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Sharkoon doesn't have a ginormous presence in the U.S. market, but if the company's going to make a habit of releasing ultra-affordable peripherals for gamers, stateside customers should ready the welcome mat. To wit, Sharkoon's new Tactix Gaming Keyboard is a compact plank for game players that carries an MSRP of 12.99 euros, or about $15 and change in U.S. currency.
The keyboard measures 16.96 inches (L) by 5.35 inches (W) by 0.94 inches (W) and weighs 1.3 pounds. It has N-key rollover support, eight rubberized gaming keys (WASD and arrow keys), and special customization software.
Sharkoon says all the keys are fully programmable via the software GUI, allowing gamers to record macros, macro loops, media functions, Internet functions, and more. It will also bind mouse functions and supports timing delays to help pull off that killer combo and aid with the daily grind of leveling up.
No word on when or if Sharkoon plans on bringing the Tactix to the U.S. market.
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Gikero
July 26, 2012 at 8:25am
Is the keyboard backlit? I saw in the software they were changing what looked like backlight colors. But I didn't notice it on the keyboard itself. $15 for that feature alone would suffice for me.
BrandNewJesus
July 24, 2012 at 8:49pm
My rig now consist of 2 SSD's, 6950 Crossfire, 3TB storage, 2600k@2.6, dual 27inch monitors, an upgraded corsair PSU, and all the led fans the corsair case would fit.
I have spent $1000 upgrading my rig since I built it. (second SSD, second monitor, bigger psu, second gpu)AND
I am still using the old Pixo keyboard and Microsoft mouse.
SO
tell me, am I really missing out on BF3 for not having that Rat mouse and corsair FPS keyboard. I just couldn't bring myself to spend almost $200 on peripherals.
Convince me
Peanut Fox
July 25, 2012 at 5:25am
Given the choice I wouldn't use a vanilla keyboard or mouse. Really the choice is up to use, and you're the only one that has to be pleased.
Slurpy
July 24, 2012 at 9:54pm
The scroll wheel on my eight-year old, three-button Logitech MX310 died at the beginning of June (see the wear patterns below). I couldn't find a mouse that fit my hand as well, so I ended up going with a RAT7. I have to admit, I'm enjoying it quite a lot, now that the two weeks of tweaking are done. Not sure it's worth the $75 that Newegg has it for, but I don't see how it could be any better.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/579310_940858844680_665701424_n.jpg
I am still using the Logitech multimedia keyboard I bought at the same time as that mouse, too. Never felt the need for a "gaming keyboard."
USraging
July 24, 2012 at 12:22pm
never seen a gaming keyboard for less than $59. they must plan on making up the difference in mass sales or the hardware used is really cheap.
