Pondscumz Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 1723 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 166 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 1 Achievement Points: 1375 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/23/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 5, 2015 Birthday: 01/16/1960 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Sun sent me some links on some gaming keypads, they look pretty good. I have also started looking at gaming keyboards. Which is the best investment? Don't say gaming mouse, I have enough problems with the four options now on my mouse. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exe Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 2567 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 51 Topic Count: 41 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2904 Content Per Day: 0.62 Reputation: 983 Achievement Points: 17118 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 06/08/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 09:39 AM Birthday: 12/11/1986 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 I have the Logitech G13 and it's really good for the hand & fingers. There is just a time of adatapation to find his skill cause the handling is different from a normal keyboard. Drivers is good n possibility to create macro, profils & others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
LaRSin Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 45 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 68 Topic Count: 981 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 9030 Content Per Day: 1.68 Reputation: 3559 Achievement Points: 65944 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 7 hours ago Birthday: 02/25/1951 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 This what use (Razer Norstrmo) and it very comfortable, There always a learning curve with any controller you use,, I think the G 13 by logitech is easier to program, But I prefer this (Razer Norstrome) The one main reason is you pull the hat key use a thumb pad , Bot with the G13 your stuck with the hat button , And the Razer is more comfortable..Been using it for years and love it.. Any questions hit me up on xfire or TS.. Razer Norstromo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
2_MANY_BEERS Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 96 Group: ** Registered Users Followers: 107 Topic Count: 1048 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 8812 Content Per Day: 1.64 Reputation: 3298 Achievement Points: 62176 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 29 Birthday: 06/30/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 Me and Johnny Dos use the G13. We both like it. Beers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfort Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 199 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 268 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 70 Achievement Points: 1978 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/03/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 10, 2019 Birthday: 11/02/1986 Share Posted September 19, 2011 i will go for the logitech g19 keyboard it has xstra Gkeys on the left thats you can set to difrend games and makes profiles and key binds in each of them plus the g13 its matches on that keyboard but there both good doesnt really mather its more what you want to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Joe Canadian Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 822 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 87 Topic Count: 317 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 5477 Content Per Day: 1.04 Reputation: 5025 Achievement Points: 42632 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 12/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 25, 2023 Birthday: 03/01/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 I bought a Razer Nosotromo gamepad back in April but ended up selling it. It takes time to get it properly configured and to get used to it. I didn't like the thumb button all that much. Im using a RAzer Lycosa (backlit) keyboard and I think its great. I wish, however I could find a better mouse than the Razer Death Adder I have...I don't really wanna spend a lot of cash unless I know I will be getting something better. I don't use macros and all the fancy extra buttons and I find that configuring mice could be kinda difficult at times. I need to find a smoother, easy to use mouse...any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Sun Tzu Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 542 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 5 Topic Count: 311 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 1628 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 29 Achievement Points: 11299 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/30/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 3, 2014 Birthday: 03/01/1975 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Joe Canadian I bought a Razer Nosotromo gamepad back in April but ended up selling it. It takes time to get it properly configured and to get used to it. I didn't like the thumb button all that much. Im using a RAzer Lycosa (backlit) keyboard and I think its great. I wish, however I could find a better mouse than the Razer Death Adder I have...I don't really wanna spend a lot of cash unless I know I will be getting something better. I don't use macros and all the fancy extra buttons and I find that configuring mice could be kinda difficult at times. I need to find a smoother, easy to use mouse...any suggestions? Thanks G700 logitech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labob Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 42 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 50 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 8270 Content Per Day: 1.54 Reputation: 5985 Achievement Points: 53653 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 9 hours ago Birthday: 01/30/1959 Device: Android Share Posted September 19, 2011 I use the SteelSeries keyboard. Mine is the merc stealth and I love it http://steelseries.com/us/products/keyboards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Pondscumz Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 1723 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 2 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 166 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 1 Achievement Points: 1375 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/23/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 5, 2015 Birthday: 01/16/1960 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks for all of the free advice. After talking to Comfort, it ended up being a Logitech day. He said that it didn't make much sense to upgrade other stuff if I didn't have a decent headset or mouse. So I ended up ordering a Logitech G35 Headset and G500 Mouse. He recommended both. I also ordered a G13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamu Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.41 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 Nostromo: http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=390404 or Logitech G-13: http://blog.c77c.net/logitech-announces-g13-gameboard/ Bottom line go with a gaming keypad whichever one you decide to choose. They are so much more comfortable to use and all keys and buttons are