why are gaming keypad/boards so underrated?

Toothless · Aug 10, 2015

Caring1 said:
You haven't been in a car with my Ex.

I assume it's two less turning modes?

Mussels · Aug 10, 2015

i have a razer one and i simply cannot stand the friggin thing. it was a christmas present but i just cant use it for anything.

Caring1 · Aug 10, 2015

Toothless said:
I assume it's two less turning modes?

And brakes are either on or off, nothing inbetween.

Hawkstream · Aug 10, 2015

I'm a lefty and have never used WASD in my life. I'm good with the arrow keys!

Atomic77 · Aug 10, 2015

I never used a gaming anything for what ever I do on the computer. I did have a Razor Naga Mouse once though.

Frag_Maniac · Aug 10, 2015

I've considered one and can see the appeal for gaming specifically, but I always feel A) it's not enough to replace a KB with, B) I'd really get tired of moving my KB and KP every time I game, and C), quite honestly a KB suffices for me.

KBs are just more versatile. They can handle gaming and every day use just fine.

ZenZimZaliben · Aug 10, 2015

I used a Belkin n52te until the paint wore off the wasd keys and the thumb button started to require a lot of pressure to activate, about 6 years. I loved that gamepad. I recently switched to a Razor OrbWeaver and it is a pretty sweet device. Razor bought Belkin and is making the same version except they now call it the Tartarus. I decided on the OrbWeaver due to the extra keys and mechanical switches.

terroralpha · Aug 11, 2015

it's a love it or hate it thing. no one can make the decision what controller is right for you. personally i hate gaming on anything other than an xbox 360 or PS4 controller. xbone controller is OK too but i prefer the others. i got both of my gaming computers attached to 4K Samsung TVs and connect console controllers to them with USB cables. but my brother thinks I'm crazy and won't game on anything other than his Logitech G710.

i tried several gaming pads from logitech and others. hated them all.

R-T-B · Aug 11, 2015

Not sure how modern gamepads rate, but I actually use my 360 controller for a few things.

EDIT: wait, this is for keypads... Wasn't even aware such a thing existed until now!

Frag_Maniac · Aug 11, 2015

R-T-B said:
EDIT: wait, this is for keypads... Wasn't even aware such a thing existed until now!

LOL, yeah I notice the thread wobbled off course a bit. Keypads shouldn't really be called gamepads.

jboydgolfer · Aug 11, 2015

Well...NOT to brag, but Im running a deLLRT7D20 PS2 KB.

64K · Aug 11, 2015

jboydgolfer said:
Well...NOT to brag, but Im running a deLLRT7D20 PS2 KB.

Well, we can't all be living in the lap of luxury like you.

tabascosauz · Aug 11, 2015

Did this guy create an account for the sole purpose of promoting the G13 and necroing a thread from 2011? Jeez, there must be something about priorities that I don't understand.

jboydgolfer · Aug 11, 2015

i didnt realize that it was a damn 4+Y/O last post...Holy shit. somebody's been going through the basement.

AsRock · Aug 11, 2015

R-T-B said:
Not sure how modern gamepads rate, but I actually use my 360 controller for a few things.

EDIT: wait, this is for keypads... Wasn't even aware such a thing existed until now!

You can polish a shit all you want, it's still shit. In this case well over priced

tabascosauz said:
Did this guy create an account for the sole purpose of promoting the G13 and necroing a thread from 2011? Jeez, there must be something about priorities that I don't understand.

LOL, shit happens.

Joss · Aug 11, 2015

I'm considering giving the Logitech G13 a try.

My idea would be to use the small joystick for movement, replacing the usual WASD.
Has anyone used it this way?

ZenZimZaliben · Aug 11, 2015

I wasn't a fan of the G13 but that has more to do with muscle memory. The Orbweaver layout is almost identical to the n52te so I didn't have a struggle using it. The G13 has keys at angles in stead of a grid -rows/columns and that felt totally weird for me...but it would feel more like a traditional keyboard.

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why are gaming keypad/boards so underrated?

Toothless

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Mussels

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Caring1

Hawkstream

Atomic77

Frag_Maniac

ZenZimZaliben

terroralpha

R-T-B

Frag_Maniac

jboydgolfer

64K

tabascosauz

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jboydgolfer

AsRock

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