Need new Keyboard/Mouse for PS2!!

[Satch]

Hey guys, im looking to buy a new keyboard/mouse ready for beta but im really lost. anyone have any suggestions of what to buy please /:)_

[Roidster]

Logitech G13 and G700,great game combo,the G700 is a wired and wireless mouse combo,you pull the usb plug off the front and its wireless,then if the battery starts to die,during a game,plug it back into the front and keep on gaming

[Policenaut]

I've been using the Razer Naga and it's been pretty amazing so far. Probably better suited for MMOs with all the extra keys, but I've been playing a lot of FPS's recently and it's been incredible on those, also. A bit pricey though.

[Antivide]

Don't listen to these fools, the Logitech G9x is all you need.

I'm on my second one, my first lasting me about 5 years. Simple, elegant, and the best damn laser this side of laser city.

For a keyboard I would recommend any mechanical keyboard. Any simple one will do. Get one without a "10 key" numpad (the numpad on the right side for normal keyboards). This is personal preference. The extra space you get is worth it.

[Rago]

Buy a Cherry Keyboard , they are Cheap, Quality is Good, and last for 20 Years.

If you got Big hands Buy a Steelseries XAI or Sensei , with smaller Hands Take one of Those Logitech Mouses.

I would not buy Razor, i had Razor Mices 3, Different Types, you drop them one Time and you can throw them Away, also they are Expensive and low Quality.
Cable form the Mouse had also a loose Contact. I dont buy Razor Anymore.

http://www.amazon.de/Cherry-Cymotion-Master-XPress-Tastatur/dp/B000777JNM this is my Keyboard i bought 2004 everything is still fine it was about 30€ that time.

[Dart]

Many members of our clan, including myself, favour the Logitech MX518. It is very accurate and had adjustable DPI along with a decent amount of programmable buttons. Avoid it if you are left handed or have small hands however.

In terms of keyboards do you want mechanical or rubber domed switches? Or put another way, how much are you looking to spend?

[MCYRook]

I dont buy Razor Anymore.
Same here, I had a... was it a Diamondback? Something like that, it broke on me after about a year, and I didn't find it all that superb either.

Many members of our clan, including myself, favour the Logitech MX518.
Me too! We are so alike!!! :love:

[Dart]

Same here, I had a... was it a Diamondback? Something like that, it broke on me after about a year, and I didn't find it all that superb either.


Me too! We are so alike!!! :love:

Much :love:. Although we were discussing this in whatsapp today - I reckon at least half the Outfit has an mx518 (probably because I they're so used to following me :D) so I guess it's officially DT's mouse of choice!

I've actually just ordered a brand new keyboard today; Corsair Vengeance K90:
http://media.gdgt.com/img/products/451/9o7g/9o7g-640.jpg

[Vancha]

Get a Quickfire Rapid if you haven't had a mechanical before. It may be ugly (or not, depending on your tastes), but Costar is the OEM and they're generally regarded as the best for mechanical keyboards. the quality-to-price ratio is off the charts, considering you're basically buying a Filco keyboard without the branding (check the prices of those and you can see why it's a nice deal). Make sure you read up on the various switch types (http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/mechanical-keyboard-guide) and decide which you want (Cherry MX Red/Black/Brown/Blue).

If you're in the UK you'll have to wait 'til August for an ISO layout though (currently pre-orderable at Scan).

Mouse-wise, the most popular ones currently seem to be the Logitech G400 (an evolved MX518), the Razer Deathadder Black Edition (or the 3G V2 version, if you can tell you're getting that one specifically) and any of the Zowie mice.

Edit: I forgot to mention, if you use a fingertip grip then the CM Spawn is a possibility as well. Apparently the scroll wheel feels a little cheap, but otherwise it's supposedly great.

I've actually just ordered a brand new keyboard today; Corsair Vengeance K90:
http://media.gdgt.com/img/products/451/9o7g/9o7g-640.jpg
Rubber domes. :cry:

[Rago]

Same here, I had a... was it a Diamondback? Something like that, it broke on me after about a year, and I didn't find it all that superb either.


Bevore that i had Logitech mices.
I Got a Viper and 2 Diamonbacks, as i think, at that Time.

After That i Bought a Logitech G5 ? maybe that was a Stable mouse, its still Functional on my Girls Laptop.

I really like my Sensei, but usually i would not Buy something so Expensive.

[ChipMHazard]

Get a mechanical keyboard. At the very least read up on the different colored switches and if possible try out the different ones until you find the ones that suit you the best.
Here's a guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide

[Dart]

Get a Quickfire Rapid if you haven't had a mechanical before. It may be ugly (or not, depending on your tastes), but Costar is the OEM and they're generally regarded as the best for mechanical keyboards. the quality-to-price ratio is off the charts, considering you're basically buying a Filco keyboard without the branding (check the prices of those and you can see why it's a nice deal). Make sure you read up on the various switch types (http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/mechanical-keyboard-guide) and decide which you want (Cherry MX Red/Black/Brown/Blue).

If you're in the UK you'll have to wait 'til August for an ISO layout though (currently pre-orderable at Scan).

Mouse-wise, the most popular ones currently seem to be the Logitech G400 (an evolved MX518), the Razer Deathadder Black Edition (or the 3G V2 version, if you can tell you're getting that one specifically) and any of the Zowie mice.

