How come the only peripherals you CANNOT attach to consoles are keyboard & m

A guy showed me pictures of joysticks and driving wheels made specifically for consoles. They had big, broad bases, like you were supposed to put them on a table. But I've never heard of anyone playing on a console with a keyboard and mouse (at least not legally.)

The only reason I can think of is to make console owners get used to gamepads, and to get them to believe that there is nothing better than a gamepad for input. That way, the console companies can keep gamers from buying gaming PCs, and instead, keep them buying consoles and console games.

Sony Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboard

they make them. whether or not they are common...that's different.

A guy showed me pictures of joysticks and driving wheels made specifically for consoles. They had big, broad bases, like you were supposed to put them on a table. But I've never heard of anyone playing on a console with a keyboard and mouse (at least not legally.)

The only reason I can think of is to make console owners get used to gamepads, and to get them to believe that there is nothing better than a gamepad for input. That way, the console companies can keep gamers from buying gaming PCs, and instead, keep them buying consoles and console games.

the_hitman_guy

you can use a keyboard and mouse with the ps3

Sony Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboard

they make them. whether or not they are common...that's different.

CaseyWegner

Sony Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboard

they make them. whether or not they are common or not...that's different.

CaseyWegner

i don't think thats for playing games though, just for internet and messaging and stuff.

Well MS is making a Thumb board attatchment for the 360 in august that can be used for IM and Fast typing text messages. Thats all a key boards good for really, typing.USSJAndrew

I think any RTS fan, or any fan of games with a lot of hotkeying would disagree with you. Albeit lately the d-pad seems like a decent substitute (if you hold donw a shoulder it could even garner another 8 "hotkeys").

[QUOTE="USSJAndrew"]Well MS is making a Thumb board attatchment for the 360 in august that can be used for IM and Fast typing text messages. Thats all a key boards good for really, typing.-RPGamer-

I think any RTS fan, or any fan of games with a lot of hotkeying would disagree with you. Albeit lately the d-pad seems like a decent substitute (if you hold donw a shoulder it could even garner another 8 "hotkeys").

Don't me to brag, but PS3 already have this, and a translator.

How come the PS3 is the only console that supports keyboard& mouse? And can you actually play a shooter on the PS3 with a keyboard & mouse, PC style???

Also, whoever said that it's all because of online play, the only consoles that support online play are the xboxes and ps3. N64, NGC, PS, and PS2 have almost no online games, yet they do not support keyboard& mouse, even for shooters. Plus, the xboxes and ps3 can block keyboardusers from online server but allow them to use keyboard & mouse in single-player. Also, they could have some servers for only gamepad users, and other servers for only keyboard& mouse users.

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Sony Playstation 3 Cordless MediaBoard Keyboard

they make them. whether or not they are common or not...that's different.

shoeman12

i don't think thats for playing games though, just for internet and messaging and stuff.

That's up to the developers. Point is, the PS3 supports keyboard and mouse.

[QUOTE="USSJAndrew"]Well MS is making a Thumb board attatchment for the 360 in august that can be used for IM and Fast typing text messages. Thats all a key boards good for really, typing.-RPGamer-

I think any RTS fan, or any fan of games with a lot of hotkeying would disagree with you. Albeit lately the d-pad seems like a decent substitute (if you hold donw a shoulder it could even garner another 8 "hotkeys").

Well, I dont know any fans of RTS, so I couldnt say.

What I don't understand is, why is keyboard and mouse SO important for gaming? I actually have a lot of fun using my gamepad. I don't really want to ruin my keyboard while playing games when I need it for typing. Anyways, I have a dedicated keyboard that is attached to my X360 for messaging. I really prefer shooters, racers and other sports games on a gamepad than a keyboard any day. However, that doesn't mean I don't play shooters on my PC.

gnutux

What I don't understand is, why is keyboard and mouse SO important for gaming? I actually have a lot of fun using my gamepad. I don't really want to ruin my keyboard while playing games when I need it for typing. Anyways, I have a dedicated keyboard that is attached to my X360 for messaging. I really prefer shooters, racers and other sports games on a gamepad than a keyboard any day. However, that doesn't mean I don't play shooters on my PC.

gnutux

gnutux

But most console shooters use lock-on. Do you really prefer lock-on as opposed to having to aim somebody square in the head (which you are able/forced to do with a keyboard & mouse?

A guy showed me pictures of joysticks and driving wheels made specifically for consoles. They had big, broad bases, like you were supposed to put them on a table. But I've never heard of anyone playing on a console with a keyboard and mouse (at least not legally.)

The only reason I can think of is to make console owners get used to gamepads, and to get them to believe that there is nothing better than a gamepad for input. That way, the console companies can keep gamers from buying gaming PCs, and instead, keep them buying consoles and console games.

the_hitman_guy

I use an USB HP Keyboard for FFXI on the 360.. just a regular USB keyboard... I've also used a Zboard on the 360.

Well MS is making a Thumb board attatchment for the 360 in august that can be used for IM and Fast typing text messages. Thats all a key boards good for really, typing.USSJAndrew

Well MS is making a Thumb board attatchment for the 360 in august that can be used for IM and Fast typing text messages. Thats all a key boards good for really, typing.USSJAndrew

Well MS is making a Thumb board attatchment for the 360 in august that can be used for IM and Fast typing text messages. Thats all a key boards good for really, typing.USSJAndrew

xbox 360 /ps3 are designed to be played while you're lying comfortablyin your couch. who would want to play with a kb and mouse when sitting on a lazyboy?

xbox 360 /ps3 are designed to be played while you're lying comfortablyin your couch. who would want to play with a kb and mouse when sitting on a lazyboy?

