Xbox App as Chatpad alternative?

  • As per the most recent Dev Update, I know that we're getting the ability to use the Xbox Chatpad to finally be able to use text chat on the console. This would be VERY handy for me as I often can't use my mic (baby at home who is usually sleeping during the only I time I have to play the game) but I'd still like to be able to communicate with my teammates in more detail than just the preset radial options. I'm wondering if anyone knows if we can use the Xbox ios/Android app to chat now as well? Or will it only be on the physical Chatpad? I know you can use it to chat when you're in a party, but in the event random folks don't want to party up, I'm curious as to whether the "keyboard" option on the App will also function in-game.

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  • @mr-hypn0t0ad You should also be able to use a standard USB keyboard, at least I'd hope so.

  • @mr-hypn0t0ad yeah I have the same situation. I have a chatpad but don’t see the options to use it in the game

  • @thecaptainhank i use a keyboard on my xbox .try pressing "T" on your chatad and the chatbox should open

  • @thecaptainhank as @Weedstar-DeLuxe said: press "t" and you can write, press "enter" and it's texted

    I use it too, love it

    Edit: by the way...there are two buttons called X1 and X2, with these you can make a screenshot and a video without using the Dashboard-button

  • You can also set number keys to bring up equipment instantly. Compass, shovel etc

  • @weedstar-deluxe thanks. Yeah I got it to work. For some reason though when I connect the chatpad to the controller I can’t hear audio anymore with the headset plugged in.

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