Why the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation consoles need to come with a keyboard as standard

[Windows Central]

Microsoft and Sony are both gearing up for the next generation of Xbox and PlayStation hardware. I think a significant way to shake up the industry would be to include a QWERTY keyboard as standard, enhancing social aspects of games that demand it.

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[Stayhigh993]

This is one of the most garbage takes I have ever seen. 1 keyboards are cheap af if you need one. 2 most people would rather use voice chat. 3 keep keyboards away from consoles controller are soooo much easier to use.

 

[Jez Corden]

This is one of the most garbage takes I have ever seen. 1 keyboards are cheap af if you need one. 2 most people would rather use voice chat. 3 keep keyboards away from consoles controller are soooo much easier to use.

lol it's so mad that you made account to make this comment without reading the article.

 

[Wara Wana]

Hey Jez,

Good write up and I think it would be great to see Xbox and/or Playstation branded Keyboards and mice (mouses?).

Personal though, as a saleman, I do think that bundling in these accessories in with the console would end up being a net positive; mainly for a reason you mentioned: Pricing.

With a world full of people struggling financially I suspect they (Xbox and Playstation) wouldn't want to inflate their already high prices of entry; especially Playstation.

I do, however, believe with more gamers adopting PC lately that Playstation may make a keyboard and mouse combo soon! Just a thought.

Have a good day. Enjoy Gaming.

 

[dave_456]

Forced bundling is almost always a very bad idea. I see what you are saying, but it would be a disaster for Xbox for both pricing and messaging reasons.

A dedicated Xbox keyboard accessory on the other hand does sound like a good idea, just don't force bundle it.

 

[Klovourer]

I’m confident that even if they include it as standard, the cost of that keyboard will be factored into the final price. Nobody is going to do it for free