easily accessible. Only way to go for FPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Asylumn Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 809 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 41 Topic Count: 251 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2835 Content Per Day: 0.54 Reputation: 1016 Achievement Points: 20374 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/29/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 16 hours ago Birthday: 06/25/1979 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 you could try a joystick thats what I use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Ferret Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 859 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 6 Topic Count: 69 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 681 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 10 Achievement Points: 4117 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: August 9, 2014 Birthday: 11/04/1968 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I have been using a Nostromo N52 for a couple years. It is a Belkin product, but looks exactly like the G13 above, prolly the same product with a different brand name stuck on it. Anyhoo, I *MUST* have it play now, I love it, I don't see how people can play with a regular keyboard. It doesn't take long to get used to it, and resting your hand (just using your fingers) instead of holding your hand up takes a lot of stress & fatigue off your wrist. Often I hear guys say "gonna take a break, need to rest my hand"....betchya they are using a regualr keyboard. What I do a lot of the time when I play, is turn sideways and kick my feet up on a chair, prop my right elbow up on the desk to mouse with, and pull the keypad into my lap & lean back. Very comfortable. I tore my lower back up a few years ago carrying a 60 pound boat battery up steps, and this is a VERY comfortable-on-the-back way to play. So effectively, I need the keypad for my back..... but it works great & I would highly recommend it to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaRSin Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 45 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 68 Topic Count: 981 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 9030 Content Per Day: 1.68 Reputation: 3559 Achievement Points: 65944 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 7 hours ago Birthday: 02/25/1951 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 Ferret I have been using a Nostromo N52 for a couple years. It is a Belkin product, but looks exactly like the G13 above, prolly the same product with a different brand name stuck on it. Anyhoo, I *MUST* have it play now, I love it, I don't see how people can play with a regular keyboard. It doesn't take long to get used to it, and resting your hand (just using your fingers) instead of holding your hand up takes a lot of stress & fatigue off your wrist. Often I hear guys say "gonna take a break, need to rest my hand"....betchya they are using a regualr keyboard. What I do a lot of the time when I play, is turn sideways and kick my feet up on a chair, prop my right elbow up on the desk to mouse with, and pull the keypad into my lap & lean back. Very comfortable. I tore my lower back up a few years ago carrying a 60 pound boat battery up steps, and this is a VERY comfortable-on-the-back way to play. So effectively, I need the keypad for my back..... but it works great & I would highly recommend it to anyone. I used have the belkin N52 and it was great , The one in the pic I posted is the Razer Norstromo , They bought the right s from belkin , Belkin know longer makes it (.BUT IT'S NOT THE G13 ) The G13 from logitech is completly different.. Link G13 http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/keyboards/keyboard/devices/5123 Link Razer Norstromo http://store.razerzone.com/store/razerusa/en_US/pd/productID.221675100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
JohnnyDos Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 77 Group: Fallen Members Followers: 111 Topic Count: 1018 Topics Per Day: 0.19 Content Count: 7527 Content Per Day: 1.40 Reputation: 9175 Achievement Points: 69486 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 47 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: January 8, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2011 2_MANY_BEERS Me and Johnny Dos use the G13. We both like it. Beers Like it,I love it like my beer and weed.LOL I've got 12 games programed on the thing.Since i've been using it I have a hell of a time on the keyboard if I happen to forget to activate it.I wonder how I ever played on a keyboard.It actually does rest your hand and I never ever seem to get fatigued only my eyes LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaRSin Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 45 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 68 Topic Count: 981 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 9030 Content Per Day: 1.68 Reputation: 3559 Achievement Points: 65944 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 7 hours ago Birthday: 02/25/1951 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 JohnnyDos 2_MANY_BEERS Me and Johnny Dos use the G13. We both like it. Beers Like it,I love it like my beer and weed.LOL I've got 12 games programed on the thing.Since i've been using it I have a hell of a time on the keyboard if I happen to forget to activate it.I wonder how I ever played on a keyboard.It actually does rest your hand and I never ever seem to get fatigued only my eyes LOL. The G13 looks good ,but the only thing that stops me from trying it is the little hat key , If it was more like N52te or Norstromo were you could remove it and use it like a thumb pad it would great, I use that a lot .. I should add ,I use it for run and gun and for me it's good..But would like to try the G13 and see the difference..I know programing is suppose to be easier on the G13.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Shamu Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 715 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 8 Topic Count: 418 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2178 Content Per Day: 0.41 Reputation: 1183 Achievement Points: 16606 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/09/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: October 2, 2023 Birthday: 11/04/1943 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 Pondscumz Thanks for all of the free advice. After talking to Comfort, it ended up being a Logitech day. He said that it didn't make much sense to upgrade other stuff if I didn't have a decent headset or mouse. So I ended up ordering a Logitech G35 Headset and G500 Mouse. He recommended both. I also ordered a G13. I don't think you will be disappointed. With just the G-35 headset and the G-13 game pad you will play significantly better as you get used to the game pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareXI Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 68 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 44 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2709 Content Per Day: 0.50 Reputation: 132 Achievement Points: 14854 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 20, 2022 Birthday: 04/13/1969 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Pondscumz Thanks for all of the free advice. After talking to Comfort, it ended up being a Logitech day. He said that it didn't make much sense to upgrade other stuff if I didn't have a decent headset or mouse. So I ended up ordering a Logitech G35 Headset and G500 Mouse. He recommended both. I also ordered a G13. I think you will like it (: I use a G35 and a G13 +G19 still have to get used to my G700 mouse ....had a G9x before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
