Xbox 360 Chatpad packaged at 30 bucks

Posted Jul 10, 2007 at 9:09PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: backlight, headset, Microsoft, QWERTY
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This itsy bitsy teeny weeny QWERTY keypad - try saying that 10 times fast - called the Chatpad will be released at US$ 29.99 a pop by September 4, says its own web page. The pad, part of the XBox 360 Messenger Kit, is packaged with a headset as well. It's worth it for players who need total control over communication and a little socialization over Xbox Live Messenger.

The XBox 360 chatpad - Image 1


It plugs into your controller seamlessly and sports a backlight if you like to play The Darkness with the lights off. Opinions are varied on the Chatpad. But why grab one if a headset would do fine? You could even use a regular USB keyboard, too, but then something that plugs directly to an Xbox 360 controller may suit you better.

Via Xbox.com

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by . - 2007-07-10 17:10
» .

I'm getting one.

by jhhy - 2007-07-10 17:28
» me too

me too

by andrew - 2007-07-10 17:35
» can't wait

I've been wanting this ever since I seen it. Although, a 19.99 and not a 29.99 price tag would be better for the keypad. Considering it's a piece of hardware that the most hardcore of us would use it occasionally at best.

by v - 2007-07-10 19:24
» So um

Does this come in black? Don't tell me they're gonna shaft all the owners of the highest end system. Obviously we don't want a white chatpad on a black controller

by VgSlag - 2007-07-10 20:10
» ...

Do people not understand that there is actual stuff _inside_ that? $19.99 ? For a headset, keyboard, connectors, LEDs, construction and development?



Hell, why not moan it's not $9.99. Is that extra $10 really going to break to break the bank? It's the cost of about 1 small lunch over here.



If you're not going to use it much then don't get it. If you are going to use it then realise it's worth and pony up the extra $10.

by Dr McMystery - 2007-07-10 20:38
» Hold the phone..

Let me get this straight... you can plug a usb keyboard into the 360 and that works?



If that's true I wish I knew earlier.

by skygunner27 - 2007-07-10 23:38
» I totally agree

I have an elite too and I recently painted my HD-DVD matte black to match it.

by bobby - 2007-07-11 01:23
» yes dr mcmystery

Its true, I've been using one on my 360 for over a year now as i used to play ff online and you needed one for that.

Just a case of whatever works best for ya

by LOL - 2007-07-11 11:20
» im getting one too

hopefully no rings of death will appear on it :(

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