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Hands-On Xbox 360 Chatpad in the House

kotaku.com — I haven't had a chance to really playtest it yet, but the new Chatpad for the Xbox 360 feels like it won't really get in the way while you're gaming. And texting with the thing will be a breeze for anyone who is used to thumbtyping. I'm a big fan of this device so far, I'll let you know how I feel after a few hours of intense gaming.

Who dugg this? Made popular Sep 5, 2007

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  • SonicRush, on 10/10/2007, -0/+34What a thorough review...
  • ClOlD, on 10/10/2007, -1/+18"I haven't had a chance to really playtest it yet"

    Well, let me just say THANKS then for choosing to put up a post about it before you even take it for a spin. Hey - I don't blame you - a few more hits is a few more hits, right?
  • babylonian, on 10/10/2007, -1/+10A pseudojournalist receives a product he hasn't had a chance to try out yet? How is this even remotely news?
  • Dustmuffins, on 10/10/2007, -3/+10Here I'll sum it up for you all:

    "HAY GUYZ I GOTS THIZ LITTLE XBOX KEYBORED WITH LOTS OF BUTANZ, I WONNER HOW IT PLAYZ?"
  • PugFish, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Because typing is very hard with the keyboard hanging off the side of your head. Putting it in your hands makes WAY more sense.
  • Knobee, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4BestBuy.com: Messenger Kit for Xbox 360: B4N-00001 Release Date: 10/28/2007

    I just wish they would un-bundle the headset... have one, don't need another.
  • daveisfera, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Or you could just use the headset...
  • HeatVision, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5You can do chat while watching a DVD or HD DVD, so hopefully it will keep those that like to text while watching a movie at home. It's amazing how inconsiderate some people have become at movie theatres over the last couple of years.
  • kanja, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4This is the reason blogs won't ever become more than a laugh when it comes to real solid news. That review is a joke.
  • Sefus, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3wtf? people like to text while they're watching a movie? jeez. people are weird.
  • NoodleGuy, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3Can it really be called a "Hands-On" if the reviewer hasn't put his hands on the controller to playtest it.
  • madmac625, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3Jeeze, what kind of 'hands on' review involves the tester not play testing it?
  • battletrax, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Yeah, also NOT playing medicore games make sense.
  • healingcommoner, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Serious question -
    Can you use the pad in games? Like somebody mentioned for RTS games or inventory/weapon selection, etc...
  • Sheco, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2The "reviewer" is retarded, he just got a new toy and is too excited about it only wants to let everybody know, I bet he wont even post an update later.

    If you have info about the toys or some insightful comments, please post them, otherwise wait until you study the subject, thank you..

    /rant
  • akf2000, on 10/10/2007, -13/+14Shut up everyone, there's new iPods today, NEW IPODS YOU HEAR
  • inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I went to both Toys R Us and Virgin Megastores at Times Square and neither had this. I hope it turns up in stores soon.
  • inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1my only Beef is why doesn't M$ incorporate a normal window for chatting why do i have to have a split screen where my Movie or Game is hidden in the back drop and i'm forced to look at the LAME-and no longer useful ( if you have the pad ) for it anymore Keyboard Screen !!! and Jesus is there a god dam option to shut off the Key Beeps every time a punch a letter in !!!

    Really couldn't they have come up with a slender decent sized ( 4 sentence thick -trade talk screen ) ? it's really cumbersome and a bother to have to enter into the keyboard screen whan i now have a keyboard , when i'm also forced to hear the awful key beeps !!! BOUK , BOUUK ! AHH!!!
  • battletrax, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Oh joy! They added 1 feature so they can raise the price back to $399.

    You notice once the ipod starts getting cheap online... they come out with a new one?
  • ClOlD, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Xbox controller?!? It looks like a JAGUAR controller.
  • munkyxtc, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Yeah, make it $20 w/ no headset or other worthless stuff and I'd probably pick one up...
  • dandonia, on 10/10/2007, -4/+4Would sooner have a normal keyboard, thumb typing sucks the whole messenger via guide button sucks also.
  • loneraven, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Jesus... this thing still hasn't been released yet? I remember MS originally wanted to release in April or so.
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  • fluxlink, on 10/10/2007, -2/+1Not to be a fanboy but how is this better than a Bluetooth headset fullsize keyboard? Available on both the PS3 and PC?
    There is just no time to type while playing Warhawk.
  • TheHammar, on 10/10/2007, -5/+4Seeing the controller with the keyboard attached reminds me of the original xbox's big body controller. I had planned on getting this, but maybe I'll pickup a slim usb keyboard instead.
  • Tunguska, on 10/10/2007, -3/+2This is gonna be awesome for RTS if they use it.
  • MWeather, on 10/10/2007, -3/+2I've enjoyed my PS3 chatpad for months. Glad to see other consoles getting one soon too.
  • treeromeo, on 10/10/2007, -3/+1Good thing I already have a USB Bluetooth keyboard.
  • Knobee, on 10/10/2007, -4/+1I see what you did there.
  • dethsesh, on 10/10/2007, -8/+3this story sucks, as if anyone who checks gaming news on digg doesnt go to kotaku already, buried for uselessness

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