

With mechanical buttons every single key has a switch, ensuring that when you press that button, it actually initiates the required action. The general feel of striking each individual key is jarring at first, but the conceit really does help when it comes to precision - especially if you’re having latency issues. It took a few days to get used to a mechanical setup again, but lo and behold, I did it. Alas, the BlackWidow Chroma has convinced me to stick around - at least until I have a nervous breakdown. I know a lot of people who don headphones to alleviate it, but sometimes I like to just hunker down in silence (well, it would be silent if I whipped out my traditional set of keys). But when I’m writing up hundreds of words per day, that clicking sound, even the muted version from some of the more modern keyboards, is painful to me. I have a weird relationship with mechanical keyboards. Overwatch Razer BlackWidow Chroma keyboard ($180 MSRP) While SteelSeries had the honors last time around with Heroes of the Storm, Razer is up with several new additions to their lineup.ĭue to numerous requests from readers, I pinged Razer to see what the newest set on the block is all about. Overwatch is nearly here, and as is the case with any Blizzard game, a suite of hardware is coming along with it.
