Xbox 360 QWERTY thumb keyboard is official
Microsoft is finally launching a QWERTY thumb keyboard for the Xbox 360, a welcome addition for those of us who don't want yet another keyboard sitting around in our living room. Here you have some details:
1. The thumb keyboard plugs into the headphone / data jack on the bottom of the controller. It comes bundled with its own headset, since it doesn't pass the signal through, and cannot work with current peripherals.
2. The keyboard is backlit; the chat bubble icon in the photos will be an MSN icon.
3. It will be released in the summer. No word on how much, though.
4. We got a chance to check it out. The tactility is nice, but it's a bit heavy with all the rest of the weight of the 360 controller.
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