baldie Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 607 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 75 Topic Count: 243 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3339 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 2598 Achievement Points: 33710 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 10/21/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 09/16/1966 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 Labob I use the SteelSeries keyboard. Mine is the merc stealth and I love it http://steelseries.com/us/products/keyboards +1 its the best keyboard I have found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
LaRSin Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 45 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 68 Topic Count: 981 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 9030 Content Per Day: 1.68 Reputation: 3559 Achievement Points: 65944 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 7 hours ago Birthday: 02/25/1951 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 So all the people that use the G113 what do you use the hat button for .?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
ukildme Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 1923 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 1 Topic Count: 55 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 234 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 0 Achievement Points: 1722 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/26/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: Never Birthday: 10/07/1967 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I use the G13. Took a week or so to get used to. Easy to set up and program. I use the hat button as 4 more programmable buttons. It can be used as your WASD keys as well, but I found it made it hard to use the other keys...it was a bit too different from what I'm used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 390 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 32 Topic Count: 410 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 4251 Content Per Day: 0.79 Reputation: 3050 Achievement Points: 35625 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 7 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 25 Birthday: 05/08/1959 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 LaRSin This what use (Razer Norstrmo) and it very comfortable, There always a learning curve with any controller you use,, I think the G 13 by logitech is easier to program, But I prefer this (Razer Norstrome) The one main reason is you pull the hat key use a thumb pad , Bot with the G13 your stuck with the hat button , And the Razer is more comfortable..Been using it for years and love it.. Any questions hit me up on xfire or TS.. Razer Norstromo Yes I think these are Gr8! I never learned to type so this helps me out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
T-Mouse Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 10 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 35 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1071 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 7 Achievement Points: 6264 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 3, 2013 Birthday: 09/03/1993 Share Posted September 19, 2011 You'll have to pry this thing from my cold, dead fingers which will likely be on the WASD cluster when rigor mortis sets in (hopefully not for a while, we can't all be old like you Idiots ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin007 Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 2068 Group: +++ COD5 Head Admin Followers: 69 Topic Count: 1074 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 8441 Content Per Day: 1.73 Reputation: 7303 Achievement Points: 74982 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 64 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 05/23/1973 Device: Windows Share Posted September 19, 2011 Ferret I have been using a Nostromo N52 for a couple years. It is a Belkin product, but looks exactly like the G13 above, prolly the same product with a different brand name stuck on it. Anyhoo, I *MUST* have it play now, I love it, I don't see how people can play with a regular keyboard. It doesn't take long to get used to it, and resting your hand (just using your fingers) instead of holding your hand up takes a lot of stress & fatigue off your wrist. Often I hear guys say "gonna take a break, need to rest my hand"....betchya they are using a regualr keyboard. What I do a lot of the time when I play, is turn sideways and kick my feet up on a chair, prop my right elbow up on the desk to mouse with, and pull the keypad into my lap & lean back. Very comfortable. I tore my lower back up a few years ago carrying a 60 pound boat battery up steps, and this is a VERY comfortable-on-the-back way to play. So effectively, I need the keypad for my back..... but it works great & I would highly recommend it to anyone. I also have been using the N52 for a number of years now. Love it. Took some time to get use to it as any controller would. It is definitely a preference thing as some prefer the keyboard but I found my preference with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
kswift420 Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 1071 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 22 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 879 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 261 Achievement Points: 5414 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/31/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 5, 2017 Birthday: 12/29/1974 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Mule LaRSin This what use (Razer Norstrmo) and it very comfortable, There always a learning curve with any controller you use,, I think the G 13 by logitech is easier to program, But I prefer this (Razer Norstrome) The one main reason is you pull the hat key use a thumb pad , Bot with the G13 your stuck with the hat button , And the Razer is more comfortable..Been using it for years and love it.. Any questions hit me up on xfire or TS.. Razer Norstromo Yes I think these are Gr8! I never learned to type so this helps me out! i play on one of these as well i love it! my fingers dont cramp up like it did on my keyboard!! (hate the blue light my rig is all red!)switch on bottom ya can turn off all the lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffitti Posted September 19, 2011 Member ID: 27 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 9 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 307 Content Per Day: 0.06 Reputation: 25 Achievement Points: 1712 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: February 22, 2021 Birthday: 06/03/1957 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Zboard, edited by Steelseries now. Confortable, BUT some driver issues... You can exchange with regular keyboard... Macros and a lot of personalisation possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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