Ultimate Star Control keyboard

[yobert]

Hey everyone!  Just in case you didn't know, there is a new keyboard product on the market for typing enthusiasts called "Das Keyboard".  I have tried it with playing UQM and it's amazing!  Since the hardware can detect 12 keys down at once, it solves the terrible key-jamming problems common with 2 player super melee.  And plus it's super sexy.  Anyways at daskeyboard.com you can check it out or buy one online.

[fossaman]

I was thinking you were a spambot until I realized that you actually had a point. Good find. This would probably be good for other games that use letter keys for controls.

[Rider]

That looks great!

But seriously, $120 for a keyboard? What the heck!

[Lukipela]

I love the Ultimate version with blank keys.  130$ for a blank keyboard. And it isn't wireless. That's really for the dedicated gamer.

[Eth]

Have you tried it, Yobert?  Does it really work?

[Angelfish]

That looks great!

But seriously, $120 for a keyboard? What the heck!

$120? That's like €5,-! A bargain!

[Smoke353]

I was thinking you were a spambot until I realized that you actually had a point. Good find. This would probably be good for other games that use letter keys for controls.

I think it might be a spambot anyway.  But it does still have a point.

Although, there isn't anything particularly special about that keyboard (except of course it can survive more abuse than a cockroach).  I prefer my Lycosa: http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards/razer-lycosa/razer-lycosa-keyboard.

[Eth]

Does your Lycosa have the "key jamming" problem?

[Smoke353]

Does your Lycosa have the "key jamming" problem?

You mean ghosting?  It is an unfortunate side effect of any programmable keyboard.  Doesn't happen very often though.

[Nuclear]

That keyboard would be awesome for a ship like the Blade since I can't stafe right and shoot at the same time.

[Alen]

Oh yes this key jamming thing reminds me of the first time I beat UQM. I was a Pkunk Fury and I was trying to kill the Samatras power generators. But I didn't shut off sticky keys, and well... You get the picture. 

[Smoke353]

Oh yes this key jamming thing reminds me of the first time I beat UQM. I was a Pkunk Fury and I was trying to kill the Samatras power generators. But I didn't shut off sticky keys, and well... You get the picture. 

Whoever invented Sticky Keys needs to be sold to the Druuge.

[Alen]

Yes I agree... Its a real pain with SC.

[Nuclear]

Hindeed!

[Scott_Irving]

With regards to the original topic i spent $230 on my keyboard, CND mind you so like $215 USD, I've never noticed ghosting or anything on it and it's bluetooth wireless. Never noticed this with my $100 G15 either.