Gaming Keyboard Help

2008-11-19 15:17:08

#1

Yellowman03: Once Again, We Meet at Last; +108|6501|Texas

I plan on buying a new keyboard this weekend, and I've come down to 3 choices that fall within my price range:

-Logitech G11
-Microsoft SideWinder X6
-Microsoft Reclusa http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 20keyboard

Naturally, I'm looking for macro keys, but I'm more specifically looking for keys that can launch programs. I'm not sure if the last 2 (the Microsoft ones) can do that. The only negative of the G11 is it's size, and I have limited space.

If any one has these keyboards please tell me what you think about them and whether or not they can launch programs using macros.

Also, if anyone has the Sidewinder please tell me how the "gamer modes" work and how the switchable keypad works.

Much Thanks!

Side note: if the G15 V2 is THAT much better I am willing to spend the extra 20-30 dollars. I'm not sure if I'll use the screen much.

2008-11-19 15:23:12

#2

phishman420: Banned; +821|5947

Get the G11.

2008-11-19 15:24:08

#3

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6719|The Twilight Zone

From the ones listed above I would also get the G11

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2008-11-19 15:37:27

#4

JoshP: Banned; +176|5955|Notts, UK

g15 screen is epic, get it srsly

cost me £50 and it's worth it <3

2008-11-19 15:43:40

#5

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6171|CA

JoshP wrote:
g15 screen is epic, get it srsly

cost me £50 and it's worth it <3

QFT. I got the G15 over the G11 and I haven't regretted it at all, a great keyboard. Plus, it's on of the few keyboards that isn't blue, although is cool, orange is pretty epic as well.

Comes with six actual macro keys, but three "tiers" of available macro keys, thus equaling 18 total keys. (For M1 you have 6 keys to macro commands, for M2 you have 6 keys to macro commands too, etc.)

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2008-11-19 16:50:50

#6

The_Sniper_NM: Official EVGA Fanboy; +94|6380|SC | USA |

If you can find one, G15 V1.

I'm scared shit less as to what I would do if it shits the bed, but an Admin on the logi site hinted to a new keyboard in development.

2008-11-19 18:54:48

#7

TheDonkey: Eat my bearrrrrrrrrrr, Tonighttt; +163|5983|Vancouver, BC, Canada

The_Sniper_NM wrote:
If you can find one, G15 V1.

I'm scared shit less as to what I would do if it shits the bed, but an Admin on the logi site hinted to a new keyboard in development.

Yeah, when I first discovered the G15, I totally went apeshit, it's so . Then I realized that the V2 is orange, and orange LED's look like CRAP imho(Especially on the screen) So yeah, eBay had some V1 G15's a couple months ago, check thar.

2008-11-19 19:19:37

#8

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7032|Cambridge (UK)

Of the listed keyboards, I've only used a Reclusa.

It's ok. Nice build quality. Has Razor technology. And blue glowyness. But, one of the macro buttons on the left/right sides seemed a little loose.

2008-11-19 22:05:56

#9

Benzin: Member; +576|6265

I'd get the G11 if you need macro keys.

If not, one of the Saitek Eclipse models would be hawt.

2008-11-19 23:10:02

#10

_Dominiko_PL: TITS or gtfo.; +97|6787|Polish state of EU

Get Sidewinder X6 cus recluza is crap and G11 is/looks old

2008-11-19 23:17:15

#11

Tetn1s: Member; +59|6908|Los Angeles

G15 V1 is a big keyboard, didnt he say he only had limited space? G15 V2 is a LOT smaller.

2008-11-19 23:41:09

#12

SgtHeihn: Should have ducked; +394|6753|Ham Lake, MN (Fucking Cold)

Someone needs to make a guide to gaming keyboards because we have a shit load of threads asking about it. I would, but it seems everyone hates the one I love....

