360 TID Officially Dubbed the Chatpad Options

[Xbox-Scene]

360 TID Officially Dubbed the Chatpad Posted by XanTium | May 10 19:12 EST | News Category: Xbox360

From xbox360fanboy.com: [QUOTE] Formerly known as the TID (text input device), the thumb board, and "that thingy," the Xbox 360 controller keyboard has received an official name. In the Spring Update help document (found by clicking the "Learn More" ad block on the Marketplace blade) the device is referred to as the Chatpad. Now all we need is a price and a release date. [/QUOTE] Full Story: xbox360fanboy.com

[flashfreak]

Interesting. Now all I need to know is if its worth it. I bought the HD-DVD Player when it came out here in march, i only have king kong and have just ever used it to show ppl the quality. Its usually unplugged to save a power outlet.

In Australia, I beleive HD-DVD is failing. JB Hi-Fi (a big av dealer) has only got blu rays so far, and thats a big thing, and my local video store has started stocking blu rays and not hd-dvds. Im a bit annoying that i paid so much for the drive, but its my own fault i guess. Just gotta try and sell it b4 they officially go cheap.

Anyway, nothing to do with it. The Chatpad looks cool, i'd be interested to try one before i get it, but i reckon i will get it, IF ms fix the messenger thing on the 360 where u cant use a diff e-mail address than the one u signed up for live with.

[DeMoN_DARREN]

For a good price (under £20 tops) i will get one. Loving MSN on Live, hating controller typing

[sicknasty413]

Anyone know if this is going to come out in black?

[Helliano]

Anyone know if this is going to come out in black?

Yup, they will release it in black.

This post has been edited by Helliano: May 11 2007, 10:20 AM

[sicknasty413]

Yup, they will release it in black.

Not that I don't believe you, but do you have a source?

[47_M450N_47]

I saw where they were releasing it in black too, might have been on Gamespot or Aeropause I can't remember. Anyway, even if they don't, you can make it black with spray paint

I just bought a cheap USB keyboard for 7.95USD earlier today to use on my 360. I love the messenger integration but typing on the controller absolutely sucks. If the Chatpad is 20USD or less I'll probably get one, otherwise I'll just stick to the USB keyboard.

[gli7ch]

I would assume M$ would make the "Chatpad" black, in effort to woo the Elite owners into buying one...Which I am guessing you are one of them sicknasty413

[edwinmcdunlap]

If the Chatpad is 20USD or less I'll probably get one, otherwise I'll just stick to the USB keyboard.

Yeah.. I think 20 is the max I will pay for something like this. If it's any more than that, I'll just go get a cheap USB keyboard