Got a DC Keyboard, what I can I do with it?

[snes_collector]

Bought a DC Keyboard at GoodWill today for 3 bucks. Now what can I use it for? Can I get on the internet with it? Are you still able to play online games(for FREE) on it? Also, I'll probably need a Web Browser, but what version do I get(and will it cost me a monthly fee.) Can you play with it on games offline? What else can it do?


Thanks :D

[Nez]

Typing of the Dad is the best game for the Keyboarad. Very goofy yet fun.

Then theres the PFSers Quake, Soldier of Fortune, Half Life Unreal Turnament.

And the RPG Phantasy star on line. I do belive there are servers still up but damned if I know were they are.

Yes you can still go on line with it, but I recommend getting web browser 3.0 you can view more of what the web has to offer.

[snes_collector]

Awesome, maybe I'll finally be able to play a game online :D. But heres the important question to me, will it be free?

[punkoffgirl]

Hmm.. I thought online capability for any of the DC games was no longer possible; sure, you can use your DC to get online, but only with the web browser and a dial-up account with an ISP.

[E Nice]

AS mentioned above, there are *cough* independent servers up to still play Phantasy Star Online and for free. But you may need some additional items and information to know how to connect to them.

[tylerwillis]

Second the suggestion to find yourself a copy of Typing of the Dead.

Random goodness.

[Austin]

Here's another vote for Typing of the Dead.

If you're a Worms fan, the keyboard makes creating teams a lot easier. (Nothing's more of a pain than punching in all of those names with the controller.)

[tylerwillis]

If you're a Worms fan, the keyboard makes creating teams a lot easier. (Nothing's more of a pain than punching in all of those names with the controller.)

Holy schnikes. I had no idea you could do that.

ARGH!

[SlayerOfFurbies]

get your hands on a copy of typing of the dead, Typing of the Date(Japanese). The later is interesting if you do not know japanese. infact it helps not knowing, it makes the girls expresions even better when your trying to score LOL

[Videogamerdaryll]

I bought it to Play Hidden And Dangerous...on the DC as that's my Favorite to this day DC game.

I use it with the controller..

Dreamcast Keyboard
------------------

MENU CONTROLS

Enter: Accept Highlighted Option
Escape: Return to Previous Menu
Arrow Keys: Navigate Menu

GAME CONTROLS

TAB, Shift+TAB: Toggle Between Soldiers
1,2,3,4: Direct Soldier Select
Left Arrow: Strafe Left
Right Arrow: Strafe Right
Up Arrow: Move Forward
Dn Arrow: Move Backward
Alt+Up Arrow: Silent Move
Ctrl: Prepare/Fire Weapon
Shift+Ctrl: Low Grenade Throw
R Button: Reload
X Button: Jump
A Button: Turn Left
D Button: Turn Right
W,S Buttons: Change Soldier Stance(Stand, Kneel, Prone)
U Button: Use(Inventory item, interact with environment,etc)
SPACE: Map Mode
Shift: Walk/Run Mode

REAL TIME COMMANDS

Home: Follow Me!
End: Stop!
Page Up: Move!
Insert: Hey!(move out of the way, or call over)
Page Dn: Hold Fire!
Delete: Clear Command

INVENTORY CONTROLS

' Button: Select Item
Enter: Use Item
Enter: Drop Item(hold for 3 seconds)
F5: Select Firearm
F6: Select Grenade
F7: Select Anti-Tank Weapon
F8: Select Binoculars

SPECIFIC ITEM AND OBJECT CONTROLS

Up, Dn Arrows: Set Explosive Timer(after setting explosive)
Enter: Accept Time Setting
Escape: Cancel Time Setting

VEHICLE CONTROLS

Up Arrow: Accelerate
Dn Arrow: Decelerate
Left Arrow: Turn Left
Right Arrow: Turn Right

[Joker T]

DC Linux 8-) you need the keyboard to get past the start up screen

[dreamcaster]

Yet another vote for Typing of the Dead.

Also, I've found you can use it to play Chu Chu Rocket. I wouldn't recommend it though.

[anagrama]

Don't forget the works-with-every-DC-accessory-you-can-think-of-Mr Driller aswell ;)

[Austin]

Don't forget the works-with-every-DC-accessory-you-can-think-of-Mr Driller aswell ;)

For a fun time, set a DC controller with the microphone on top of your stereo speaker, and turn on something loud. The little man will go absolutely nuts.

[anagrama]

For a fun time, set a DC controller with the microphone on top of your stereo speaker, and turn on something loud. The little man will go absolutely nuts.

