Keyboard Warriors Will Want Nyko's PS4 Type Pad

Quirky QWERTY

by Sammy Barker Wed 7th Jan 2015

Nyko's clearly eyeing that enormous PlayStation 4 install base with real eagerness right now. In addition to the Data Bank, the accessories manufacturer has also dreamed up a DualShock 4 type pad, which will add a mini-keyboard to the controller. This plugs right into the bottom of the device, and will operate over Bluetooth.

In addition to lurid orange keys, the unit also sports a mini analogue nub, presumably for controlling the cursor in the PS4's web browser. Again, there's no word on a price for this, but it's due out in early 2015.

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Now all we need is for Sony to fix the console's messaging utility – or for SEGA to port Typing of the Dead to the device. Please do both.

[source entertainmentbuddha.com, via eurogamer.net]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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get2sammyb
Wed 7th Jan 2015

@Savino Yeah, I think it does. I guess this is just an alternative - would be good for something like Final Fantasy XIV, where you need to type a lot, but also need to keep your hands on the controller.

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Victor_Meldrew
Wed 7th Jan 2015

I think i tried plugging in a USB keyboard but it just ignored me, meh. Any improvement on the horrific cursor is welcomed.

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Midzark
Wed 7th Jan 2015

Would love to have my roller ball mouse and keyboard instead of controller to play games, but I will buy this little keyboard, only thing is if the keyboard has an orange back light... Will that mean thee already rubbish controller battery will be even worse?!?!

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NathanUC
Wed 7th Jan 2015

@get2sammyb Ohhh man.. this for Final fantasy XIV opens up so much control. You can assign hotkeys and macros to allllll them keys. Best of both worlds!

Finally, I've have room for all my emote macros! Them lalafells won't know what hit them. I just hope it's comfortable, has a nice tactile feel, and some type of headphone bypass.

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Azikira
Wed 7th Jan 2015

Oh god, this reminds me of the Xbox 360 days when I played Final Fantasy XI Online.

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GamerGorman20
Wed 7th Jan 2015

PS4 does support keyboards and mice, in fact, it even supports my nostromo!

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CaptFloofers
Wed 7th Jan 2015

If it works as well as the 360 chatpad, I'll probably get this.

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DoublezZ01
Thu 8th Jan 2015

Always wanted a keypad for that just because reason! Heck I don't mind using the 2 methods of typing on the 4...I even send voice messages but this will be faster!