Gaming keyboards - gimme dem recommends

[Viktor]

Anyone with suggestions on what to get? I have a crap Microsoft wireless one now that has been punched and beaten so I need something new. I guess I prefer Logitech as I have always gone with their stuff and currently have one of their gaming mice. I have the following on my mind:

G710 Mechanical - $150 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitec...&skuId=6819135&st=logitech keyboard&cp=1&lp=5

G510s - $120 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/logitec...&skuId=8785577&st=logitech keyboard&cp=2&lp=2


I really don't want to spend more than $150. Can probably price match at BB since Amazon is cheaper. Anyone have one of those, otherwise what do you suggest?

Thanks

 

[IdleHands]

If you want to go cheap I'd get a microsoft sidewinder x4. I got mine for $40 and it's amazing keyboard.
If you want to spend a little more and go mechanical I cannot stress enough how amazing the Corsair Vengeance K70 is. I LOVE this KB, been using it since December and I honestly don't think I could go to any other KB. When the time comes to replace this one I'm definitely going with another Corsair mechanical. In fact, if I had the extra dough I'd get their RGB lit mechanical (basically the K70 with RGB LED's).

One thing I can say for certain, based on personal experience with FOUR of them, DO NOT get a Razer mechancal KB, they're poorly made and fail regularly.

And by regularly I mean that me and a room mate went through 4 of them in less than a month before we returned them for store credit.

 

[Jason]

+1 on the MS Sidewinder X4. Had one for a few years now and it's great value and a great keyboard. I would stay away from Razer keyboards, I know some people are fine with them but most people seem to have them replaced due to poor build quality. It's why I'd stay away from their mice too.

 

[The Living Tribunal]

If you want to go cheap I'd get a microsoft sidewinder x4. I got mine for $40 and it's amazing keyboard.
If you want to spend a little more and go mechanical I cannot stress enough how amazing the Corsair Vengeance K70 is. I LOVE this KB, been using it since December and I honestly don't think I could go to any other KB. When the time comes to replace this one I'm definitely going with another Corsair mechanical. In fact, if I had the extra dough I'd get their RGB lit mechanical (basically the K70 with RGB LED's).

One thing I can say for certain, based on personal experience with FOUR of them, DO NOT get a Razer mechancal KB, they're poorly made and fail regularly.

And by regularly I mean that me and a room mate went through 4 of them in less than a month before we returned them for store credit.

Pretty much this.
The sidewinder is awesome if you want a good budget keyboard that gets the job done.

 

[coolstorybro]

Keep the wireless Microsoft one, and get a Razer Orbweaver to compliment it.

 

[Viktor]

I'll look into it.

 

[Z A C K]

 

[Kerosene31]

I have the G710 and it is quite nice.

 

[Qbert]

I have the Sidewinder as well.

But use this for shooters. After a very small learning curve, it has helped me ten fold competitively.

 

[Z A C K]

I have the Sidewinder as well.

But use this for shooters. After a very small learning curve, it has helped me ten fold competitively.

I'm not sure I could ever adjust to something like that. I suck enough with a normal mouse, this would just be beyond bad for me.

 

[Qbert]

I'm not sure I could ever adjust to something like that. I suck enough with a normal mouse, this would just be beyond bad for me.

That's what I thought a few years ago before getting a n52te. The Tartarus is even better. I took literally a couple of days to get used to it, and it just now feels so natural when playing shooters. It "fits" the hand better than a standard keyboard.

 

[Viktor]

If you want to go cheap I'd get a microsoft sidewinder x4. I got mine for $40 and it's amazing keyboard.
If you want to spend a little more and go mechanical I cannot stress enough how amazing the Corsair Vengeance K70 is. I LOVE this KB, been using it since December and I honestly don't think I could go to any other KB. When the time comes to replace this one I'm definitely going with another Corsair mechanical. In fact, if I had the extra dough I'd get their RGB lit mechanical (basically the K70 with RGB LED's).

One thing I can say for certain, based on personal experience with FOUR of them, DO NOT get a Razer mechancal KB, they're poorly made and fail regularly.

And by regularly I mean that me and a room mate went through 4 of them in less than a month before we returned them for store credit.

Think I will go ahead with the Corsair. I went to Best Buy to check them out today and saw the K70 there calling my name. Did some more research on it and I like what I'm seeing. Plus it's on sale right now.

 

[Plainview]

I tried to use a keyboard and mouse on my Mac. I could never do it again. It's just so awkward for someone who's used nothing but controllers, and arcade sticks, their entire gaming life.

 

[Intellivision]

I approve this pic! Seriously.

When I used to play PC games more back in the day, I prefer playing with these bulky clacking keyboards rather than the smooth feel of laptops or the slimmer/sleeker keyboard I had for my last desktop years back.

I love the feel using these bulky keyboards as the buttons' large and pointy spacing between them gives good tactile feel and you could wedge/rest your fingers in the spaces knowing that it takes a moderate amount of pressure in order to accidentally press other buttons. Sleek/smooth/slim keyboards are too easy to accidentally press other buttons.

 

[IdleHands]

Think I will go ahead with the Corsair. I went to Best Buy to check them out today and saw the K70 there calling my name. Did some more research on it and I like what I'm seeing. Plus it's on sale right now.

Good choice.

However, something I forgot to mention is the media keys (play/pause, FF, REW). On my PC I can't get those keys to work with windows media center or winamp and I haven't tried itunes, but they work perfectly with spotify. Could just be my system but I thought it fair to let you know in case that's something you really want out of your KB.