OC3D Review SteelSeries Shift Keyboard and Keyset

tinytomlogan · #1 07-04-11, 06:15 AM

Today we're taking a look at the Shift keyboard from SteelSeries along with an example keyset.

Game Over · #2 07-04-11, 07:18 AM

I enjoyed that, that is a cool design. Im sure they will have to Battlefield 3 keyset in stores any day.

CueBall · #3 07-04-11, 09:15 AM

Well I am glad to see we both have the same issue`s with the keyboard.

I have the keyboard myself here laying around for a review but it just doesnt work right.

After a reinstall of windows you need to download software and it automatically starting flashing.

It ends up in a bad flash in the end and keyboard is useless.

This happens every time you reinstall windows.

Service support is great and helped me out several times within a couple of days.

However since a keyboard should work straight out of the box without the need of a new flash and numerous mistypes as you said I am not impressed by the keyboard at all.

The other keyboard, the merc which I have laying around for a review aswell is briljant.

Cant see or find any flaw and works as a keyboard should.

The extra keys on the left side are briljant and any shooter guy should have such a keyboard.

SieB · #4 07-04-11, 10:13 AM

I won a Steelseries Shift last year and tbh I didn't like it. If you are a hardcore gamer it has it's advantages but for everyday use it's not that good and the only thing I miss from it are the media keys.

koryusai · #5 07-04-11, 04:28 PM

I have one of these there awesome

Nice review btw.

Game Over · #6 08-04-11, 08:04 AM

Im looking at getting a new keyboard as well, I do not need a bunch of fancy crap, I prefer something totaly silent, I can not stand the click clack click clack of a keyboard, Silent but still with the feel of a click. I like that positive tactile feedback.

Glax · #7 08-04-11, 02:56 PM

Game Over- Try the Razer Lycosa. I've had raze products or 2+ years and they are tip top in terms of quality. My sister bought me a Lycosa for my birthday. All I can say about this keyboard is wow. The keys are slim but responsive. Every key is back-lit (great for me, the lack of a back-lit keyboard is what has prevented me from gaming in total darkness. No extraneous keys that inhibit performance, with 100% macro capability. A USB and Headphone/Mic jack on the top of the keyboard is nice too. I've used the logitech and can say without a shadow of a doubt this is the keyboard for me. But do a little looking there are quite a few models that might meet your criteria in a keyboard. But do look up Razer, they've got some fantastic stuff.

-Gentlemen

TTL- Thanks for another review brother man!

INMATE183 · #8 08-04-11, 04:32 PM

this looks fantastic a brill idea