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Awesome thread, Plan! With keyboards being of utmost importance for FFR, this thread is incredibly useful for those that might try to get serious in the game. Sticky-worthy, in my opinion.

Logitech K120

Considering the quality of keyboards that people have when using FFR, seeing this keyboard priced at $15 might deter people from wanting it. However, I've been using the K120 on and off for quite some time and can say that it does the job for playing FFR.

Pros:
- Stock keyboards that I have used in the past have a very clunky feel on releasing, such so that it sounds like you're tapping two different keys every time you press and release one key -- the K120 carries a very light recoil sound and won't distract you during play.
- You will rarely fall victim to splits, unless they truly were your fault. Here's some proof via FFR's anti-cheat. Hard to beat that.
- Surprisingly durable keyboard, at least for me.
- Most common setups are supported without any ghosting/input issues.
- Almost never drops taps; because of this and all of the other things above, I actually managed to get a perfect score on an 88 (AAA'd Slashmaid [Instrumental] on the K120, as well as 3g on Husigi Usagi).

Cons:
- Keyboard slides like no other if not put on a proper surface.
- Very slight but consistent delay in input, so you will have to hit a touch earlier or use a later offset.
- Takes a touch more force than you might be used to, although some can see this as a pro for the purpose of stamina training.

For the price, it certainly is worth while to try, especially if you're limited on funds.

HP Wireless Elite - Discontinued (officially, as it's been replaced by the v2 - however, you can still find the v1 if you look around a bit hard)

"A wireless keyboard? For rhythm gaming? You have to be joking."

I thought the same thing. The surprising thing is, this wireless keyboard is VERY responsive. I was able to pick up quads on StepMania using this keyboard. I also was able to AAA Extratone Pirates using this keyboard. It's very light.

Pros:
- despite the light weight, this keyboard did not move for me at ALL while playing.
- takes little to no effort to hit keys, yet rarely triggers boos -- this keyboard is amazing for speed.
- no recoil sound upon release, whatsoever.
- gotta say, it's also nice having volume control right on the keyboard.
- most setups supported, and rarely drops taps during play. See below for another scenario:

Cons:
- splits do occasionally happen
- the wireless receiver has its moments, and will rarely lose signal for a split second; that split second might be in the middle of one of your songs, causing dropped taps. This seems more like a receiver issue than it does a keyboard issue.
- being that this is a wireless keyboard, it does require batteries. It might be worthwhile to invest in rechargeable batteries for this keyboard, so that you won't have to spend constant money replacing them.