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#1 May 03 2014 at 10:26 AM Rating: Excellent
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I don't know about everyone else, but with all this Zodiac Weapon "fun" lately, I find my self getting comfortable doing the grind with nothing but the controller, laying down maybe.
I've found the need for quick communications at times. LS says something I HAVE to respond to. Random dude asks if I want to team up (simple no, or yes maybe). Etc. I have to get up, find the wireless keyboard, sit properly, bla.

I've found using the Playstation App second screen option as a keyboard is the perfect solution!

1. Make sure you phone is synced to your PS4 (one time)
PS4: Settings -> PlayStation® App Connection Settings -> Add -> note Passcode.
PS App: Connect to PS4 - > enter Passcode.

2. Connect to the PS4 by touching 'Connect to PS4' on the phone's app

3. Select the 'Second screen' option

4. Touch the small keyboard icon on the top left.

When playing FFXIV, the keyboard only unlocks when you select the onscreen keyboard (Triangle button).
So select the chat box and press triangle, type away!
#2 May 03 2014 at 11:40 AM Rating: Good
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Awesome. Thank you very much!
#3 May 05 2014 at 1:06 PM Rating: Excellent
As an aside, this works perfectly if you're using a Vita like I occasionally do but are still on your home network. I'll occasionally be running a crafting macro and will slide the vita into my pocket while I do yard work. If someone needs something I can pull the phone out, too, and type away.
#4 May 05 2014 at 3:00 PM Rating: Excellent
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I wish the PS4 or Vita had one of these:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox360/accessories/headsetscommunication/Xbox360Chatpad

Greatest thing since sliced bread...
#5 May 05 2014 at 3:18 PM Rating: Good
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I'd give you that. Had FFXI on the 360 for a bit, LOVED that keypad. They have one for the PS3; need PS4 upgrade!
#6 May 08 2014 at 10:56 AM Rating: Good
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mess3 wrote:
I'd give you that. Had FFXI on the 360 for a bit, LOVED that keypad. They have one for the PS3; need PS4 upgrade!


I bought it after my FFXI days during my PSU stint, and it didnt work for PSU. Wasted money for me there, but I loved the design, and the times I used it for sending text messages to friends it was incredible!
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