Xbox Tiny Keyboard: why?!

[A Black Falcon]

Microsoft didn't invent the graphical web browser. NCSA invented Mosaic at the University of Illinois. I passed the plaque about it all the time while I was in school. Check out the About Internet Explorer... option and it will say Based on NCSA Mosaic.

Mosaic is the basis of all web browsers, not just IE, and is most directly related to Mozilla/Firefox, really, not IE... but yes, other than that that's true. The web browser market leader was first Mosaic, then its followup Netscape (after making Mosaic, Andreessen called it Netscape and made it commercial), then Microsoft's IE, which took several versions before it was really good enough to compete. IE is still in the lead, probably just because it's most people's default browser so it's what they use, but Mozilla/Firefox keep gaining marketshare on it...

You haven't given a good reason as to why it isn't a legitimate accessory. Nobody ever said anything about having to love it. Does it serve a purpose? Yes. Is it facilitating that purpose better than an alternative (full-size keyboard)? That seems to be under discussion, but you seem to be stubbornly refusing (almost downright denial) of the reasons it's been shaped as a snap-on despite the relatively simple concept of not having to put down the controller. Is it really that far fetched? Is it too far outside the box for you?

Yes, I know. Admitting it is the first step. I have a feeling you're going to make terrific progress as we further explore that.

I can see some uses for a keyboard, as I said, but a micro-sized one with miniature keys, used just for chat? Those microscopic keys look awful...

Seriously, I know MS is trying to keep consoles and PCs separate, but in cases like this, it hurts them much more than it helps.

Now the only question is... will it have overlays like the Jaguar, Intellivision, etc. controllers had, so you can have a nice graphical display for what all of the buttons do in each game? :D