2008-11-19 23:44:24

#13

Chou: Member; +737|7057

G15 blue led

2008-11-20 08:42:17

#14

xRBLx: I've got lovely bunch of coconuts!!; +27|6621|England - Kent

Get the Saitek Cyborg, I want one!
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2008-11-20 09:09:10

#15

GravyDan: Back from the Grave(y); +768|6198|CA

My G15 makes my genitals larger and more robust.

2008-11-20 12:35:16

#16

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6719|The Twilight Zone

GravyDan wrote:
My G15 makes my genitals larger and more robust.

As long as they don't burst

2008-11-21 13:43:08

#17

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6957|Devon, England

I just bought the Sidewinder X6 last week, and it's fucking great. Get's getting used to (for me) cos it's my first gaming keyboard, but I love it. Changeable backlight (Brightness contro) is awesome. And the macro keys can launch programs as well as other things.

Plus the numpad can become a whole macro pad and moved next to WASD

Go for it.

Last edited by FFLink13 (2008-11-21 13:47:52)

2008-11-21 14:00:43

#18

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7109|Reykjavík, Iceland.

G15 v1 ftw. v2 looks plain ugly.

2008-11-21 14:22:30

#19

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6054|Catherine Black

If I had enough money I would get one of these

2008-11-21 14:30:23

#20

Noobeater: Northern numpty; +194|6713|Boulder, CO

Sir Schmoopy wrote:
If I had enough money I would get one of these

They are great keyboards, i have the normal merc and its just a dream to game with, its gamepad is just amazing to play with for any game and you'll never think about using a keyboard with a normal layout again. I can't think of a single fault with mine.

2008-11-21 14:38:07

#21

SgtHeihn: Should have ducked; +394|6753|Ham Lake, MN (Fucking Cold)

Noobeater wrote:
Sir Schmoopy wrote:
If I had enough money I would get one of these
They are great keyboards, i have the normal merc and its just a dream to game with, its gamepad is just amazing to play with for any game and you'll never think about using a keyboard with a normal layout again. I can't think of a single fault with mine.

Holy shit, someone else likes it too. I have had my merc for over 2ys and I love it. Only fault is no lighted keys, but thats what the new has.

2008-11-21 14:40:57

#22

Noobeater: Northern numpty; +194|6713|Boulder, CO

SgtHeihn wrote:
Noobeater wrote:
Sir Schmoopy wrote:
If I had enough money I would get one of these
They are great keyboards, i have the normal merc and its just a dream to game with, its gamepad is just amazing to play with for any game and you'll never think about using a keyboard with a normal layout again. I can't think of a single fault with mine.
Holy shit, someone else likes it too. I have had my merc for over 2ys and I love it. Only fault is no lighted keys, but thats what the new has.

It is very rare it seems to find someone with one of these great things.

2008-11-21 15:00:27

#23

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6712|Amsterdam‫

Noobeater wrote:
SgtHeihn wrote:
Noobeater wrote:

They are great keyboards, i have the normal merc and its just a dream to game with, its gamepad is just amazing to play with for any game and you'll never think about using a keyboard with a normal layout again. I can't think of a single fault with mine.
Holy shit, someone else likes it too. I have had my merc for over 2ys and I love it. Only fault is no lighted keys, but thats what the new has.
It is very rare it seems to find someone with one of these great things.

I got the normal Zboard with the switchable keypads

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2008-11-21 15:03:28

#24

Noobeater: Northern numpty; +194|6713|Boulder, CO

menzo2003 wrote:
Noobeater wrote:
SgtHeihn wrote:

Holy shit, someone else likes it too. I have had my merc for over 2ys and I love it. Only fault is no lighted keys, but thats what the new has.
It is very rare it seems to find someone with one of these great things.
I got the normal Zboard with the switchable keypads

You have to believe me when i say that the difference between the normal zboard and the merc is huge, the merc has ALL the mods made by the company and a really well laid out gamepad that you just adapt to within about 10 minutes and just saves masses of time.

It just works right and feels natural to use.

2008-11-21 15:05:23

#25

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6712|Amsterdam‫

the merc is awsm, but when I got my Zboard the merc wast even out yet I think.

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SgtHeihn wrote:

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