Roccat Isku Keyboard Review
Software
Published: 2nd December 2011 | Source: Roccat | Price: £60 |
Software
There is a huge amount of customisation available with the Isku. One thing it's worth noting is that the Caps Lock key defaults to Easy Shift, rather than Caps Lock. Considering how many buttons the Isku already has it's a surprise to see it hasn't got either a dedicated Easy Shift button, or at least doesn't default to being a keyboard arrangement. The tabs on the software make it clear which part of the Isku you're current adjusting, which is a nice touch given how overwhelming the variations can initially seem.
The Easy Shift being able to double the usefulness of each key can be particularly useful if you're playing something that requires you to move your hand from the WASD+Mouse position for other functions. So you can assign, for example, the number arrows to your WASD and they're only an Easy Shift away.
The ability to disable the Windows Key is always vital. Even with huge amounts of practise it's easy to catch it in the heat of the moment. The illumination controls also include an auto-dim function so you can have the Isku lit up, but if you switch to an all-mouse game, or other input device, you don't have to manually deluminate the keyboard.
As I said before, the Isku uses Roccat Talk to pair up with your Roccat mouse, which gives an extra layer of control and flexibility to your gaming experience. Of course it's not only games that shortcuts can be useful for, as anyone who uses their computer artistically can attest.
Most Recent Comments
. I am not a big fan of the glossy finish, but it does look the part. The software seems to be top notch as well.|
Originally Posted by dipzy
I have got this exact keyboard from LITS 2011 and its just brilliant. I recommend it to anyone |
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Originally Posted by daniSAUR
I'm considering getting this keyboard (upgrading from a wireless multimedia Microsoft 3000) is it worth it? I've not had a proper gaming keyboard before but I like the use of macros and being able to have different profiles for gaming and other software. How are you finding the medium height keys? I really love laptop-style keyboards so this would be perfect for me. |
This is also my first proper gaming keyboard, previously had a dell keyboard where the keys were stiff and the feel of the key was terrible. The roccat Isku changed all that, awesome response, smooth keys, they have that soft touch which i prefer rather than a rough, texture feel. The customisation in the software is enormous, lots of options for you to customise keys to suit you.
I too like the look of laptop style keyboards, this keyboard is the best thing i have bought for my pc in a long time
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Originally Posted by dipzy
Its a brilliant keyboard, its worth it, the only thing you will lose is the wireless functionality. This is also my first proper gaming keyboard, previously had a dell keyboard where the keys were stiff and the feel of the key was terrible. The roccat Isku changed all that, awesome response, smooth keys, they have that soft touch which i prefer rather than a rough, texture feel. The customisation in the software is enormous, lots of options for you to customise keys to suit you. I too like the look of laptop style keyboards, this keyboard is the best thing i have bought for my pc in a long time |
I'm not to fussed on losing the wireless functionality, it was useful before but not really an issue if I don't have it. Just reading through a few reviews (this one included) and I'm just trying to justfy the costs and what doesn't give the keyboard that "gold award" or that 9/10. Think I shall have a think over it, thanks for your input.
I just really want a proper gaming keyboard ha.
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Originally Posted by smokealot
very nice keyboard tbh... would love to purchase one! |
Also please do a review on the Roccat Savu when it comes out looks very nice
Keep up the great reviews VB!
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Roccat have firmly entrenched themselves as a big player in the peripheral line. Does the Isku keyboard maintain this momentum?
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