Keyboard attachment announced at CES

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 8th 2008 at 11:15AM }

NOTE: Image is just a mock-up. This is not the real PSP keyboard. [Image source]

Do you hate the virtual keyboard the PSP has? Well, looks like a solution is coming. An official first-party keyboard attachment is in the works. The problem? It won't be due until next year, according to GameSpot. "We're looking at several designs, but can't tell you anything more specific," a rep said.

[Thanks, Joe!]

Tags: ces, ces-2008, ces2008, keyboard, psp

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

TrackSol @ Jan 8th 2008 11:27AM

The top heavy weight of the psp while holding the keyboard will probably make it uncomfortable.

Lars @ Jan 9th 2008 2:03PM

That's true, but like it said, it's only a mockup. I do like how it looks like it would double as a screen protector.

Tristan @ Jan 8th 2008 11:34AM

I dont see how the keyboard could possible look.

pixelator @ Jan 8th 2008 11:52AM

Great! But NEXT year? *checks calendar* --sigh. Well, at least it's happening. With the lighter weight of the PSP-2000, I doubt balance will be an issue.

I figured Sony might come back to this when/if the Mylo fell off the radar... And here we are. Clamshell keyboard that unfolds *and* protects the display FTW!

Robert @ Jan 8th 2008 11:54AM

If Sony were to make a AIM or MSN Messenger service in a future firmware update I could see the keyboard coming in use - until that day, I'll stick with my trusty built-in PSP keyboard.

pixelator @ Jan 9th 2008 12:14AM

You don't have to be chatting to need a keyboard. Just going from site to site is a royal pain in the ass on the PSP. The 'virtual keyboard' is an unholy bastard. I'd buy it just for typing in URLs.

James @ Jan 8th 2008 12:19PM

I think I'll skip on the keyboard thanks.

How about a mini adjustable stand with a wireless keyboard? That'd be a bit better to use than a keyboard dropping off the bottom of the system.

Cameron @ Jan 8th 2008 12:37PM

One more accessory to add to the big bulky briefcase of PSP add ons.... dam...

pixelator @ Jan 9th 2008 12:30AM

What are you, challenged? This is something people have been begging for for the past 3 YEARS. A keyboard completes the PSP internet/online functionality suite extremely well. How do YOU know how bulky it is?

If you don't want it, don't buy it. Having the OPTION is a GOOD thing, not a BAD thing. You don't have to buy ALL the 'bulky' accessories, ya lummox.

...Goddamned DS trolls.

Alien @ Jan 8th 2008 12:54PM

Finally ... it only took 5 years for it to happen :P

Darayz @ Jan 8th 2008 1:33PM

I think I'll wait till the real PSP2 comes out. Happy with the Phatty. If these new features and apps won't work on my Phatty then what's to stop Sony from releasing the PsP Super-Slim and ignoring PSP Slim owners?

Neil @ Jan 8th 2008 1:37PM

I've wanted to a see keyboard and MSN messenger on the PSP from day one, so this a good start, but the mock looks like it would be really hard to type on since it would be very top heavy.

Errol @ Jan 8th 2008 2:10PM

If this is going to be another PSP-2000 exclusive, I'll kill the man responsible for it! (Not litterely)

MuslimConvert @ Jan 8th 2008 2:17PM

what items exactly are psp2000 exclusive besides skype? why do people keep whining about psp1000 owners being left out?

emaxximus @ Jan 8th 2008 3:22PM

Gee whizz, mabey VIDEO OUT? the only thing worse than whiners are the people who whine about the whiners. haha

APVangeliLMS @ Jan 8th 2008 4:00PM

well, heres a list,

tv out
better loading times
more xmb colors
better speaker placement
a tv tuner (4dajaps)
more casing colors
slimmer design
lighter design
most probably better internet cache (idk)
no more useless ir port(what were they thinking for it in the first place)

theres probably more but im too lazy to check.