The title explains itself. Do you own gaming peripherals? Are they worth the high price in lebanon?
Are gaming peripherals worth the premium?
Well, after getting a Razer keyboard, mouse and a hyper-x headset, i had a totally different experience in gaming, so i advise you to do the same (whatever premium brand)
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Premium gaming peripherals are great and often times make a difference in online games, here's a breakup of premium peripherals brands:
-Razer: Razer products aren't worth the premium in general, they use Kailh switches, Chinese knockoffs of Cherry MX switches, in their keyboards and their peripherals are generally not as well-built as their competitors at the same pricepoint. Please avoid.
-Mad Catz: Mad Catz are worse than Razer, their peripherals are generally well-built but they don't have as many features as their competitors' cheaper peripherals while costing a shit ton of money. For the sake of my sanity, AVOID !
-Logitech: Logitech makes some very good mice but their headsets are meh and their keyboard selection is very limited (mechanical keyboards) or not too good (membrane keyboards). Mice are matched only by few others, keyboards are not this great but still good and well-built, avoid headsets like the plague.
-Roccat: Roccat's peripherals are good and have lots of features, but no sane person will pay more than 100$ for a membrane. Avoid they keyboards and stick to their mice.
-Cooler Master: CM peripherals are very good if you're on a budget, they offer some of the cheapest mechs on the market, but their more expensive peripherals are lackluster. Stick to them at budget but avoid at high prices.
-Corsair: Corsair makes very good peripherals but you have to pay a premium for the "Corsair" logo, Raptor keyboards are membrane and cost nearly the same as Cooler Master mechs which makes them a bad choice, and their mice don't fit everyone's choice.
-Zowie: Zowie make very good mice but their keyboards are meh. Mice are some of the best, keyboards are good but somewhat expensive for what you get.
-HyperX: HyperX headsets are very good in terms of bang-for-buck but sadly they do not make anything else. Headsets are very good for the low price you're buying them for.
-SteelSeries: SteelSeries mice offer a serious punch, but their keyboards aren't this great. Their wireless peripherals are generally unmatched, both in performance and in price. Go SS for wireless peripherals IF you have the money, mice are somewhat good and their price make them a good deal.
-Ducky: Some of the most premium mechs on the market, their keyboards, especially the Ducky Shine, make short work of nearly any keyboard at their pricepoint, until you get to their "Year of The" series where some other keyboards give them a run for their money. At the 140-150-ish $ pricepoint Ducky are the way to go, at the 180-190-ish $ pricepoint it's a matter of which you like more.
-Das Keyboards: Kings of the high-end segments ($160+ pricepoint). Generally unmatched especially for the features they have, if you got the money go Das Keyboard.
-WASD: custom keyboards, you choose the switches, the keycaps and everything, if you have some $200-ish to spare they're the best as you get to make your keyboard the way it fits you.
If you have a limited amount of money, go with a good mouse first, then get a good headset, although a nice pair of headphones and something like a Blue Yeti or a ModMic is way better in terms of both audio and mic, after you got a mouse and some headphones, save some money and splurge on a mechanical keyboard, your fingers will shout "thank you".
WARNING: Using mechanical keyboards will make you unable to type on a membrane and if you're forced to switch to a membrane again you may enter into a period of depression.
PS: If you're still not sure about getting a mech, go to r/MechanicalKeyboards. When you want to get a mech, go with Cherry MX switches, Kailh are knockoffs, and get a nice keyboard from Das Keyboard, Ducky or WASD. Oh, and educate yourself about the different switches, people don't have the same taste you know, personally, I prefer MX Greens and Blues for the loud "clack" and their tactile bump, you may prefer linear switches like the MX Blacks and Reds as they do no have a tactile bump (which means easier double tapping), are lighter to press and are quiet (Yuck !).
-Razer: Razer products aren't worth the premium in general, they use Kailh switches, Chinese knockoffs of Cherry MX switches, in their keyboards and their peripherals are generally not as well-built as their competitors at the same pricepoint. Please avoid.
-Mad Catz: Mad Catz are worse than Razer, their peripherals are generally well-built but they don't have as many features as their competitors' cheaper peripherals while costing a shit ton of money. For the sake of my sanity, AVOID !
