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  • jakk22
    FFR Veteran
    FFR Music Producer
    • Mar 2008
    • 37

    #1

    Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

    I have a horrible scissor switch imac computer that I loathe with all my heart. I'm looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard that is best suited for rhythm gaming/FFR. Any experts out there care to share the best keyboard I can strive for?
    Flash 8 is FTW!
  • Zageron
    Zageron E. Tazaterra
    FFR Administrator
    • Apr 2007
    • 6592

    #2
    Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

    K120.

    Use a mechanical keyboard for typing.

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    • African Anger
      FFR Player
      • Dec 2013
      • 152

      #3
      Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

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      • omega_grunt666
        Nescio quid faciam
        • Jul 2004
        • 894

        #4
        Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

        Its all preference, I couldn't get used to a flat keyboard because I've been using bulky ones too long. Have any of you guys tried a steelseries 7g? It's pretty damn sexy feeling.

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        • clasko1000
          Ima Twans
          • Aug 2006
          • 633

          #5
          Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

          Im using a Razer Black Widow Ultimate 2013, Which runs MX Cherry Blue's. I feel like it did me well over the past 8 months, improved accuracy and i love the feel. I personally feel like i would do best on reds. FFR/SM only, ill keep the blues for everything else.

          Staiain had this to say in a previous thread.
          Originally posted by Staiain
          you don't want reds or lighter, it's awkward to play with, I wouln't recommend it. 90 % o sm players play best on blue, i use brown cause my weird playing style somehow works better with those
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          • Plan_Bsk81127
            snooches
            FFR Simfile Author
            • Aug 2007
            • 6420

            #6
            Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

            If you are wanting a mechanical you are going to be dishing out at least $80 for one, but even with mechanical it all comes down to preference like any keyboard. If you are getting a mechanical though give blue or brown switches a try first since they seem to be the more preferred switch type among players.

            Also dont buy into the whole k120 thing, its fine if you need a cheap kb to hold you over, but its just another typical membrane switch kb. There are a lot better options out there for around the same price or for a few more bucks.

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            • xAlphaWolf
              FFR Veteran
              • Apr 2012
              • 448

              #7
              Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

              Cherry MX Brown / Blue are good
              ive using CMStorm QuickFireTK (with brown switches) for some time, and its perfect!
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              • AlexDest
                good hot
                FFR Simfile Author
                • Sep 2007
                • 5309

                #8
                Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                Not sure what you'd consider cheap because mechanical gaming keyboards are far from that, lol. Brown or blue switches are the most preferred among the community so go for those.

                I'm currently using a CM Storm Quickfire Pro with browns and so far it seems to be really superb for timng.

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                • hi19hi19
                  lol happy
                  FFR Simfile Author
                  • Oct 2005
                  • 12194

                  #9
                  Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                  Am I weird in that, of all the keyboards I've played on, I prefer and score best with the dollar store membrane keyboards the most?

                  My old shitty laptop keyboard served me much better than my friend's Black Widow Ultimate (blue switch mechanical) for rhythm gaming.
                  idk, I can see why the K120 has a fanclub haha


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                  • jakk22
                    FFR Veteran
                    FFR Music Producer
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 37

                    #10
                    Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                    I appreciate all the responses! This brings a lot for thought, especially since Hi19 uses typical membrane keyboards... Well.. ALSO!! I'm running a mac, and the k120 isnt supported on mac. Any more suggestions for a good one with mac compatibility?
                    Flash 8 is FTW!

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                    • Plan_Bsk81127
                      snooches
                      FFR Simfile Author
                      • Aug 2007
                      • 6420

                      #11
                      Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                      You could always look here for users reviews on kbs.

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                      • Wayward Vagabond
                        Confirmed Heartbreaker
                        FFR Simfile Author
                        • Jul 2012
                        • 5866

                        #12
                        Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                        If you're spending $80 on a free rhythm game you either make bank or have a problem

                        Buy a sample set that comes with one of each switch to try. It cost like 8 dollars and it will give you an idea of what each one will play like

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                        • Elmerz
                          FFR Veteran
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 606

                          #13
                          Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                          Yeah it's all about preference. You'll always get better with practice regardless. I personally preferred a non-mechanical kb when I went through d1-3. After that I switched to a mechanical and my boost in skill has been quite stellar. I use a qpad mk50

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                          • Wayward Vagabond
                            Confirmed Heartbreaker
                            FFR Simfile Author
                            • Jul 2012
                            • 5866

                            #14
                            Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                            buy this first


                            also another thing to take into consideration is whether you want tenkeyless or a full kb. tenkeyless are usually cheaper

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                            • jakk22
                              FFR Veteran
                              FFR Music Producer
                              • Mar 2008
                              • 37

                              #15
                              Re: Perfect mechanical keyboard for FFR?

                              That looks like the absolute perfect thing, but how does it work? I have an iMac so i dunno if that's compatible considering there's no cord and no indication as to whether or not it is wireless or bluetooth.
                              Flash 8 is FTW!

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