| Brand | ROCCAT |
|---|---|
| Item model number | ROC-12-901 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows, OSX |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 20.03 x 10.9 x 1 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20.03 x 10.9 x 1 inches |
| Color | Multicolor Key (Black) |
| Manufacturer | ROCCAT |
| ASIN | B00AJILG1K |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | December 21, 2012 |
ROCCAT ISKU FX Multicolor Key Illuminated Gaming Keyboard, Black
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| Brand | ROCCAT |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Color | Multicolor Key (Black) |
| Number of Keys | 36 |
| Style | Modern |
| Included Components | USB Cable |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Number of Buttons | 123 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012301975109, 00801947367658 |
About this item
- The Isku FX is the only keyboard in the world to feature our groundbreaking Easy-Shift[plus] technology, which offers you the wonder of 36 easily-customizable macros strategically positioned in 3 spots in the easy-to-find WASD zone.
- Three individually-programmable thumbster macro keys right below the Isku fx’s space bar - Each easily activated with a quick thumb strike. Perfect for casting a lightning-quick healing spell in the middle of a tough FIGHT.
- Multicolor key illumination with 16.8 million colors of your choice; with 6 brightness levels, 3 Easy-Shift[plus] zones for easy key duplication
- 36 easy-to-reach macro keys including 3 thumbster keys, macro live! Recording with dedicated m-rec button; 180 plus macros in 5 profiles
- 8 Configurable media and hotkeys 25 plus assignable functions, medium-height keys with an optimum keystroke and pressure point; advanced anti-ghosting; 1000Hz polling rate
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| Best Sellers Rank | #108,664 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #8,127 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
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ROCCAT talk combine devices - For unstoppable power ROCCAT talk lets your compatible ROCCAT gaming devices join forces - for amazing set bonus advantages that let you play faster, Win more and enjoy a more intense game. The ROCCAT Isku FX multicolor gaming Keyboard, The Kone XTD and the Kone pure are the world's first devices to be connected with the ROCCAT talk protocol - and they work great together. For example, ROCCAT talk lets you take advantage of our exclusive easy-shift[+] technology like never before. Now you can use the easy-shift[+] key on your Isku FX to activate macros for both the keyboard and mouse a one-stop short-cut that makes giving orders quicker and easier. Easy-aim technology to perfection when playing with the Isku FX and the Kone XTD or Kone pure. When you need precise marksmanship in Sniper mode, Just press and hold a single Isku FX key and easy-aim will instantly optimize the dpi setting on your Kone XTD or Kone pure. This unprecedented two-handed team marksmanship is the most convenient way ever to be the deadliest Sniper in the game. The powerful ROCCAT talk protocol can also FORGE unprecedented software and hardware alliances thanks to a bold new feature called ROCCAT talk FX, which translates on-screen game action into exciting sensory effects on your gaming hardware for a new level of intensity-packed play. Event lighting feature, the lighting system on your device will activate in a certain color every time A corresponding in-game event occurs. Imagine getting hit with a fireball in your favorite RPG and having your Isku FX explode in glowing red bursts that dramatically mirror the on-screen attack! Or imagine getting Shot with a poison-tipped arrow and having your mouse Pulse in bursts of toxic green light that echo the nasty poison pumping through your Veins!
From the Manufacturer
The Isku features ROCCAT's Easy-Shift[+] technology, which offers 36 customizable macros strategically positioned in three spots in the easy-to-find WASD zone. This means you can fire off orders without ever having to re-adjust your hand position.
Easy-Shift[+] technologyBecause the Easy-Shift[+] key works just like the standard shift key, activating your macros is as simple as typing an uppercase letter.
The Easy-Shift[+] zone gives you 28 macros keys, including eight dedicated keys that can be doubly programmed. Plus, the ability to instantly switch between five profiles lets you enjoy up to 180 macros.
Programmable Thumb Macro Keys
ROCCAT put three individually-programmable Thumbster macro keys right below the Isku's spacebar, each easily activated with a quick thumb strike. Perfect for casting a lightning-quick healing spell in the middle of a tough fight. Brilliant for a rapid weapon change. Think of your thumbs as two new eager allies.
Record Macros Mid-Action or Whenever
New enhanced Macro Live! technology makes in-game macro recording easy. Simply hit the dedicated Macro Live! Recording button and let the handy new sound feedback tool talk you through the quick and easy recording process, step by step. You can program up to 500 actions for each of the 180 macros, giving you the freedom to lay down any orders you can dream up. And you won't have to leave your game to do it.
If recording macros using a menu-based system is more your style, ROCCAT's Macro Manager software is just what you want. The Macro Manager lets you record and fine-tune your macros with incredible precision and with intuitive ease thanks to a simple-to-use interface. The new Loop Function even lets you repeat your settings up to 255 times. The program also comes with presets for top games and office apps so you can enjoy your favorites with no wait.
