Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard?

**Bynary Fission** · 07-14-2009, 11:35 PM

After having been used heavily for over a year and half, my only SM/FFR keyboard has finally died and is completely useless for playing rhythm games, or even typing for that matter.

Now I have searched sporadically for the past year to replace this as more and more keys have snapped off in the midst of playing, but I could always switch to a different set of keys. Now this isn't the case. The problem is, I have been completely unable to find any keyboards matching these specifications:

-Completely flat keys, as in laptop flat
-Supports at least 4 keytaps simultaneously in a concentrated area
-Has normal sized keys (a.k.a larger than the average laptop key sizes)

Do you guys know of any keyboards that meet these specifications? I know that few keyboards are built with ghosting (such as the Razer Tarantula), and I can definitely live without it. However, the flat keys are something that I can't do without - my playing style adapted to these types of keys and I'd have to re-learn how to play in order to do so, which isn't something I'm up to doing.

Thanks for any help any of you can give.

**HonMelCal-spread-** · 07-14-2009, 11:47 PM

What's stopping you from getting the keyboard you previously used for one and a half years again? .___.

**Bynary Fission** · 07-14-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HonMelCal-spread-

What's stopping you from getting the keyboard you previously used for one and a half years again? .___.

I have no clue what model it is - it's some generic HP keyboard that came with my computer when we bought it and any paperwork that might serve to identify it has either been thrown out or placed in some box since I moved to Florida 6 months after purchasing it.

**rushyrulz** · 07-15-2009, 12:01 AM

this one isn't flat, but it's an incredible FFR keyboard.

CLICK ME!

**Bynary Fission** · 07-15-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushyrulz

this one isn't flat, but it's an incredible FFR keyboard.

CLICK ME!

I bolded the flat part for a reason.

Also I have had a Razer keyboard before - it stopped registering correctly after a few days and was basically a complete waste of money. No thanks.

SM0K3D_0UT · 07-15-2009, 12:09 AM

I have a Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite 2 for Mac. It's really really good for FFR. =]

Edit: Also, a KB-ACK-612RF, with a seperate touch pad, is a very good wireless keyboard, or plug in.

Izzy · 07-15-2009, 12:46 AM

Was it this one? Cause this is the hp keyboard i use. It's about 8 years old.

**Bynary Fission** · 07-15-2009, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

Was it this one? Cause this is the hp keyboard i use. It's about 8 years old.

No. Mine was black and had flat keys.

**Nightfirecat** · 07-15-2009, 02:08 AM

I can't say I know any that have completely flat keys that are REALLY good, but I use a keyboard with laptop-style keys (not entirely flat)... Another advantage to my keyboard is that it costs in the area of... 10 bucks.

ShadowSword · 07-15-2009, 07:25 AM

Umm i don't know if you can use Mac keyboards, but the new one are great. An def flat, look into if you can hook to a PC if you have one. Very similar to the feel of a MacBook.

http://suplido.com/joel/wp-content/u...007/08/1-2.jpg

Hope i helped
~Shadowsword

**Emo_Saur_** · 07-15-2009, 08:02 AM

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...srkey=m17-0025

Here ya go.

**i love you** · 07-15-2009, 09:54 AM

This is the keyboard I use and I know a few others on FFR who uses this same keyboard as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Sli...7669596&sr=8-1

**richyrich55** · 07-15-2009, 11:37 AM

I personally use the Razer Lycosa and it has not failed me at all. Phynx also uses/used this keyboard and look at him. I got the Lycosa on HIS reccomendation and it has allowed me to FC a fair few FMO's.

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyb...-lycosa-mirror

Posting the link to the mirror version because it's sexier.

The keys are f*cking awesome once you get used to them. And it's only 80 bucks. Plus Razer has great customer service, if your KB f*cks up, just send it in for a new one or something.

**HonMelCal-spread-** · 07-16-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowSword

Umm i don't know if you can use Mac keyboards, but the new one are great. An def flat, look into if you can hook to a PC if you have one. Very similar to the feel of a MacBook.

http://suplido.com/joel/wp-content/u...007/08/1-2.jpg

Hope i helped
~Shadowsword

I've tried using that keyboard for FFR and I certainly wouldn't recommend it. I personally prefer thicker keyboard keys as opposed to flat, thin laptop style keys; it's more comfortable for me.

**ChrisReams** · 07-26-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i love you

This is the keyboard I use and I know a few others on FFR who uses this same keyboard as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Sli...7669596&sr=8-1

that's the keyboard i've been wanting. im thinking about running out and getting one.

**DossarLX ODI** · 07-26-2009, 01:57 PM

Mine is a Rosewill RK-500 Black USB keyboard, but I don't think it's produced anymore

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16823201016

~HentaiXXX~ · 07-26-2009, 02:56 PM

Go to a BestBuy, ask for an HP Keyboard. I'm sure they'll supply you with one.

Linksbro · 07-29-2009, 03:13 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823227002
Using this one currently, It's quite nice for the price.

