ROCCAT Isku+ Force FX Gaming Keyboard Review
The ROCCAT ISKU+ Force FX gives the consumer a different way to play
When we talk about switches with keyboards there are two main types: mechanical and membrane switch keyboard. Granted, there are more than just those however, most involve a switch. A switch (in the case of a keyboard switch) is designed to break or create the electrical contact which, means that it can only exist in either the on or off position. The Roccat Isku+ Force FX keyboard is quite different. The main portion of the keyboard is a membrane style switch but the QWEASD keys are pressure sensitive. These pressure sensitive switches do not always have to exist in the on or off position. They can be set to exist in various states in between.
Packaging, Specifications and Features
Roccat’s packaging has always been very bright and colorful and the Isku+ Force FX is no different. The front of the box shows a clear graphic of the keyboard and shows a little bit of info on the features of the keyboard. The back of the box goes into more detail about the features and specifications of the Isku+ Force FX.
Inside the box, the keyboard is protected by a plastic bag designed to protect the finish and the keyboard is isolated from damage by and additional layer of cardboard on the perimeter.
Features
| Pressure-sensitive key zone recognizable as controller, with pressure-sensitive QWEASD keys |
Improved RGB key illumination enhanced lighting, 6 adjustable brightness levels |
3 unique Easy-Shift[+]™ zones for easy key duplication |
| 36 easy-to-reach macro keys including 3 ROCCAT® thumbster keys |
Macro Live! Recording with dedicated M-Rec button; for up to 180+ macros stored in 5 game profiles |
8 configurable media & hotkeys for quick access to more than 25 functions |
| Medium-height keys with an optimum keystroke response, 1000Hz polling & advanced anti-ghosting |
ROCCAT® Swarm Swarm software suite optimized |
Extra-large granular wrist rest with newly-improved sweat- and smudge-resistant surface |
| Talk® FX + AlienFX™ support lighting effects for your favorite games |
Specifications
- Pressure-sensitive QWEASD key zone
- RGB Illuminated keyboard with 123 keys
- Enhanced anti-ghosting capability
- 3 programmable thumbster keys
- 5 programmable macro keys
- 3 Status LEDs (Caps Lock, Easy Shift[+]™, Num Lock)
- 1000Hz polling rate
- 1ms response time
- 1.8m USB cable