Edit: I forgot to mention, if you use a fingertip grip then the CM Spawn is a possibility as well. Apparently the scroll wheel feels a little cheap, but otherwise it's supposedly great.


Rubber domes. :cry:

Finally, an expert! You know the Quickfire Rapid is my fallback if I don't like the K90... Regarding the rubber domes however, I really don't think that'll be an issue for me. I like the wrist rest, the 20 key rollover and the build quality.

Regarding switches, the k90 had red. The rapid can have either but in the UK usually comes with black. What would be your preference for FPS gaming (don't say blue)!

[Antivide]

Get a mechanical keyboard. At the very least read up on the different colored switches and if possible try out the different ones until you find the ones that suit you the best.
Here's a guide: http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide

Pretty much this.

Not playing with a mechanical keyboard is literally gimping yourself.

Plus, mechanical keyboards last forever. Almost all of them are built like tanks.

[Zulthus]

http://i.imgur.com/Gux3d.jpg

'Tis all I need. I like the sound/click of mechanical keyboards but it does not impact my gaming at all whether I use mechanical or otherwise.

[Vancha]

Regarding switches, the k90 had red. The rapid can have either but in the UK usually comes with black. What would be your preference for FPS gaming (don't say blue)!
Blue!

No...I haven't had the opportunity to develop a preference for any of them for FPS gaming, but I plan on getting the ISO Quickfire with reds or blacks. I can't quite decide which to go for, but I'm leaning towards reds.

[Dart]

Blue!

No...I haven't had the opportunity to develop a preference for any of them for FPS gaming, but I plan on getting the ISO Quickfire with reds or blacks. I can't quite decide which to go for, but I'm leaning towards reds.

OK so partly because I'm a curious soul and partly at your advice I bought both the Corsair Vengeance K90 and the CM Storm Quickfire Rapid at the weekend and I've been using both this week. Obviously I'm buying a gaming keyboard so that's my main concern at to test each KB I've been playing Blacklight: Retribution (a relatively fast twitch F2P FPS for anyone who hasn't heard of it).

The K90 has the Cherry MX Red Switches, the QF Rapid has the Cherry MX Black Switches.

Here are pics of each on my desk:

The K90
http://s16.postimage.org/t51vub65h/K90_1.jpg

The CM Storm QuickFire Rapid
http://s10.postimage.org/kwl29lh49/Rapid_1.jpg

I came from using a bog-standard rubberdomed keyboard and the first thing I'll say is believe the hype. Both keyboards were a massive step up over my previous hardware and I won't be going back to rubberdomed keyboards again.

The K90 is a beautiful keyboard; the blacklighting is excellent and the finish is first class. It feels well made and I personally didn't mind the 'hybrid' nature of it. The macro keys give it a lot of flexibility in terms of gaming and the media keys are well designed. The red switches are very sensitive in game and on occasion it feels as if the keyboard is responding before you even press the key. This isn't always a good thing however as I found typing a slightly frustrating task and I'm usually a very fast and efficient typist.

The COOLERMASTER Storm QuickFire Rapid has a very long name (!) but is a very small keyboard. CM have chosen to omit the numpad and initially I thought "Ugh, why do I want a tenkeyless design"? I have a large desk and have been using regular keyboards all of the time I've been gaming and I've never found the existence of the numpad an issue. However when I started reading about them I realised I almost never use the numpad and why not have that extra space? Have you never been turning left and hit the edge of your keyboard with your mouse? So once I'd adjusted to the idea of trying it I decided I might as well order it with the Cherry MX Black keys as I already had the Reds on the K90.

A little on the Reds vs. Blacks. These are the two which are generally considered best for FPS gamers, with the Reds the more sensitive of the two (45g of actuation pressure as opposed to 65g for the Blacks).

Personally as soon as I used them I realised the Blacks were the switches for me. They still have the same feel of immediacy that the Reds have but they have a more satisfying and discernible 'press' to them making mis-strokes far less common. I also love the sturdiness of this little board. The thing feels about as solid as a piece of 2x4! There is no backlighting, no macro keys but a beautifully designed gaming keyboard.

Suffice it to say I'm typing this review on the QF Rapid and that's the winner for me. I'd recommend it to anyone looking to get a mechanical keyboard - get it with the Cherry MX Black keys - you won't be disappointed.

[Fenrys]

Everything you ever wanted to know about mechanical keyboards (but were afraid to ask?) :
http://www.overclock.net/t/491752/mechanical-keyboard-guide/0_40

After doing some research, I went with a Ducky 9008-G2 mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX Brown switches. It's wonderful to type and game on, like my fingers are made of kittens and bubble wrap.

A mouse is a personal preference thing. Find one that fits your hand.
I favor the Logitech G500.

[Vancha]

I'd suggest Geekhack over OCN, but their site seems to have encountered difficulty as of late.

Thanks for the review Dart. Now I'm right back at 50/50 for getting reds or blacks. Do the reds feel "slack" at all, or are they just easier to push down?

[Dart]

Yeah Geekhack is not safe right now.

The reds didn't feel slack at all, but i found I would sometimes depress them simply by resting my fingers on the keys. My advice if you're unsure is to do what I did; order both red and black and compare the two. Obviously the switches really do make the keyboard and were the main factor in my choice of the Quickfire rapid over the K90.