DJ moe_bass · 07-29-2009, 10:32 AM

wow i didnt even know that they had those at Best Buy, they never have the good stuff in our local Best Buy. lol
anyways i just bought a brand new keyboard and it works so ill stay with this mircrosoft one.

07-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#1
Bynary Fission Retired One-Hander Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Age: 31 Posts: 2,425	Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? After having been used heavily for over a year and half, my only SM/FFR keyboard has finally died and is completely useless for playing rhythm games, or even typing for that matter. Now I have searched sporadically for the past year to replace this as more and more keys have snapped off in the midst of playing, but I could always switch to a different set of keys. Now this isn't the case. The problem is, I have been completely unable to find any keyboards matching these specifications: -Completely flat keys, as in laptop flat -Supports at least 4 keytaps simultaneously in a concentrated area -Has normal sized keys (a.k.a larger than the average laptop key sizes) Do you guys know of any keyboards that meet these specifications? I know that few keyboards are built with ghosting (such as the Razer Tarantula), and I can definitely live without it. However, the flat keys are something that I can't do without - my playing style adapted to these types of keys and I'd have to re-learn how to play in order to do so, which isn't something I'm up to doing. Thanks for any help any of you can give. __________________ Newest Track (04/19/2024): Tell Us Who You Are [8-bit Chiptune] https://soundcloud.com/bynary-fission/tell-us-who-you-are-battle-tower-royale-character-creation-screen

07-14-2009, 11:47 PM	#2
HonMelCal-spread- FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 59	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? What's stopping you from getting the keyboard you previously used for one and a half years again? .___. __________________ _________________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _____________ ____________ ___________ __________ _________ ________ _______ ______ _____ ____ __ _

07-15-2009, 12:01 AM	#4
rushyrulz Digital Dancing! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 80 billion club, NE Age: 31 Posts: 12,981	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? this one isn't flat, but it's an incredible FFR keyboard. CLICK ME! __________________

07-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#6
SM0K3D_0UT FFR Player Join Date: May 2009 Age: 33 Posts: 91	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? I have a Happy Hacking Keyboard Lite 2 for Mac. It's really really good for FFR. =] Edit: Also, a KB-ACK-612RF, with a seperate touch pad, is a very good wireless keyboard, or plug in. Last edited by SM0K3D_0UT; 07-15-2009 at 12:13 AM..

07-15-2009, 12:46 AM	#7
Izzy Snek Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 34 Posts: 9,192	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? Was it this one? Cause this is the hp keyboard i use. It's about 8 years old.

07-15-2009, 02:08 AM	#9
Nightfirecat ...back from the dead. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: no longer stalking jtehanonymous Age: 33 Posts: 3,213	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? I can't say I know any that have completely flat keys that are REALLY good, but I use a keyboard with laptop-style keys (not entirely flat)... Another advantage to my keyboard is that it costs in the area of... 10 bucks. __________________ [My Profile] \| [My Music] \| [Play FFR] \| [My Photobucket] \| [My DeviantArt] AAAs: 210 (186+7+17) Best AAAs: Vertex BETA, Fighting for Control, Nova Pulser Recent AAAs: {Firestorm}, Dazzling Destiny, Hellbeat v2p 2nd place in 3rd Official Tournament 1st place in Jugglin/Jteh's 1st Tournament

07-15-2009, 07:25 AM	#10
ShadowSword FFR Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Age: 31 Posts: 12	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? Umm i don't know if you can use Mac keyboards, but the new one are great. An def flat, look into if you can hook to a PC if you have one. Very similar to the feel of a MacBook. http://suplido.com/joel/wp-content/u...007/08/1-2.jpg Hope i helped ~Shadowsword __________________

07-15-2009, 08:02 AM	#11
Emo_Saur_ FFR Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri. Age: 31 Posts: 2,952	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...srkey=m17-0025 Here ya go. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-15-2009, 09:54 AM	#12
i love you Live a wonderful life~ Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,313	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? This is the keyboard I use and I know a few others on FFR who uses this same keyboard as well. http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Sli...7669596&sr=8-1 __________________ =============================== The idea that RDCP 3 may come out in the future is a fun thought to have~ ===============================

07-26-2009, 01:57 PM	#16
DossarLX ODI Batch Manager Game Manager, Song Release Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Age: 29 Posts: 14,868	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? Mine is a Rosewill RK-500 Black USB keyboard, but I don't think it's produced anymore http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16823201016

07-26-2009, 02:56 PM	#17
~HentaiXXX~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spalding, Nebraska, USA Age: 31 Posts: 2,955	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? Go to a BestBuy, ask for an HP Keyboard. I'm sure they'll supply you with one.

07-29-2009, 03:13 AM	#18
Linksbro FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 243	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823227002 Using this one currently, It's quite nice for the price.

07-29-2009, 10:32 AM	#19
DJ moe_bass FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 62	Re: Any recommendations for a new FFR/Stepmania keyboard? wow i didnt even know that they had those at Best Buy, they never have the good stuff in our local Best Buy. lol anyways i just bought a brand new keyboard and it works so ill stay with this mircrosoft one.

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