Easy-to-read keysSave Profiles
Save your favorite settings--button configurations, lighting level, DPI preference, and more--in five handy profile slots and activate each instantaneously with the simple press of a button so you can game your way with speed and ease. You'll always know which profile you've chosen thanks to 5 bright LED profile indicators. And with the clever Sound Feedback tool, the world-famous ROCCAT Voice will even tell you which profile you've selected. You can even set a profile for Windows which the Isku will automatically switch back to when you've finished gaming.
Optimized Lighting
Thanks to its off-white UV-coated keys and ice blue backlighting in six adjustable brightness levels, the Isku makes it easy to always hit the right key, even in low lighting. The Isku's optimized illumination also means it's perfect for avoiding eye strain during those long gaming sessions. Plus, you can program the Isku to automatically switch its lights off if you haven't hit a key for a length of time of your choosing, great for when you want to take a break from your game.
Comfort Wrist Rest
The Isku's Integrated extra-large granular wrist rest acts like a sofa for your hands, providing perfect stability and comfort so you can avoid wrist fatigue even when gaming into the wee hours. Its advanced granular surface also enables fast, yet controlled, lateral movement for optimized play even during the most hectic battles.
Isku Stays Put
Flip the Isku over and you'll find five rubberized non-slip gaming boots and two rubberized lock-fast gaming feet. This means the Isku stays put, even during the most intense play session. The retractable gaming feet also position the Isku at the ideal gaming angle of 5.90 degrees, ensuring the quickest key activation and best typing comfort possible.
Optimized Key Height
The Isku boasts medium height keys with fully-optimized key architecture, giving you a perfect striking surface and ideal keystroke response for finger action that feels right every time. The 1000Hz polling rate also ensures fast keyboard response with no lag, so your commands are carried out instantaneously. And advanced anti-ghosting technology means multiple keys can be depressed simultaneously, making sure you can take full advantage of every complex command at your disposal.
Keep Cables Hidden
Your headset and mouse cables can now easily be tidied away using the handy cable channels under the Isku.
Countdown Timer
The Isku comes standard with the ROCCAT timer, which gives you an audible countdown timer for any event you wish. Among other uses, you'll always know exactly how long it'll be before something re-spawns on the battlefield.
Configurable Media Keys
The Isku features a row of eight fully-configurable media keys, optimally positioned at the top of the keyboard for quick and easy access to 25 handy functions of your choice. It also features 12 programmable F keys, giving you a full range of customization options.
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Customers like the quality, comfort, ease of use, and performance of the keyboard. For example, they mention it's great for games and fast typing, has a great feel and weight to it, and is fairly quiet. They appreciate the performance, saying it'll work great with other Roccat devices. That said, opinions are mixed on brightness, value, color, and software.
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Customers like the quality of the keyboard. For example, they say it's awesome, great for games and school, and the best mechanical keyboard they have had. The keys are responsive and have great feel and weight to them. The driver is great and user-friendly. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"Where do I begin. This is an amazing keyboard. I absolutely love my Roccat keyboard...." Read more
"This keyboard is amazing. The keys are responsive and the driver is great as well as very user-friendly...." Read more
"This keyboard is pretty good. It's comfortable to use, the macro keys are nice, and the customization options are nice as well...." Read more
"...And finally, no support for the WINDOWS driver.This is a really BAD and Buggy driver with almost no explanation of how to make things work the..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the keyboard. They mention that it has a great feel and weight to it, and is fairly quiet. They also appreciate the soft strokes and the awesome wrist rest.
"...The keyboard itself is fairly quiet, having soft strokes instead of harsh mechanical ones, which I quite enjoy since I'm not a big fan of the..." Read more
"This keyboard is pretty good. It's comfortable to use, the macro keys are nice, and the customization options are nice as well...." Read more
"...I still find this keyboard very comfortable and easy to set up macros...but if a keyboard doesn't respond to your actions, then it is pretty useless." Read more
"...The keys are responsive though and have great feel and weight to them. The macros I don't use much, but work well enough...." Read more
Customers find the keyboard easy to use. They say the macros are amazing, the driver is great, and the Roccat Talk software is helpful in setting up profiles. They also say the keyboard has tons of macros and profiles for all the button programming. Customers are impressed with the customization options and the ability to record macros.
"...So much customization with the keys as well as within the Roccat Talk software...." Read more
"...The keys are responsive and the driver is great as well as very user-friendly...." Read more
"This keyboard is pretty good. It's comfortable to use, the macro keys are nice, and the customization options are nice as well...." Read more
"...I still find this keyboard very comfortable and easy to set up macros...but if a keyboard doesn't respond to your actions, then it is pretty useless." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the keyboard. They mention that it is very functional, durable, and strong. They also say that it works great with other Roccat devices and is easy to set up with the Roc cat program.