-Logitech: Logitech makes some very good mice but their headsets are meh and their keyboard selection is very limited (mechanical keyboards) or not too good (membrane keyboards). Mice are matched only by few others, keyboards are not this great but still good and well-built, avoid headsets like the plague.
-Roccat: Roccat's peripherals are good and have lots of features, but no sane person will pay more than 100$ for a membrane. Avoid they keyboards and stick to their mice.
-Cooler Master: CM peripherals are very good if you're on a budget, they offer some of the cheapest mechs on the market, but their more expensive peripherals are lackluster. Stick to them at budget but avoid at high prices.
-Corsair: Corsair makes very good peripherals but you have to pay a premium for the "Corsair" logo, Raptor keyboards are membrane and cost nearly the same as Cooler Master mechs which makes them a bad choice, and their mice don't fit everyone's choice.
-Zowie: Zowie make very good mice but their keyboards are meh. Mice are some of the best, keyboards are good but somewhat expensive for what you get.
-HyperX: HyperX headsets are very good in terms of bang-for-buck but sadly they do not make anything else. Headsets are very good for the low price you're buying them for.
-SteelSeries: SteelSeries mice offer a serious punch, but their keyboards aren't this great. Their wireless peripherals are generally unmatched, both in performance and in price. Go SS for wireless peripherals IF you have the money, mice are somewhat good and their price make them a good deal.
-Ducky: Some of the most premium mechs on the market, their keyboards, especially the Ducky Shine, make short work of nearly any keyboard at their pricepoint, until you get to their "Year of The" series where some other keyboards give them a run for their money. At the 140-150-ish $ pricepoint Ducky are the way to go, at the 180-190-ish $ pricepoint it's a matter of which you like more.
-Das Keyboards: Kings of the high-end segments ($160+ pricepoint). Generally unmatched especially for the features they have, if you got the money go Das Keyboard.
-WASD: custom keyboards, you choose the switches, the keycaps and everything, if you have some $200-ish to spare they're the best as you get to make your keyboard the way it fits you.
If you have a limited amount of money, go with a good mouse first, then get a good headset, although a nice pair of headphones and something like a Blue Yeti or a ModMic is way better in terms of both audio and mic, after you got a mouse and some headphones, save some money and splurge on a mechanical keyboard, your fingers will shout "thank you".
WARNING: Using mechanical keyboards will make you unable to type on a membrane and if you're forced to switch to a membrane again you may enter into a period of depression.
PS: If you're still not sure about getting a mech, go to r/MechanicalKeyboards. When you want to get a mech, go with Cherry MX switches, Kailh are knockoffs, and get a nice keyboard from Das Keyboard, Ducky or WASD. Oh, and educate yourself about the different switches, people don't have the same taste you know, personally, I prefer MX Greens and Blues for the loud "clack" and their tactile bump, you may prefer linear switches like the MX Blacks and Reds as they do no have a tactile bump (which means easier double tapping), are lighter to press and are quiet (Yuck !).
if you want really cheap but decent peripherals with a good bang-for-buck, go with the Bloody brand from A4TECH. lot's of features and good quality, although not ALL their products are good, but their prices are unbeatable.
I have a bloody keyboard and mouse and I couldn't be any happier.Anthony2000 wroteif you want really cheap but decent peripherals with a good bang-for-buck, go with the Bloody brand from A4TECH. lot's of features and good quality, although not ALL their products are good, but their prices are unbeatable.
Where did you get yours from and for how much?aliessayli2 wroteI have a bloody keyboard and mouse and I couldn't be any happier.Anthony2000 wroteif you want really cheap but decent peripherals with a good bang-for-buck, go with the Bloody brand from A4TECH. lot's of features and good quality, although not ALL their products are good, but their prices are unbeatable.
