Monday, October 11th 2021
Wooting Launches New 60% Analog Keyboard- Wooting 60HE
Wooting is a brand that is near and dear to me in that it brought about the most innovating keyboard feature in ages with its analog control Flaretech switches a few years ago. It's debut product—the Wooting One—is a tenkeyless (TKL) form factor keyboard, which was then supported by the full-size Wooting Two. New switches and an updated software suite came about earlier this year with the Wooting Two HE, whose review is in the works as we speak, but that did not stop the company from seeing everyone else come out with a 60% form factor keyboard this past year too. Enter then the Wooting 60HE, and it's already a commercial success!
Wooting went the crowdfunding route with the 60HE, but hosted the campaign on its own website rather than going the Kickstarter or Indiegogo route and giving a cut to the platform. It was a risk that paid off big time clearly, with the campaign meeting its goal within 12 hours and now stretch goals in the consideration, with the first one being a differently color USB cable. If you fancy being a founder, hit up the link below and see some other cool features available, including founder's only swag and even an Easter egg on the PCB itself. The Wooting 60HE can be backed starting from €154.99 (inc. VAT), which in itself is a 10% discount over the eventual MSRP of €169.99, and delivery is slated for Q2 of 2022.
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Wooting went the crowdfunding route with the 60HE, but hosted the campaign on its own website rather than going the Kickstarter or Indiegogo route and giving a cut to the platform. It was a risk that paid off big time clearly, with the campaign meeting its goal within 12 hours and now stretch goals in the consideration, with the first one being a differently color USB cable. If you fancy being a founder, hit up the link below and see some other cool features available, including founder's only swag and even an Easter egg on the PCB itself. The Wooting 60HE can be backed starting from €154.99 (inc. VAT), which in itself is a 10% discount over the eventual MSRP of €169.99, and delivery is slated for Q2 of 2022.
17 Comments on Wooting Launches New 60% Analog Keyboard- Wooting 60HE
The Two HE has 4 profiles that you can configure, of which the first three are analog profiles and the last one is the digital profile. In digital mode the keyboard behaves like a normal digital keyboard, except that you have some more customization options like using different key layout (e.g. Dvorak) or adjusting the actuation point (since the keys are analog, you can set the actuation point wherever you want).
In analog mode you map gamepad functions like the x/y/z axes or also controller buttons to keys. The keyboard will than be recognized by the OS as both a gamepad and a keyboard at the same time. Keys that have not been mapped with a gampad function still work as normal digitals keys. You can also use them as both simultaneous (so for an example pushing "w" will then register as a "w" and x-axis up).
Another nice feature is that you can map two functions to the same key. For an example while pushing "w" half way you walk and by pushing it all the way you sprint.
The biggest problem at the moment is game compatibility. Many games do not allow simultaneous gamepad + keyboard/mouse input or are very glitchy (switching back and forth between the control schemes).
Edit: I just re-read your post and I misunderstood you. You do not switch between gamepad and keyboard/mouse, but since the keyboard is effectively recognized by the system as a separate keyboard and gamepad the game will automatically switch between those input modes. E.g. in Horizon Zero Dawn it will switch to gamepad controls as soon as you use one of the analog-mapped keys and then switch back to the keyboard/mouse controls when you use the mouse. But you can not use both at the same time and unfortunately the switch is not seamless and therefore unplayable.I still think the Two HE is a very good keyboard, even if you do not use the analog functions. The switches are perfect (if you like linear switches), the build quality is solid and the configurability and SW are really good.
The problem is: Compared to other good mechanical keyboards it is way overpriced and therefore just recommendable for enthusiasts who like to play around with their stuff.
Maybe for prancing down Chelsea high street with it on your arm :laugh:
ok yeah that seems really broken... I think I will pass on analog gaming after all then. I'm sure for some games its great, but thats a hefty price for just a few games enjoyment.
And then there's the price, plus the gaming woes. Noty
Any compatibility list out there ?, or even a list of games it don't work with.
The Google Doc mentioned on the page above is probably the most helpful source: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mKr-Pukaj2l8aTsGcfILkXe5NCXH_iNFaMrxZ5RtkOY/edit#gid=1689674492