Hehe, yeah, it's a giggle with the mic. Still not sure whether it beats the fishing rod though... ;)

[goatdan]

It is also perfect for Feet of Fury's Typing of Fury mode, which is quite interesting, if I do say so myself :)

[suckerpunch5]

I first played Tom Clancy's Rouge Spear on computer, so I really enjoy playing it with the mouse and keyboard on my Dreamcast. IMHO, this is the best way to play Rouge Spear.

[rbudrick]

Typing of the Dad is the best game for the Keyboarad

Dad? Funniest typo ever....oh the imagery! LOL LOL No, I'm not making fun of anyone...it's just funny. Think of your dad killing zombies with a keyboard... LOL

-Rob

[Rogmeister]

Too bad the DC didn't come out with any of those TV game shows where you need to give words for answers. A keyboard is perfect for games like Jeopardy and Wheel Of Fortune...alas, none for the DC.

[Austin]

I first played Tom Clancy's Rouge Spear on computer, so I really enjoy playing it with the mouse and keyboard on my Dreamcast. IMHO, this is the best way to play Rouge Spear.

Yeah, if you're into FPS games, a keyboard and mouse is the way to go on the DC. Quake III, Unreal, Outtrigger, Soldier of Fortune are all good. (Except for the loooooooong load times on Soldier of Fortune.)

[punkoffgirl]

It is also perfect for Feet of Fury's Typing of Fury mode, which is quite interesting, if I do say so myself :)

Speaking of Feet of Fury.. are there any more pads left?

[MegaDrive20XX]

Typing of the Dead! *jumps on the bandwagon* w00t!

Wonderful bloody typing of Zombie death!

[goatdan]

It is also perfect for Feet of Fury's Typing of Fury mode, which is quite interesting, if I do say so myself :)

Speaking of Feet of Fury.. are there any more pads left?

I have two of them, but they are my personal ones :(

My suggestion is to get something like this - http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=4&products_id=527& - and use it to connect a PSX dance pad to it. Even the Dreamcast specific dance pads were made with the PSX symbols on it, so if you go this route, your Dance Pad will be a lot more useful.

[Jorpho]

Don't forget the works-with-every-DC-accessory-you-can-think-of-Mr Driller aswell ;)

Ooh, the Samba de Amigo maracas as well? ;)

[Neil Koch]

I think there's a Rainbow Six game on the DC as well.

You can use the DC to browse the web if you have a dial up account (it doesn't work with AOL though) -- it kind of sucks browsing the web with the DC, a lot of pages look like crap.

[Videogamerdaryll]

Hmmm.. :?

Speaking of The Typing of the Dead..

I wonder if this Keyboard would work on the DC..notice the DC controller like ends..

http://i17.ebayimg.com/01/i/04/b1/4c/09_1_b.JPG

[Jorpho]

Looks like a Naomi keyboard (with Lupin the Typing decals).

The Naomi was similar to the DC...

[fpstream]

Could hop online with warp pipe.

[M1Savage]

Hmm.. I thought online capability for any of the DC games was no longer possible; sure, you can use your DC to get online, but only with the web browser and a dial-up account with an ISP.

There are a few games still online and more on the way. Check here -

http://dreamcast.onlineconsoles.com

[GameSlaveGaz]

Aw, man! EVERYONE beat me to the punch on the Typing of the Dead thing! Grr! I gotta get online more. Seriously, I bought the keyboard SOLELY for Typing of the Dead, b/c I got my DC LONG after its unceremonious demise and much of the online gaming was cancelled. I also saw a looong ass time ago a converter to convert a regular PC keyboard to plug into the DC, and that's what I got my boyfriend when I got him Typing of the Dead b/c at the time we couldn't find the keyboard. But that's kinda unimportant, cuz you already have the DC keyboard. I don't know why I even brought it up.
But yeah, as if you needed anymore coaxing...BUY TYPING OF THE DEAD!!!!
Horrible voice acting...killing zombies by typing random words as fast as you can...BRILLANCE!!!!!!!

[starchildskiss78]

Yet another vote for "Typing Of The Dead."

Also, going online is an interesting prospect. I used the trusty Dreamcast to go online when I didn't have a computer (and COULD have played online games if I had wanted to as SEGA servers still existed but I like playing by myself most times lol.) Good ole Browser 2.6 (included in the last Official Dreamcast Magazine to have a demo disc I believe.) helped my chat on yahoo, check my email, and surf the web...never tried 3.0 though...when I was interested in it you could only get it by ordering it.