PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

[jenova_9]

Oh mew, I translated this, and it seems like they might be putting too much concentration on the controller.

Gamekyo : Blog : Final Fantasy XIV : l'interface PS3 illustrée

yes it is nice they are designing the controls so controller has access to more shortcuts, but keyboard cannot be matched
in text communication as well as more expanded controls options (which PS2 and X360 has proven that FFXI is more fun using both controller and keyboard instead of just controller).

So yes FFXIV ARR will still be very functional and playable with PS3 controller,
but for the most optimal play experience, FFXIV ARR must support keyboard on PS3 too (not be like Diablo III where it will not have keyboard support for PS3 version, but it can get
away with that because it's an ARPG, not an MMORPG. )

Well the good news is that the text chat window is confirmed for PS3 version, but I think they have to make sure to support USB keyboards for PS3, besides a software keyboard
(which is really a last resort if ppl don't have keyboard).

So in that method, PS3 version could be 80% more comfy with controller instead of mouse,
and 100% more effecient with keyboard (than without it) for extra functions, shortcuts, text communication speed, and expanded effeciency.

[cidbahamut]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

Oh mew, I translated this

I sincerely doubt that.

[Firewind]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

My French is terrible but from what I understand from that article, the actionbars are divided into blocks that you access via the triggers so you can quickly cycle through them. Basically if you ever configured a 360 or PS3 pad to bring up your macro palettes in FFXI...Yeah it's a bit like that.

[Mezlo]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

I sincerely doubt that.

I knew you would.

[Firewind]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

I knew that you would know that he would doubt it.

[cidbahamut]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

I knew you would.

Clairvoyant Action Wizard.

[Mezlo]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

I knew that you would know that he would doubt it.

Silly trumpet eater.

[jenova_9]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

I meant using the browser's translator.

[Aeni]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

My French is terrible but from what I understand from that article, the actionbars are divided into blocks that you access via the triggers so you can quickly cycle through them. Basically if you ever configured a 360 or PS3 pad to bring up your macro palettes in FFXI...Yeah it's a bit like that.

^ It's no different than what was shown in this video. Not sure why J9 thought this was news.

[Etra]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

Because relatively new article repeating old information is OMGAGGLEMUSTPOSTNOWNEWS.

[cidbahamut]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

Because relatively new article repeating old information is OMGAGGLEMUSTPOSTNOWNEWS.

Welcome to J9 Posting Theory 101. Did you get a syllabus?

[jenova_9]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

It would be good to remind SE to support USB keyboard on PS3, because as we know, Youtube app was completely oblivious to the fact that PS3 supports USB keyboard (so now people only have letter by letter search tool, and no keyboard support).

And Sony themselves didn't remember the fact PS3 supports USB keyboard, as proven by their new PSN Store, which no longer supports USB keyboard for title searches (now you can only search by using the Letter by Letter search tool, instead of just typing a word in via keyboard like the previous PSN Store.)

So if even Sony / SEN forgot about usb keyboard support for PS3, who knows if SE really understands how important it is to support USB keyboard for this.

It is also important that the PS3 version doesn't have any hurdles to start typing and sending messages, mew.

Like on PS2, in FFXI, you can just starting typing and it will register on the typing bar, and you just press Enter.

but in certain mmorpg on PS3, you had to press like something first, and maybe something else, before you can start
typing and sending chat messages. It really added unnecessary extra steps to what should be a straightforward and universal text chatting tool during all situations, especially with the chat window being an important part of communication at all times that's instant text chat just by starting to type stuff, whether your are traveling, fighting, looking through inventory, etc.

of course not everyone has keyboard, but just like not everyone has a arcade stick for fighting games (which is usually standard for optimal play in that genre, at least for some people),
keyboard support should be standard on all console mmorpgs too.

Also, Blizzard really underestimates the advantages of supporting USB keyboard for Diablo III on PS3, it would be better supporting it than without it, despite being very playable
with just the controller, the keyboard adds an extension of gaming luxuries that raises the overall experience for people that make use of it, just like using keyboard for PS2 and X360 FFXI Online, it totally elevates the functionality, effeciency and options as a whole alongside the controller.

[Firewind]

Re: PS3 version supporting USB keyboard still in question? new PS3 interface screens

Actually letter by letter search was more than likely done because the PS Vita doesn't support USB Keyboards so they wanted all applications to function on both the PS3 and Vita.

Basically it means that Youtube and PSN is easier to use on the Vita now because you can just use the touchscreen to quickly type out your serach criteria while using it on the PS3 means you're stuck using the pad.

Hey I never said it was a sensible idea. This is Sony we're talking about.