GC: Is there gonna be a keyboard for the Gamecube?

[Xzen]

I was just wondering if there was going to be a keyboard for the GC?

[Raist]

for right now i think there are only rumors, i myself doubt that there will be a keyboard made state side, but if you want more info on this, there is a whole big sticky up there ^
http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=33054&forum=1&187

Edit: oops, didn't realize you asked if there was a keyboard for Gamecube at all. There is but its only released in Japan, ASCII, your best bet is to import if you can handle the price.

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[Xzen]

Thx for the info! Heh I dont think they will be sending them up into Canada eh? That is if they hit the states first.

[Percival]

On 2003-01-09 12:02, Xzen wrote:
Thx for the info! Heh I dont think they will be sending them up into Canada eh? That is if they hit the states first.



Hello Xzen. I also live and Canada and I just got myself the keyboard. I ordered it from eBay. They're higly in demand so they're kind of expensive. It costed me about 150$ (CAN$).

If you want to try your luck. Go to http://www.ebay.CA (this way you'll only see items that can be delivered in Canada) and make a search for: "PSO Keyboard". They're ususally is a dozen or so for sale. Maybe you'll get lucky and pull off a good deal.

As other mentioned, you can also check the big "Keyboard Info Thread" marked with a sticky on top of the "General" forum. People often list availability of the keyboard at different websites.

Just one more advice: AVOID http://www.BURRITE.net at all cost. They got a terrible client service (well... they don't have any) and they take weeks to ship your order, even if you select express 2 days shipping.

At your service,

[Xzen]

Thanx Percival for the info. Ya it kinda sucks that Canada gets some of the stuff last. Does the keyboard have english letters and how awkward is it?

[Raist]

On 2003-01-09 12:38, Xzen wrote:
Thanx Percival for the info. Ya it kinda sucks that Canada gets some of the stuff last. Does the keyboard have english letters and how awkward is it?

biggest complaint seems to be the tiny keys and the fact that the keyboard is embeded in the middle of a regular GCN controller

[Percival]

On 2003-01-09 12:38, Xzen wrote:
Thanx Percival for the info. Ya it kinda sucks that Canada gets some of the stuff last. Does the keyboard have english letters and how awkward is it?



Well, this time it's not only Canada. The keyboard has only been distributed in Japan.

Yup, the keyboard also have english letters. Here is what it looks like:

http://homepage.mac.com/srobert/.Pictures/Other%20pics/psokeyboard.jpg

[Xzen]

Why dont they just make a regular keyboard like they did with the DC. It was a lot eaiser having it seperate from the controller.

[Raist]

On 2003-01-09 12:49, Xzen wrote:
Why dont they just make a regular keyboard like they did with the DC. It was a lot eaiser having it seperate from the controller.

It's supposed to be convenient this way but mostly its just getting complained about, i'd settle for pretty much anything with keys at this point http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[Xzen]

Oh well I guess I should get one. Im goin to be getting it through IrBen Entertainment here in winnipeg. I will get a discount cause I know the people who work there.

[Sedyne]

Nintendo is a buch of idiots.

[Raist]

On 2003-01-09 13:00, Xzen wrote:
Oh well I guess I should get one. Im goin to be getting it through IrBen Entertainment here in winnipeg. I will get a discount cause I know the people who work there.

Sweet deal, mind sending one across the border?? ^_^

[Angelz0r]

How much are these bad boys running for?

[Raist]

On 2003-01-09 13:02, SeanX930 wrote:
Nintendo is a buch of idiots.

Wouldn't that be ASCII is a bunch of idiots? They had good intentions with it but it just turned out horrible.

[Xzen]

Well they would run between 60-80 i believe where I am gettin it.

[Hiirigazawa]

Ahh Xzen, a WINNIPEGGER! hehe me too. Which area do you live in?

[Xzen]

Im in Tuxedo and u fellow winnipegger? Hey we should hook up and play some PSO. U know get a bunch of tvs and just go play or tag on challenge modes.



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[Cloak]

On 2003-01-09 12:56, Raist wrote:

On 2003-01-09 12:49, Xzen wrote:
Why dont they just make a regular keyboard like they did with the DC. It was a lot eaiser having it seperate from the controller.

It's supposed to be convenient this way but mostly its just getting complained about, i'd settle for pretty much anything with keys at this point http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif



Uh actually almost all people I hear who have it say it was worth it and is a good KB. Just took a day to get used to and CAPS problems.

[Maverynthia]

That should be http://www.BUYRITE.com....right?

[Percival]

nope, http://www.buyrite.net

AVOID AT AL COST

[Ruby-chan]

I got one of these keyboards. Trust me when I say that the controller in the keyboard is nice. Seriously. People knock it because they haven't tried it and looks stranged, but it feels nice in the hand, and it's easier to have it all as once piece rather than juggling the controller and the keyboard. Heck I have a friend who prefers the controller keyboard because they don't have to have their hands right together on the controller.

[rena-ko]

yes, for the controllerpart - i tried it with super mario sunshine and wave race and it works fine, once you get used to the slightly different weight and ballance ^_^

[RedFox]

http://homepage.mac.com/srobert/.Pictures/Other%20pics/psokeyboard.jpg


Does it rumble?? http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

[rena-ko]

no...
but people already sacrifice this rumble feature for the benefits of a wavebird, dont they? ^_^