10 Best Gaming Keyboards 2012


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
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April 27, 2012 by: Prasanth Chandra

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