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  • ddrkid007
    FFR Veteran
    • Jul 2007
    • 407
    #1

    So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

    After using laptop keyboards for rhythm gaming for around five years, I think it's time I move on to a USB keyboard. I feel like if I start using those, I can improve myself a good bit. Not to mention I can type better on USB keyboards... Here's the thing though, I have no clue where exactly to look for a good keyboard for rhythm gaming. So I decided to ask you guys what you would recommend.

    I have a feeling I'm going to have a lot of searching to do .-.
    Originally posted by smartdude1212
    The asshole in me wants to tell your girlfriend to stop being a pussy little bitch about it.

    The concerned forum poster in me wants to tell your girlfriend nearly the same thing.
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    • Poison-
      Nope
      FFR Simfile Author
      • Nov 2010
      • 3772
      #2
      Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

      Razer Lycosa is pretty decent. Logitech Illuminated is sick too.

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        • i heart candy
          Retired
          • Jun 2012
          • 566
          #3
          Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

          Flat vs bulky. Only you know what works best.
          Originally posted by One Winged Angel
          ur my favorite :')

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            • top
              Banned
              • Apr 2012
              • 1907
              #4
              Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

              I've got a Logitech Illuminated. The only issue is that it doesn't register jacks very well. It's not TERRIBLE but it's not quite at my skill level for jacking. I'm looking to get a Das Keyboard, maybe you could check that out.

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                • .Layne.
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                  • Dec 2012
                  • 711
                  #5
                  Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                  Don't get a rubber dome keyboard, is the best tip you can have.


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                    • PrawnSkunk
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                      FFR Administrator
                      • Dec 2007
                      • 3907
                      #6
                      Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                      Are you looking for a flat keyboard, or a mechanical keyboard? For starters, definitely check this page out:

                      http://www.staiain.net/StepMania/smwiki/index.php/Keyboards


                      For Flat/Slim Keyboards, there seems to be two very popular options: The Kensington Slimtype for $25, or Logitech Illuminated for $80. Different people can voice their opinions, but both are great.

                      For mechanical keyboards:

                      Blue Switches - tactile click at the point of key activation. very loud, very clicky. keytaps go "clickclickclick"
                      Brown Switches - not as much force needed to press. does not click loudly at point of key activation. keytaps go "clockclockclock"
                      Red Switches - feels like you are typing on air, no tactile response at all. insane for speed, but has no feedback.
                      Black Switches - linear switches, don't even look at this piece of shit.

                      For mechanical key switches, cherry MX Blue and Brown are the best for rhythm gaming. Most of these keyboards, however range from $70-130.

                      Sound test between Blues and Browns (1:18)

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                        • ddrkid007
                          FFR Veteran
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 407
                          #7
                          Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                          Is this one any good?
                          http://st.gsmarena.com/pics/12/08/razer-deathstalker/gsmarena_001.jpg
                          Originally posted by smartdude1212
                          The asshole in me wants to tell your girlfriend to stop being a pussy little bitch about it.

                          The concerned forum poster in me wants to tell your girlfriend nearly the same thing.

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                            • LongGone
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                              • Jul 2008
                              • 1679
                              #8
                              Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                              Originally posted by PrawnSkunk
                              Black Switches - linear switches, don't even look at this piece of shit.
                              I think some players use these and basically train up to get unlimited stamina rofl

                              Besides the Logitech Illuminated, do have a look at the UltraX Premium too; the cheaper alternative and works just as well (in fact, with less key combination lockup problems)
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                                • Wayward Vagabond
                                  Confirmed Heartbreaker
                                  FFR Simfile Author
                                  • Jul 2012
                                  • 5866
                                  #9
                                  Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                                  slimtype :'^)

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                                    • Xx{Midnight}xX
                                      FFR Player
                                      • Aug 2007
                                      • 8548
                                      #10
                                      Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                                      I'll be honest

                                      I wouldn't go the razer route

                                      (I have a Razer Lycosa currently btw)

                                      But pretty much they look nice and for a while they're gonna work really well

                                      but you run a heavy risk of having a key indented and unplayable and it can take what I've experienced as little as 5-6 months to do this.

                                      Its like buying an apple product, you're really paying for the brand name rather than a product.

                                      I'm really gonna have to recommend you stick to logitech or any brand you can find a review that says they withstand something along the lines of being hurled across a room (something I have done with a shitty 20 dollar logitech and it did not break at all because of it.)

                                      And before anyone asks I do take very good care of this keyboard. I clean the keys regularly and I don't throw this one or slam my mouse on it ect. The key indented from what I would consider "everyday use" for an FFR player.

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                                        • dragon890x
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                                          • Jun 2005
                                          • 565
                                          #11
                                          Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                                          Originally posted by Xx{Midnight}xX
                                          but you run a heavy risk of having a key indented and unplayable and it can take what I've experienced as little as 5-6 months to do this.
                                          You should stop playing FFR with hammers.

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                                            • AlexDest
                                              good hot
                                              FFR Simfile Author
                                              • Sep 2007
                                              • 5309
                                              #12
                                              Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                                              I've had my Razer Lycosa (Mirror Edition) for 2 years now and one key broke off last month. Considering the files I've played over that course of 2 years, this keyboard is extremely durable for me lol.

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                                                • ilikexd
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                                                  FFR Simfile Author
                                                  • Apr 2006
                                                  • 3208
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                                                  qpad mk-80 with brown switches

                                                  srsly get a mech kb
                                                  Last edited by ilikexd; 12-12-2012, 05:13 PM.

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                                                    • i heart candy
                                                      Retired
                                                      • Jun 2012
                                                      • 566
                                                      #14
                                                      Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                                                      Originally posted by ilikexd
                                                      qpad mk-80 with brown switches
                                                      Good keyboard, but it's pretty expensive..plus you do have to pay more since it's coming from Sweden; when I bought my qpad keyboard, I had to wait an extra week because it had to go through U.S. Customs.
                                                      Originally posted by One Winged Angel
                                                      ur my favorite :')

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                                                        • ilikexd
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                                                          FFR Simfile Author
                                                          • Apr 2006
                                                          • 3208
                                                          #15
                                                          Re: So, I'm looking for a keyboard to get this Christmas...

                                                          @OP you should state how much you're willing to pay/wait for one

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