Razer Orbweaver Gaming Keyboard reviews

First, let me just say that I have been a user of the “keyboard replacement” keypads for many years, starting with the original Belkin Nostromo N50. The Razer Orb Weaver is way beyond what I was using back then – the mechanical keyswitches and adjustability of this device are second to none. With the ability to map macros or single keys to any of the switches, and have several maps available to you at any time, you can use this for FPS, RTS, MMORPG or battleground / lane pushers with aplomb. The software will even launch the right profile for the game you're playing when you link it to the game's executable. It is expensive, but you get what you pay for. And this thing is incredible. Well worth the upgrade in my opinion.

I laid-out the gold for this top-end gaming peripheral because I have major problems getting into my gaming-comfort/concen­tration zone when TRYING and HAVING to use a keyboard when playing PC games. Having to lift my arms to get my hands across to certain keys just kicks me from this zone and I end up feeling frustrated with and disjointed from the game I'm supposed to be getting immersed into. Add to that the even more untenable situation of being forced to try and use WSAD for movement(when I'm used to using a ps3 controller), and movement becomes a nightmare. I wonder why these PC devs are stuck with an 80s attitude to how gamers actually play games because they seem to not want to place default controller settings in their games for those of us whom need them to game with.

Cue the Razer Orbweaver, which arrived a few days ago from Mightyape. I find I use it, obviously, with my left hand(mostly with Guild Wars 2 atm). The keys are mappable and have made playing this game pure bliss for me. I'm so pleased as well as relieved that I wrote an open letter of thankyou to Razer's CEO on his FB page thanking him for making this gamepad and explaining why I need it and what it has done to alleviate my first-world gaming woes.

You still need a mouse in the right hand to move the arrow around in-game. I might just invest in the equally priced Razer NAGA for MMOGs for that hand, then I will be unstoppable in whatever game I venture into(I guess).

I recommend this gamepad for real/core-gamers whom need or want a serious peripheral to implment their game commands thru with. I'm seriously happy with the pad, with Razer and with Mightyape for once again providing gamers with the right tools to exercise their craft.

Choice indeed..!

Worth!

As it says on the tin

It was a toss-up for me to buy a mechanical keyboard or a keypad like this – I've always felt that my left and right hands were too far apart with a large mousepad and a full length keyboard (with numbers on right) and with the orbweaver that's certainly.

I read many reviews online that stated this would be the best ever, but it has a few problems that are very specific to my hand size I suspect. As someone with little hands, I cannot reach the upper keys and the ‘thumb’ spacebar, no matter as I simply use the button about the ‘joystick’. I also feel like there could be some more cushioning on the palm rest as I get quite a sore left hand from an hour or so of use (something that was much worse with a keyboard of course). All in all though, streets ahead of a gaming keyboard, quick, resposive buttons and more keys are in better reach.

This keypad is a well welcomed addition to my Razer setup, it has 20 programmable keys, which I can assign to whatever I like, improves my skill in Battlefield 3 aswell! (Well, atleast I think it does…). Thanks Mighty Ape!

I used to have sore hands with my old keyboard. This keypad is comfortable and nice. Takes a bit of getting used to, but is awesome how u can customize every single key. And I can easily switch profiles between my brother. So far its good, esp for call of duty.

I bought this about 1 month ago and its is a wonderful product I use it daily for gaming and searching the web wonderful for key com-binds :) 10/10 will use for a long time!

To put it simply, everything's an improvement the keys, the comfort. The one issue that is worse than the Nostromo is the Directional Pad, it's an eight way pad which is cool however it's small and you often find yourself miss clicking. Other than that completely worth the buy!