No gaming machine is complete without a good keyboard. And here is the list of few good gaming keyboards. There are number of factors which make a good gaming keyboard like comfort, number of keys, functionality and much more.
And the other factors which make you go for a particular keyboard is the type of games you play the most. For example, if you like playing RPG sort of games, then you would prefer a keyboard with good number of programmable keys.
After compiling a number of lists on gaming computers and gaming laptops, here is a compilation on some good gaming keyboards.
10 Best Gaming Keyboards 2012
Logitech G110
- Detachable Palm rest
- Twelve programmable G-keys
- Three macros per G key letting you configure 36 unique functions
- Game/desktop mode
- Integrated USB audio which includes separate headphone and mic jack
- Multimedia buttons
- $73
Logitech G510
- 18 programmable G keys
- With 3 macros enabled with each key, allows you to add 54 functions
- Multi key input for 5 buttons
- Multimedia keys
- Game / desktop mode
- $120
Microsoft SideWinder X6
- 104 keys which include multimedia keys, programmable keys, macro buttons
- Palm rest and cruise control
- Detachable keypad
- Automatic profile switching
- 9.2″ (d) x 20.2″ (w) x 1.8″ (h)
- Weighs 2.9 lbs
- $75
Razer Black Widow
- Mechanical Key Architecture to offer incredible gaming experience
- Programmable keys and keys for macro recording
- Available in multiple models like standard, standard MAC, Ultimate Battlefield 3, Ultimate Mechanical and many more
- Specs depend totally on the model
- Starts from $108
Razer Lycosa
- Programmable buttons
- Detachable wrist rest
- Media control buttons
- Price $73
- 1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x USB – 4 pin
- 8.7″ (d) x 18.5″ (w) x 0.6″ (h)
Saitek Cyborg V.7
- Runs on Saitek Cyborg V.7 firmware which lets you customize your keys
- 12 programmable cyborg keys
- Tri-color backlighting (Red, Green and 3 shades of Amber)
- Adjustable latches to adjust keyboard
- Multimedia keys
- 9.6″ (d) x 22.7″ (w) x 3.5″ (h)
- Weighs 3.8 lbs
- Price – $200
Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS CHALLENGER Pro Gaming Keyboard
- Red illumination back light which simulates gaming experience
- Record upto 40 macro keys
- Programmable and multimedia keys
- Price $78