Razer Tartarus V2 Gaming Keypad: Mecha Membrane Key Switches - One Handed Keyboard - 32 Programmable Keys - Customizable Chroma RGB Lighting - Programmable Macros Snap Tap - Black

I am loving this thing. I have always been a controller guy until I bought Doom Eternal, and it was obvious from the very first level that this game was made with mouse and keyboard in mind and I decided it was time to make the switch and I'm really glad I did. I stopped playing the game and waited for this to arrive, along with the Corsair Harpoon gaming mouse. It took A LONG time to start feeling comfortable with the new set up but once it started to click it made all the difference in the game. The learning curve for me was huge, maybe the biggest one I've had to go through in decades for gaming, but it was worth it. This keypad is great.I bought this used from a seller here, something I don't normally do but the price was more than half off the new price and I knew it was a gamble that I might not take to it and go back to controller, which would have made this a waste of money. I feel like I got lucky, the used product of this looks brand new and is in great shape, and since it worked out and I ended up loving the keypad it was money well spent.I specifically went with the Tartarus because I really liked the idea of having the thumb stick, and I feel like that was a good move. In Doom Eternal, now I can control the Slayer in a way I'm already familiar with while freeing up the rest of the keyboard and my fingers to the different melee attacks and switching equipment. That way I don't have to move my fingers all over the keyboard as I normally would have had to, fumbling around hoping I hit the right keys. The learning curve was huge for sure and for awhile, I probably put in enough time in the first three levels over and over again trying to get accustomed to the new control style as it would take someone else to actually beat the entire campaign, but once it all clicked, I can't imagine playing a game like this any other way and I already knew from the first level that a controller was a huge disadvantage. In regards to the quality of the actual device- it's solid. The keys all have a great feel and click to them, and the thumb stick has the exact same feel. It feels like pushing a key on the board with the mechanical click and all in every direction, it's great feedback to know you're pushing it in the right direction and for learning how to use it. It's also very comfortable to use, and the wrist rest beneath the keyboard reduces any normal strain I would feel by hovering my hand over a typical keyboard. And lastly if you care, the rgb lighting on this is good and bright and every color in the rainbow is represented just fine. I don't care that much about this, but I know some freaks do so there you go.To summarize, this purchase was worth every penny. The keyboard is solid, it feels solid, it is quality. The thumb stick works great and I really struggle to find anything to complain about here. I can see this falling short on games with tons of keybinds, and Doom Eternal is really pushing it in that regard, but it still worked out great with just enough keys to accommodate all the things you need to do. Purchasing this along with a gaming mouse has changed the way I play a game like this and for the better. Highly recommended, especially if you can get one at the used price I did if it shows up at your door in the condition mine did.On a quick side note I do want to point out that Windows 10 by default had this keypad configured to shut down randomly to preserve power in the device settings. You're going to want to figure out how to go into the USB options and make sure to uncheck the box letting Windows do that because if you don't this will disconnect randomly out of nowhere for like fifteen seconds here and there, and obviously that is not ideal unless you like losing due to some technical crap.

I've been using a Razer Nostromo for all my gaming for a LONNNNG time, like probably close to 10 years at least. It has finally started to really show some wear and tear, like the LEDs don't work anymore and the paint is wearing off of some of the keys. It has really served me well, so I have built up a lot of muscle memory from using it for so long. I was concerned about trying to learn a new keypad, but I have also been wishing I had more buttons for some of the games I have been playing recently. I tried a Logitech G-13 a couple years ago, and didn't like how it felt. The space bar button on the Logitech also stopped working after about 3 hours of gaming, so I sent it back. I decided to give this Razer Tartarus a try, because it looks very similar to the Nostromo, plus it has an extra row of keys above the standard WASD.I am happy to report that it was a very smooth transition to the Tartarus. I moved the handrest back to the farthest point, and it felt very similar to how my hand always rested on the Nostromo. I could definitely tell that I was using a new keypad, but it was close enough that after a couple hours of gaming I forgot I was using a new keypad. The membrane keys feel good, but they do have a soft "click" to them if that bothers you. Not as loud as a mechanical, but louder than the Nostromo. I don't really hear it while gaming beacuse I am wearing headphones. The top row is a nice addition to my setup. I can't quite reach some of the top row without moving my hand position, but I think that is pretty standard for any keyboard.The LED features are fine, but I don't typically do a lot with RGB other than set a static color. I finally could upgrade to Razer Synapse 3.0, because the Nostromo only worked with 2.0. It seems pretty functional and it wasn't too difficult to set up my keys how I like them. There are a lot of options for the lighting, but I don't really plan to use it much.Overall I have been really happy with the switch. I hope it can give me close to the same number of years of service as the original. If it dies prematurely I will update my review, but so far so good. If you're also looking for an upgrade from a worn out Nostromo, I would definitely recommend the Tartarus as a good option.

Great piece of kit if you grew up on console and cannot get the feel of WSAD movement, but just shy of a home run.The keyboard portion of the unit is solid feeling and has good placement. I'm a big guy with big hands, so the keys closest to the palm are hard to reach.The one thing keeping this from 5 stars is the joystick. It is clicky like a mouse, not a traditional joystick like a controller would have. I understand the reasoning for this, because it is just mapping the WASD keys to the pad.The software is fine, map keys and off you go. Also provides different profiles for different games. Go to settings and turn off the auto launch on startup.Would be 5 stars if the joystick was like a true controller.Worth the money!