Xbox version fits in the opposite direction - between the two hand grips and although it has a bit of weight to it doesn't affect the balance or the hold on the controller.
It does seem odd that they've gone the other way and put the keyboard above the controller, not only could the extra weight "pull" the controller away from you, it means you've got to reach over the controller to type. whereas with the xbox one you could "text" with your thumbs fairly easily if you wanted to.

Quoting ya_shin:

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Looking for the Playstation 3 Eye on Amazon (as being dicussed in another thread) I found that the concept is not even new for the PS3...:

Madcatz Thumb Pad Keyboard (PS3)

Old concept but not a official release from Sony. Madcatz, I had many problems with those product in the pass

Quoting northbloke:

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Quoting tweeter:

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It does seem odd that they've gone the other way and put the keyboard above the controller, not only could the extra weight "pull" the controller away from you, it means you've got to reach over the controller to type. whereas with the xbox one you could "text" with your thumbs fairly easily if you wanted to.

My guess is that they place their main concern for the DS3 controllers.  They are weighted in the arms of the controller.  Plus, the USB portion is at the top (not like the interface at the bottom like the X360 controller) for possible recharging, if that's how it can be recharged.  It doesn't seem like their's a problem so far.