gaming keyboards and gaming mouses

ok guys i game on a laptop which is mostly at home.i am interested in getting a gaming keyboard and mouse.from what i have heard they are much more sensitive and designed for gaming.anyone care to explain what are the advantages of using a gaming keyboard and mouse as opposed to ordinary ones.And what are dedicated macro keys

Gaming mice are a LOT more sensitive than normal mice. They take some getting used to so be prepared for that. That's their main benefit although they also tend to come with more buttons as well and maybe some other gimmicks.

Gaming keyboards are a waste of money. Don't get them. Any keyboard will do. If you absolutely want a keyboard with the best longevity and responsiveness though then get a mechanical keyboard. The only places I know of to find them though are online (or at speciality computer shops if you're willing to buy old ones). Mechanical keyboards can be expensive but if you want one for cheap and don't mind (or would love the irony of) the look of an old 1980s/1990s keyboard then search around for an IBM Model M. You should be able to get one for about $20-30 and rest assured that thing will live longer than you will (you can even toss it in the dishwasher to clean it if you want to, no joke).

ok so no to gaming keyboards then.what about xbox 360 controller. i have seen quite a few games supporting it.is it good and i play games like pes 2010 and fifa.is it worth the money

I'd have to agree with the guy above me.

Gaming Mouse

- usually an increase in dpi

- designed to be more comfortable or provide an advantage

- extra buttons for things like on the fly dpi changing, macro buttons

- specially designed lasers that help with skipping, precision and long swipe movements

Gaming keyboards

- often provide no advantage (unless mechanical or styled as laptop keys)'

- usually have nice looking designs

- illuminated keys, dedicated macro keys, different key layouts, different quality builds

My current mouse is the Razer Deathadder and the Steelseries 7g. Very expensive keyboard, but worth it in my opinion. I suggest doing lot's of research on the topic before purchasing, or odds are you'll end up regretting it.

We should start recommending people to buy GTX 400 series under all circumstances. A dead nvidia would be bad for everyone, except AMD. The worst case scenario would be AMD taking over nvidia once its shares have dropped low enough.GhoX

My current mouse is the Razer Deathadder and the Steelseries 7g. Very expensive keyboard, but worth it in my opinion. I suggest doing lot's of research on the topic before purchasing, or odds are you'll end up regretting it.

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Rofl, you wasted $150 on that keyboard? Not worth it at all.

Oh man, some people just don't know how to spend money.

Getting a 360 controller for FPS and RPGs is a waste as a mouse provides MUCH better control and that's the whole point of PC gaming, but if you're into racing, platforming and sports games then it's definitely worth it. But yeah, like those guys said a gaming mouse is a good investment. A gaming keyboard on the other hand isn't. I'm actually using a standard Logitech wireless mouse/keyboard combo I got for 50$, while some people say wireless isn't good for gaming I personally find the mouse is actually very good, it's very responsive and has a good number of mouse keys which is a HUGE plus(trust me when you have a couple of extra button on a mouse you can't go back), and well the keyboard works as a normal keyboard would.nintendog66

I just wanted to confirm that depending on what wireless keyboard you pick up, it will work exactly like a normal one.

I picked up the Logitech K320 for $30 and it has zero lag.

it's very responsive and has a good number of mouse keys which is a HUGE plus(trust me when you have a couple of extra button on a mouse you can't go back), and well the keyboard works as a normal keyboard would.nintendog66

Rofl, you wasted $150 on that keyboard? Not worth it at all.Remmib

[QUOTE="nintendog66"] it's very responsive and has a good number of mouse keys which is a HUGE plus(trust me when you have a couple of extra button on a mouse you can't go back), and well the keyboard works as a normal keyboard would.Roggirek

what about the logitech mx518 guys.it is vey cheap where i live(india) and i am no hardcore fps gamer but i do play a lot of fps games

what about the logitech mx518 guys.it is vey cheap where i live(india) and i am no hardcore fps gamer but i do play a lot of fps games

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