Gaming Mouse & Keyboard, & Gamepad

NeonSamurai · 04-22-09, 06:43 PM

As the topic says, I'm looking at getting a gaming mouse, gaming keyboard, and a gamepad. Since most of this stuff isn't cheap I'm looking for any feedback (experiences, thoughts, opinions) from you guys that own (or used) one (or more) of them. <edit> I have since made up my mind

Gaming Mice
I have decided to get the
Logitech G5
Good price, good features, and top notch reviews are why I chose it.

Gaming Keyboards
After considering peoples opinions here and reading multiple reviews I have decided to get the
Logitech G11 Keyboard
Lots of macro keys, good macro software, keys light up, and its top notch reviews are why I chose it.

Gamepads
After looking at tons of professional and user reviews for all the pc gamepads available where I am, I've decided to eliminate all of them and go with the
Xbox 360 Controler for Windows
Its a purpose built console gamepad, not a pretender. Microsoft spent far more research then either Logitech or Saitek possibly could. It also has generally far better reviews.

I would like to thank all of you who offered your opinions and helped me decide

VipertheSniper · 04-22-09, 06:55 PM

I've got the P990 Gamepad and I have to say I'm fairly satisfied with it... I have to say though, I would've bought the Logitech Dual Action Gamepad, if it wasn't for it's lack of buttons (only use it for N64 emulation).

Reece · 04-22-09, 07:14 PM

If you play Silent Hunter then I recommend the Logitech G15 gaming keyboard, lights up the key letters etc, so you can play in the dark!!

NeonSamurai · 04-22-09, 08:08 PM

I looked at the G15 and for a much higher price (20-30$) it is almost the same to the G11 minus the LCD screen and the G11 has 3x the macro keys.

As for the lights debate, to be honest I've gamed in the dark for years now with out a light up keyboard, so i can feel my way around the keyboard in near total darkness (my keyboard is also close to the monitor so it often lights it up unless the game is ultra dark). Because of this I'm not sure having the keys light up will make up for the lack of anti ghosting of the G keyboards, as I do play a lot of games that can require many key presses at once and having them jam or 'ghost' is a real pain.

I wish though one could do both (light and anti ghosting), but from what I've read its not fully possible. The light up razer keyboards, for example, all feature anti ghosting only on the w a s d keys, which is near useless. Their high end tarantula board with full anti ghosting doesn't light up, but they offer a 20$ (us) lamp that attaches to the board to light the keys. The warboard on the other hand is functionally the same as razer's tarantula (same number and layout of macro keys, full anti ghosting, etc) for about half the price. I could get a low intensity LED light to do the same thing if i need.

Otherwise though what do you think of the keyboard? do you use the macro buttons much? Is it holding up

@Viper
Thanks for the info

though why would have you gone for the logitech in the end? the one you have has a better rating on newegg then the logitech model. They also both have the same number of buttons (just arranged a bit different), though I can see why you may favor the layout of the P990 as its closer to the setup of the old N64 controler.

Reece · 04-23-09, 01:14 AM

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Otherwise though what do you think of the keyboard? do you use the macro buttons much? Is it holding up

I use the macro's so far only for SH3 & 4, the keyboard is very good, I like the LCD display, run an applet called SirReal and displays up/download speed, memory usage, cpu activity, Time & date, stopwatch feature, speaker volume & network traffic, many other downloadable applets.

AVGWarhawk · 04-23-09, 07:31 AM

Logitech mouse for games are great IMO. I forget the model but it is a great gamer mouse.

My keyboard is the Saitek II with background key lighting. Nice board and has a good feel. I can change the background lighting to blue or red. Red is great if you have the lights low for the submarine games.

No gamepad.

04-22-09, 06:43 PM	#1
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Gaming Mouse & Keyboard, & Gamepad As the topic says, I'm looking at getting a gaming mouse, gaming keyboard, and a gamepad. Since most of this stuff isn't cheap I'm looking for any feedback (experiences, thoughts, opinions) from you guys that own (or used) one (or more) of them. <edit> I have since made up my mind Gaming Mice I have decided to get the Logitech G5 Good price, good features, and top notch reviews are why I chose it. Gaming Keyboards After considering peoples opinions here and reading multiple reviews I have decided to get the Logitech G11 Keyboard Lots of macro keys, good macro software, keys light up, and its top notch reviews are why I chose it. Gamepads After looking at tons of professional and user reviews for all the pc gamepads available where I am, I've decided to eliminate all of them and go with the Xbox 360 Controler for Windows Its a purpose built console gamepad, not a pretender. Microsoft spent far more research then either Logitech or Saitek possibly could. It also has generally far better reviews. I would like to thank all of you who offered your opinions and helped me decide __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff Last edited by NeonSamurai; 04-24-09 at 07:01 PM. Reason: Removed ms & razer mice, all previous gamepads, and warboard keyboard from contention

04-22-09, 07:14 PM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,734 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	If you play Silent Hunter then I recommend the Logitech G15 gaming keyboard, lights up the key letters etc, so you can play in the dark!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

04-22-09, 08:08 PM	#4
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I looked at the G15 and for a much higher price (20-30$) it is almost the same to the G11 minus the LCD screen and the G11 has 3x the macro keys. As for the lights debate, to be honest I've gamed in the dark for years now with out a light up keyboard, so i can feel my way around the keyboard in near total darkness (my keyboard is also close to the monitor so it often lights it up unless the game is ultra dark). Because of this I'm not sure having the keys light up will make up for the lack of anti ghosting of the G keyboards, as I do play a lot of games that can require many key presses at once and having them jam or 'ghost' is a real pain. I wish though one could do both (light and anti ghosting), but from what I've read its not fully possible. The light up razer keyboards, for example, all feature anti ghosting only on the w a s d keys, which is near useless. Their high end tarantula board with full anti ghosting doesn't light up, but they offer a 20$ (us) lamp that attaches to the board to light the keys. The warboard on the other hand is functionally the same as razer's tarantula (same number and layout of macro keys, full anti ghosting, etc) for about half the price. I could get a low intensity LED light to do the same thing if i need. Otherwise though what do you think of the keyboard? do you use the macro buttons much? Is it holding up @Viper Thanks for the info though why would have you gone for the logitech in the end? the one you have has a better rating on newegg then the logitech model. They also both have the same number of buttons (just arranged a bit different), though I can see why you may favor the layout of the P990 as its closer to the setup of the old N64 controler. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

04-23-09, 07:31 AM	#6
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,276 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Logitech mouse for games are great IMO. I forget the model but it is a great gamer mouse. My keyboard is the Saitek II with background key lighting. Nice board and has a good feel. I can change the background lighting to blue or red. Red is great if you have the lights low for the submarine games. No gamepad. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

04-22-09, 06:55 PM	#2
VipertheSniper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austria Posts: 1,072 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've got the P990 Gamepad and I have to say I'm fairly satisfied with it... I have to say though, I would've bought the Logitech Dual Action Gamepad, if it wasn't for it's lack of buttons (only use it for N64 emulation).