If you don’t have an add-on keyboard for your Xbox 360, typing long streams of text using the hand controller is always a long and painful process compared to using a full QWERTY keyboard.
Well, the Circboard Keyboard is a unique onscreen keyboard and hopes to change this and make it a little more pleasurable to type using a standard controller when you may need to and can’t use the mic. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.
Circboard uses your left joystick and 4 buttons to type in any word, accessing each individual character at the same, even speed! For those who want the full fluidity of their typing, right joystick offers the same character selection as the buttons through directional flick. Up for the top letter, right for the right one, etc. Space and Backspace are achieved via the bumper buttons
How Circboard Keyboard Works
The Circboard Keyboard is designed to streamline the typing process on gaming consoles, particularly the Xbox 360. Traditional onscreen keyboards can be cumbersome and slow, especially when using a game controller. The Circboard Keyboard aims to solve this problem by offering a more intuitive and efficient way to type.
The keyboard layout is circular, which allows for quick access to all characters. By using the left joystick, users can navigate through the circular keyboard, and the four main buttons (A, B, X, Y) are used to select characters. This design ensures that each character can be accessed at the same, even speed, making typing faster and less frustrating.
For those who prefer a different method, the right joystick can also be used for character selection. By flicking the joystick in different directions (up, right, down, left), users can select characters quickly. This dual-method approach provides flexibility and caters to different user preferences.
Advantages and Potential Uses
One of the main advantages of the Circboard Keyboard is its potential to enhance the gaming experience. Typing messages to friends, entering codes, or searching for content can be done more efficiently, allowing gamers to spend more time playing and less time typing. This can be particularly useful in multiplayer games where communication is key.
Moreover, the Circboard Keyboard can be beneficial for users who may have physical limitations that make traditional typing difficult. The simplified and ergonomic design can make it easier for these users to interact with their console.
Another potential use is in educational settings. As gaming consoles become more integrated into educational tools, having an efficient typing method can facilitate learning and interaction. For example, educational games that require text input can be more accessible with the Circboard Keyboard.
What do you think? Would you use this new onscreen keyboard? More information is available from the Circboard website.
Via Botchweed
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