Wednesday, July 16th 2008
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Microsoft Preparing Gamer-friendly Keyboard
Microsoft is working on a new keyboard design that features modularity of key-clusters, the model Sidewinder X6 features a modular num-cluster that can be positioned for convenience of both left and right oriented users. Additionally, A row of programmable keys for binding game macros and a "cruise control" feature that will repeat keystrokes without the need for holding down a key (like the Turbo buttons on some SNES gamepads).Expect an official announcement from Microsoft in the near future as the Sidewinder X6 is expected to launch in September at a US $80 price-point.
Source:
Hexus.net
26 Comments on Microsoft Preparing Gamer-friendly Keyboard
I wonder what the round things are for.
If they do, I'll be getting one. I don't care for straight keyboards anymore.
That num-cluster could be a weak point.
microsofts other gaming keyboards havnt been too good like that razor/microsoft board
lovely blue LED's... or red... or purple... :D
So what's the point?
There is no substitute for a stand alone board, like a Zfang or a Claw.
who the hell cares... i too, buy a simple keyboard (saitek eclipse have a 'standard' layout) with high durability... cause i smack it around a lot too. take it to lans sometimes, and you just know things will get dropped and bashed around in a car.
the keys of the sidewinder look steep.
- Christine
no, nor do i really use it
does your keyboard have macro keys?
no. nor would i use them
does your keyboard have a volume knob arguably the best feature of the Logitech G15 Rev 1 (removed in Rev 2)
no but it has a brightness knob :D beat that
does your keyboard have drivers?
nope. win.
what kind of switches? rubber, stainless steel or gold?
it has blue, red and pink LED's. too busy looking at them to understand what this question is about.
randomly joining in.
for example.
this is a standard keyboard. Plastic Key Housing -> Switch -> Membrane -> PCB
SteelSeries caters to Professional Gamers this is the 6/7G Model it runs anywhere from $100-150 usd. I admit it doesn't look much but what is the difference between a $150 keyboard and a $30 keyboard? cables sleeved, has rubber feet, key changer, extra key set which are grey, detachable wrest, housing is constructed of thermoplastic, usb/ps2/mic/audio inputs are 18k gold platted, can stroke 10-12 keys at once (anti-ghosting) even on PS/2! with this special buffer system also holds the title for tactile response time see below.
this is a switch from the SteelSeries 6/7G they use a spring system which increases the life expectancy of each key to 60,000,000 key strokes versus standard 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 to the right of the spring is a 18k gold platted connector for optimal conductivity.
this is the bentley of gaming keyboards.
- Christine