Not so unbeatable, Cougar makes some very decent peripherals at this price range. OP should get a good mouse and skimp on the keyboard if he's on a limited budget, unless he's going from membrane to mechanical which make the typing experience better, a keyboard doesn't change anything, the cheapest Logitech will do as good as a Corsair Raptor K40, anything above 5$ on a membrane keyboard is over spending, you're only paying for things like macro keys and backlighting, completely useless features, whereas a mouse that fits your hand, believe it or not, increases your performance in games, instead of getting a Bloody mouse and keyboard for $50-ish, something like a Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury will give OP a much better experience while gaming for the same price. A keyboard upgrade unless to mech is unnecessary and a waste of money.Anthony2000 wroteif you want really cheap but decent peripherals with a good bang-for-buck, go with the Bloody brand from A4TECH. lot's of features and good quality, although not ALL their products are good, but their prices are unbeatable.
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Money is not a problem for me if the product is worth the price. The only feature I actually need is the backlighting since I sometimes game or work in the dark, a simple solid light with a toggle would be perfect. Also I don't take my gaming seriously and performance isn't something super important to me, I enjoy myself fully as I am with generic mouse and keyboard. But the premium products are always appealing, i just didn't feel the need yet. Hence why I started the topic, I wasn't asking what peripherals to get, put rather are they worth it.
What's your budget ? Peripherals aren't a hassle to be shipped from outside as they're not heavy so you'll be able to ship from the outside, as the peripherals market in Lebanon doesn't have a lot of options and in turn those few choices are expensive.silo_m8 wroteMoney is not a problem for me if the product is worth the price. The only feature I actually need is the backlighting since I sometimes game or work in the dark, a simple solid light with a toggle would be perfect. Also I don't take my gaming seriously and performance isn't something super important to me, I enjoy myself fully as I am with generic mouse and keyboard. But the premium products are always appealing, i just didn't feel the need yet. Hence why I started the topic, I wasn't asking what peripherals to get, put rather are they worth it.
I love how you guys are missing the point ;p
Bought them from a shop at msharafieh, but he no longer has them.Kazouza wroteWhere did you get yours from and for how much?aliessayli2 wroteI have a bloody keyboard and mouse and I couldn't be any happier.Anthony2000 wroteif you want really cheap but decent peripherals with a good bang-for-buck, go with the Bloody brand from A4TECH. lot's of features and good quality, although not ALL their products are good, but their prices are unbeatable.
I have the bloody b120 Keyboard and V7 mouse.
They are also found on Aliexpress
The bloody b120 has backlight with multiple light levels, this feature makes it totally worth itsilo_m8 wroteMoney is not a problem for me if the product is worth the price. The only feature I actually need is the backlighting since I sometimes game or work in the dark, a simple solid light with a toggle would be perfect. Also I don't take my gaming seriously and performance isn't something super important to me, I enjoy myself fully as I am with generic mouse and keyboard. But the premium products are always appealing, i just didn't feel the need yet. Hence why I started the topic, I wasn't asking what peripherals to get, put rather are they worth it.
I wasn't surprised or impressed by the corsair k70 rgb I bought. I prefer quite and slim keyboards where you don't have to raise your fingers too much to type a word. Maybe it needs time getting used to it.
it's called a mechanical keyboard and it's made for gaming, your hands and fingers will be so much more relaxed with a mechanical keyboard when gaming.Sup3r wroteI wasn't surprised or impressed by the corsair k70 rgb I bought. I prefer quite and slim keyboards where you don't have to raise your fingers too much to type a word. Maybe it needs time getting used to it.
I'm happy to relieve you of your burden ;pSup3r wroteI wasn't surprised or impressed by the corsair k70 rgb I bought. I prefer quite and slim keyboards where you don't have to raise your fingers too much to type a word. Maybe it needs time getting used to it.
Quiet ?! Shamefur dispray, that's the main thing I like in MX Blues, and in mechs in general, think of it as music. Seriously now, if you want a quiet keyboard, get some O-rings, if it's still not quiet, get a linear switch (MX Reds) if you have MX Blues in your K70. Or go back to mushy membrane if you have Browns or Reds.Sup3r wroteI wasn't surprised or impressed by the corsair k70 rgb I bought. I prefer quite and slim keyboards where you don't have to raise your fingers too much to type a word. Maybe it needs time getting used to it.