SuperPogi

But they make wheels and joysticks and stuff (for consoles) that you're supposed to put on a table.

I can't wait for the FragFX to come out, waiting for the bluetooth version. =)NobuoMusicMaker

Same here :) I have Reisitance just sitting here in the box. Great news for PC Gamers for sure. Killzone 2 just got a whole lot more interesting if you ask me, and I don't play console shooters.

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What I don't understand is, why is keyboard and mouse SO important for gaming? I actually have a lot of fun using my gamepad. I don't really want to ruin my keyboard while playing games when I need it for typing. Anyways, I have a dedicated keyboard that is attached to my X360 for messaging. I really prefer shooters, racers and other sports games on a gamepad than a keyboard any day. However, that doesn't mean I don't play shooters on my PC.

gnutux

the_hitman_guy

But most console shooters use lock-on. Do you really prefer lock-on as opposed to having to aim somebody square in the head (which you are able/forced to do with a keyboard & mouse?

Yep, that's the whole point of FPS's, the main gameplay element is aiming. When you take out the ability to aim for yourself, I don't see the point in it.

A guy showed me pictures of joysticks and driving wheels made specifically for consoles. They had big, broad bases, like you were supposed to put them on a table. But I've never heard of anyone playing on a console with a keyboard and mouse (at least not legally.)

The only reason I can think of is to make console owners get used to gamepads, and to get them to believe that there is nothing better than a gamepad for input. That way, the console companies can keep gamers from buying gaming PCs, and instead, keep them buying consoles and console games.

the_hitman_guy

You can any keyboard with the 360 from I have witnessed first hand, as far as a mouse I have not tried that yet.

I know a few people that hook up their rigs to their HDTV's and they use a wireless k/m that works quite well. The fragfx for the ps3 is being made for the comfort of your lap, it's very ergonimical actually.

[QUOTE="USSJAndrew"]Well MS is making a Thumb board attatchment for the 360 in august that can be used for IM and Fast typing text messages. Thats all a key boards good for really, typing.0rin

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A guy showed me pictures of joysticks and driving wheels made specifically for consoles. They had big, broad bases, like you were supposed to put them on a table. But I've never heard of anyone playing on a console with a keyboard and mouse (at least not legally.)

The only reason I can think of is to make console owners get used to gamepads, and to get them to believe that there is nothing better than a gamepad for input. That way, the console companies can keep gamers from buying gaming PCs, and instead, keep them buying consoles and console games.

xscrapzx

You can any keyboard with the 360 from I have witnessed first hand, as far as a mouse I have not tried that yet.

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A guy showed me pictures of joysticks and driving wheels made specifically for consoles. They had big, broad bases, like you were supposed to put them on a table. But I've never heard of anyone playing on a console with a keyboard and mouse (at least not legally.)

The only reason I can think of is to make console owners get used to gamepads, and to get them to believe that there is nothing better than a gamepad for input. That way, the console companies can keep gamers from buying gaming PCs, and instead, keep them buying consoles and console games.

HuusAsking

You can any keyboard with the 360 from I have witnessed first hand, as far as a mouse I have not tried that yet.

There are 3rd party products that mimic a mouse and keyboard but from what i read you are better off sticking with the controller. If a game doesn't have native support for a mouse 3rd party producs wouldn't do much.

360 Supports Keyboard and can use it with games like FFXI, PS2 supported keyboards, DC supported keyboard and even had 1st party keyboard. PS3 supports keyboard/mouse and UT3 will work with keyboard and mouse.

IGN Gave the FragFX a 9.1, not bad for a third party periphial, in fact, it's apparently better than the alternative.

http://gear.ign.com/articles/799/799262p1.html

I know a few people that hook up their rigs to their HDTV's and they use a wireless k/m that works quite well. The fragfx for the ps3 is being made for the comfort of your lap, it's very ergonimical actually.

mismajor99

Many people say that consoles are better because you can play in front of the TV on the couch. However, it is easy to connect a tv to the computer. If you want a full console-like experience, you can even attach a gamepad. But I feel good sitting up while playing because I play tense games: I'm not relaxed enough to lean back.

You can use any USB keyboard/mouse with PS3. Consoles have had them for years as extras... Dreamcast's was pretty popular. Not many games support it but that is really starting to change with PS3.Lazy_Boy88

A guy showed me pictures of joysticks and driving wheels made specifically for consoles. They had big, broad bases, like you were supposed to put them on a table. But I've never heard of anyone playing on a console with a keyboard and mouse (at least not legally.)

The only reason I can think of is to make console owners get used to gamepads, and to get them to believe that there is nothing better than a gamepad for input. That way, the console companies can keep gamers from buying gaming PCs, and instead, keep them buying consoles and console games.

the_hitman_guy

I only hope that future consoles stick with the wii-mote nunchuck style controllers as the main controller style.

Nintendo definately hit the nail on the head as far as control this generation.

Wii has support for USB keyboards. Just for messaging though.

The Gamecube had a keyboard/controller combo.