Cheap Gaming Keyboard

[Smudger]

G11 looks good, but a bit pricey.
What are the features of the Microsoft Sidewinder x6?
Does anyone use a cheaper gaming k'board that's any good?
It should be backlit, with m'media controls and some macro keys would be nice.

Cheers

[Seanbond]

Saitek Eclipse II

[Andrew Moore]

Saitek eclipse 1 and 2 are 2 of the best according to custompc and to be fair they are pretty good. The X6 is also very nice. Keyboards such as the g11,g15 and g19 are expensive for what you get but I must say they are worth it.

Andy

[Pixulated]

I've used a Saitek eclipse 2 and I must say it's def worth buying if you're on a budget.

[Smudger]

i havn't looked at the saitek.
Anyone know how the Razor Arctosa performs? Is it backlit?

[Pullen]

Now this what you want smith!

Xbox controller

:)

[Tainted]

I've got the Reclusa and I've had no problems with it at all. It looks really good with Cool-Blue Backlighting and sleek curves. Feels good on the hands too.

*Struggles to make this sound as un-**** as possible*

It can be had for around £25 if you dig around google. ;)

[snakedoc]

G19 FTW not cheap though!

[Smudger]

i'm afraid that im not to keen on the saitec, i prefer the look of the razer and the sidewinder. I'm interested in the sidewinder, cuz it looks smart and has the detachible thingy, but it seems a bit TOO cheap. Poor build qaulity? i thought it was aliminum...
I would seal the deal with the Razer, but I dont think it has a backlight... a fair price to pair for a nice Razer?

[Seanbond]

Kinda backlit

http://carbil-computers.com.au/images/razer/Razer_Lycosa.jpg

[Smudger]

Kinda backlit

http://carbil-computers.com.au/images/razer/Razer_Lycosa.jpg

thats the lycosa. it is almost twice as much

[snakedoc]

If you want cheap back lit the Saitek is the only real choice. It does not have macro keys and is really quite basic. It does have media controls though.

TBH not really sure why you would want macros. I find no use for them at all.

[Seanbond]

thats the lycosa. it is almost twice as much

oh sorry. google linked me there :D

[Smudger]

thats ok
ok, no macros, but back lit is nice. How is the sidewinder, anyone got it?

[pwn3rer]

Saitek just came out with a new "touch" range, they keep emailing me about it - maybe check it out, not sure if it is released yet. Could be pricey, too.

But saitek aren't bad, and their backlighting is fine.

http://www.eclipsetouch.com/

[Seanbond]

Saitek just came out with a new "touch" range, they keep emailing me about it - maybe check it out, not sure if it is released yet. Could be pricey, too.

But saitek aren't bad, and their backlighting is fine.

http://www.eclipsetouch.com/


Im in love :O

[snakedoc]

Haha kind of reminds me of this:

http://oldcomputers.net/pics/ZX80.jpg

The very first computer I ever built, at the tender age of ten.

[Smudger]

I'm just about set on the Razer Arctosa, but I'm also keen on the Sidewinder. Bothe look smart. Which would ypu choose?

[Seanbond]

Razer Arctosa

[Staglemon]

I bought a G11 for under £40 including P&P if you dig for it.

[Smudger]

I'm using the Sidewinder right now. Really smart looking bit of kit, but the angle isn't elevated enough for my liking. a pit of rupper tape will sort this though.