Here's some music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAmiYr0GjaY
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hey silo
I'm getting the Corsair K70 Red Leds with Red switches and also a Mionix Naos 7000. I'm paying a huge premium for them. When I get them I'll keep you posted. I'm new to PC gaming let alone Mech keyboards
BTW used your help about getting LED strips in my case and added a bit of flare to the whole idea but thanks man
I'm getting the Corsair K70 Red Leds with Red switches and also a Mionix Naos 7000. I'm paying a huge premium for them. When I get them I'll keep you posted. I'm new to PC gaming let alone Mech keyboards
BTW used your help about getting LED strips in my case and added a bit of flare to the whole idea but thanks man
@omarmasri
For How Much are you getting them
@aliessayli2
I agree with you , I have been using the A4tech Bloody B120 Keyboard with a Led Back Light -Red Illuminated (5 Levels) & other more options found on premium gaming keyboards (USD 120) and for the mouse I have been using Bloody Gaming Mouse ZL5.
Bloody Gaming Mouse ZL5 for 40 USD including VAT
•Buttons: 11 button + 1 wheel
•Encoder: High precision laser engine
•Type: Wired
•Connector: USB 2.0/3.0
•Cable length: 1.8m
•Resolution: 8200 cpi adjustable
•Frame speed: 12000 fps
•Graphic capacity: 1080 million pixels/sec
•Key response time: Less than 1 ms
Bloody B120 Keyboard for USD 35 USD
•5 Levels of LED brightness
•A,S,D and W silicon keys
•Double water-resistant
•Double screws space-bar
•Extreme 1ms key response
•7 Multimedia hot keys
•1000 Hz report rate
To me 75-80 USD for a Keyboard & Mouse are more than enough with a good gaming experience - Rather spend the additional money on for another SSD in the system that has direct overall performance.
For How Much are you getting them
@aliessayli2
I agree with you , I have been using the A4tech Bloody B120 Keyboard with a Led Back Light -Red Illuminated (5 Levels) & other more options found on premium gaming keyboards (USD 120) and for the mouse I have been using Bloody Gaming Mouse ZL5.
Bloody Gaming Mouse ZL5 for 40 USD including VAT
•Buttons: 11 button + 1 wheel
•Encoder: High precision laser engine
•Type: Wired
•Connector: USB 2.0/3.0
•Cable length: 1.8m
•Resolution: 8200 cpi adjustable
•Frame speed: 12000 fps
•Graphic capacity: 1080 million pixels/sec
•Key response time: Less than 1 ms
Bloody B120 Keyboard for USD 35 USD
•5 Levels of LED brightness
•A,S,D and W silicon keys
•Double water-resistant
•Double screws space-bar
•Extreme 1ms key response
•7 Multimedia hot keys
•1000 Hz report rate
To me 75-80 USD for a Keyboard & Mouse are more than enough with a good gaming experience - Rather spend the additional money on for another SSD in the system that has direct overall performance.
well I'm getting them both for 265$ it's not something I'm proud of but as the topic is about I'm trying to find the value in the premium so I opted to try out premium peripherals.
Did you get them locally or order them online?Tech Guru wrote@omarmasri
For How Much are you getting them
@aliessayli2
I agree with you , I have been using the A4tech Bloody B120 Keyboard with a Led Back Light -Red Illuminated (5 Levels) & other more options found on premium gaming keyboards (USD 120) and for the mouse I have been using Bloody Gaming Mouse ZL5.
Bloody Gaming Mouse ZL5 for 40 USD including VAT
•Buttons: 11 button + 1 wheel
•Encoder: High precision laser engine
•Type: Wired
•Connector: USB 2.0/3.0
•Cable length: 1.8m
•Resolution: 8200 cpi adjustable
•Frame speed: 12000 fps
•Graphic capacity: 1080 million pixels/sec
•Key response time: Less than 1 ms
Bloody B120 Keyboard for USD 35 USD
•5 Levels of LED brightness
•A,S,D and W silicon keys
•Double water-resistant
•Double screws space-bar
•Extreme 1ms key response
•7 Multimedia hot keys
•1000 Hz report rate
To me 75-80 USD for a Keyboard & Mouse are more than enough with a good gaming experience - Rather spend the additional money on for another SSD in the system that has direct overall performance.