Belkin International, Inc., has announced the new n52te, a hybrid gaming keyboard built for gamers who wish to dominate in "FPS (first-person shooter), MMORPG (massive multiplayer online role-playing games), and RTS (real-time strategy) computer games." Looking like a control from Darth Vader's Tye fighter the n52te is a pretty piece of technology. The controller hits the streets in the US, Europe, Australia, and Korea in November and Canada, Asia, and Latin America in February. The suggested retail is $69.99 US. The device boasts the following features (according to the press release):
- Backlit keypad and scroll wheel for total control in dark conditions
- Enhanced tactile feedback and button responsiveness for rapid key presses
- 15 fully programmable keys built for speed
- Adjustable soft-touch wrist pad for maximum comfort and endurance
- Programmable 8-way thumb pad with removable joystick
- Nonslip rubber pads grip in place for aggressive fragging
- Easily toggle between 3 keymap states
- Razer software provides:
- Personalization of multiple player profiles
- Razer Synapse™ onboard memory enables plug-and-play versatility with no additional software installation
- Unparalleled customization tools for intuitive setup and performance
It sure is pretty!
credit: Belkin
credit: Belkin