No arrow keys?

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Just got a G2 and fired up addictinggames.com to test the flash out. Then I realized that there are no arrow keys to control the games. Seems like a waste to have 2.2 out of the box and not be able to use all the features. Any work arounds?

Originally Posted by ransu

Just got a G2 and fired up addictinggames.com to test the flash out. Then I realized that there are no arrow keys to control the games. Seems like a waste to have 2.2 out of the box and not be able to use all the features. Any work arounds?

On that note I could have done without the programmable quick keys that you can't program anything useful for.

Does the optical pad do directional control?

Yeah the trackpad works as directional, but its no good for games where you have to hold down a particular direction.

The G1 doesn't have any arrow keys, neither does the Nexus One or the Vibrant. What makes you think a phone comes with arrow keys?

Err most qwerty phones do have arrow keys. Also this is one of the few full flash supporting ones. You'd expect arrow keys. I was surprised.

No worries. PM me a list of games you want to play and I'll add them to my "Flash Game Packs" (I'm optimizing flash games for on screen controls)

I'm sure someone somewhere has written a small app that would allow you to assign directional keys to any keys on your keypad.

maybe assign IJKL as a D-pad while holding down shift and alt at the same time. so you could use your left hand to activate it and right hand to move. lol

any updates?

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coming from a lg eve is really upsetting not to have arrow keys!

Look through the forums for hardware button remapping. It is fairly simple.