GC: Keyboard options

[FluxGryphon]

I'd just like to know what all the options are for getting a keyboard on the GameCube. So far I know of two...Please correct any information that is incorrect. I'm not an expert and am just listing what I know of so far (as vague as it is).

1. Datel Keyboard. Can only be purchased online from sites like Codejunkies (http://www.codejunkies.com/), and not yet released in US stores. Costs $20 without shipping and handling.
2. Keyboard adapter/converter. Connects a normal PC keyboard (or PlayStation keyboard) to the GC. Play Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paos-13-d0b80034.html) has such a device, of which I am really tempted to order right now simply because it's cheaper and likely more reliable than Datel. Thanks goes to s3rial_one for providing the link!
Also, pantsofevilgamers.com (dead link?) has a converter that can cost up to $30 and requires you to do a bit of electronics handling.

So, what other options are there? Right now I'm really leaning towards ordering the converter from Play Asia...there's plenty of spare keyboards laying around here anyway (and the stick straight keyboards elsewhere would probably have me making more typos even if the keyboard was mapped correctly!).

[Whatley]

You can also import them from Japan.

[Firocket1690]

hmmmm

you should go for the ASCII keboard
[url]http://www.toysnjoys.com/access_cube3.html
of course ... it's the usual rip-of import price ...

but I imported mine from a local import shop
it's very reliable, and types Eng AND Jpn
I kno 89.99 for a good KB is expensive (my import shop charged me 40, I don't buy stuff off the net)

and odn't worry about the website ...I imported a few games for my universal GC here before



NEwayZ ... Good Luck! ^_~

[FluxGryphon]

I ain't got the cash for the ASCII Keyboard - that'd rip me a new one! Blarg! But I did order my adapter from Play-Asia today, so we'll see how that goes...hopefully it'll be here by next week! Wahoo!

[Gray4]

GO with the play-asia adaptor. I did and i couldnt be happier. I chose the slowest shipping , and it still made it here (Ontario,Canada) in 6 days all the way from Hong Kong!!

They have really really good customer service. Which is the complete opposite of the clowns at codejunkies.com .

Plus it doubles as an adaptor for your dual-shock controllers...

[Sheik1]

On 2003-05-13 09:03, FluxGryphon wrote:
2. Keyboard adapter/converter. Connects a normal PC keyboard (or PlayStation keyboard) to the GC. Play Asia (http://www.play-asia.com/paos-13-d0b80034.html) has such a device, of which I am really tempted to order right now simply because it's cheaper and likely more reliable than Datel. Thanks goes to s3rial_one for providing the link!
Also, pantsofevilgamers.com (dead link?) has a converter that can cost up to $30 and requires you to do a bit of electronics handling.


Correction for link is as follows:
http://www.pantsofevilgamers.com/kb

You may also check out adapters that me and a friend make at:
http://www.indiglo.net
They are up on ebay for $29.99 at the moment if you are interested. Just search on "gamecube keyboard" and the should pop right up.

[Suppa_Buddha]

I'd just go with the Adaptor because you can use it for you GC and your PC if you have to. Plus its not so expensive. I got mine from indigo.net. I think it's worth it.

[brillyfresh]

i just posted a review for the Play-Asia adaptor

[Zero88]

screw that im just getting the powerboard KB from codejunkies lol

[Zero88]

screw that im just getting the powerboard KB from codejunkies lol

[ABDUR101]

This topic (http://www.pso-world.com/viewtopic.php?topic=51651&forum=1&0) most likely answered your questions.

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