"...I mean come on, its German built. The ability to have every color behind the keys is so cool. The breathing effect of the lighted keys is awesome...." Read more
"...I've had it a while and it seems to be really durable so that is a plus. Everything is also really sleek and aesthetically pleasing...." Read more
"...Plugged it in, worked beautifully... for 3 hours. Then the E key up and died. Some sort of hardware issue...." Read more
"...The macros I don't use much, but work well enough...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the keyboard. Some mention that the color is beautiful, the lighting is bright, and the keys light up for night time computing. However, others say that the backlighting is not even, the top 1/4 or so of many keys are not lit, and that the multimedia keys do not light up.
"...The breathing effect of the lighted keys is awesome...." Read more
"...Only one thin USB cable.The back-light stays in the keys, not blinding you from behind (like Razor)...." Read more
"...The main drawback for this keyboard is the fact that the multimedia keys do not light up...." Read more
"...Lighting is very nice and the software drivers for this keyboard is so much better then Razor or other brands...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the keyboard. Some mention that it's well worth their time and money, while others say that it has cheap keys and is not worth the money.
"...For a non-mechanical gaming keyboard, it is very very good. I like it a lot." Read more
"...I'm a bit ticked that a keyboard in this price range has such cheap keys, when a $20 (or less) Logitech has such better keys...." Read more
"...over the internet before spending the big bucks and it was well worth my time and money...." Read more
"Great keyboard! A little on the expensive side but it was completely worth it !..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the keyboard. Some mention that the colors are amazing and they love the software to program the color changes. However, others say that the blue LEDs cannot be changed and that the color programming doesn't always stay where they put it.
"...I definitely got what I wanted. I love the software to program the color changes and profiles for all the button programming...." Read more
"...I like having my keyboard backlit white, but it looks somewhat yellow.. But that's beside the point...." Read more
"...I love the 1000s of colors to choose from and the fact I can have it change colors without having to do it myself...." Read more
"...By that I mean that the color programming doesn't always stay where I put it.Also, the Caps button doesn't work...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the software. Some find it good and contains typing achievements, while others say it's annoying and non-existent. They also say the drivers are less than intuitive to install.
"...The drivers were less than intuitive to install, and had me googling and searching through their terrible website just to get the backlighting..." Read more
"...Cat is new to the US and their products are excellent...The Talk FX software is great too and if you have a supported game, then the keyboard..." Read more
"...3-The compatability with Alienware Fx software is nonexistant. Drivers were updated on both sides,keyboard and alienware" Read more
"...Software contains typing achievements...." Read more
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The only thing that could make this keyboard better would be to have Cherry MX switches. It is a membrane keyboard but I assure you it is not one of those sticky keys kind of membrane keyboard. Roccat does have the Ryos model keyboard with the MX switches but they are not able to create all the colors that the Isku can.
In regards to their warranties and Roccat as a company. My Kone XTD mouse started having issues after about a year and a half. It was double clicking when I clicked it once, I contacted Roccat through their website and within one day I had a response. Their customer service rep didn't even care when I had purchased it. His response was something like this, "I'm sorry to hear about the issues with you Kone, please provide use with your info and we will send you a brand new one." I sent them in my old one, spend $3 on shipping and got a brand new one within about a week. The customer service rep assigned to my claim kept me up to date every time we reached a new step in the process. Roccat's quality of their products and the quality of the Customer Service has made me an advocate for life. I know own four different Roccat products. Isku FX keyboard, Kone XTD mouse, Kave XTD 5,1 head set and the Raivo 2mm Gaming mouse pad.
I would ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT A DOUBT recommend this and any other Roccat product to everyone
Only one thin USB cable.
The back-light stays in the keys, not blinding you from behind (like Razor).
Most of the high gloss surface really doesn't show much smudges.
BUT ...
The unimaginably huge NON-Detachable wrist-rest forces the thing to hang inches over the edge of my desk.
Roccat decided not to include any USB ports, even low power ones.
No driver support for MAC, if you need it.
And finally, no support for the WINDOWS driver.
This is a really BAD and Buggy driver with almost no explanation of how to make things work the way you might like.
It's clear that Roccat was much more concerned with dancing sparkling fading lighting than proper basic function.
Bottom line, this turkey is going back!
The main drawback for this keyboard is the fact that the multimedia keys do not light up. In the dark you will fumble to find the correct key for volume up/down, play/pause, etc. but that's a minor issue.
For a non-mechanical gaming keyboard, it is very very good. I like it a lot.
The main drawback for this keyboard is the fact that the multimedia keys do not light up. In the dark you will fumble to find the correct key for volume up/down, play/pause, etc. but that's a minor issue.
For a non-mechanical gaming keyboard, it is very very good. I like it a lot.
So I rank Roccat isku keyboard as a DON'T BUY.
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La tastiera risulta ottima per il prezzo speso (30 euro circa, visto che si trattava di un reso) ma se avessi pagato il prezzo pieno (circa 120 euro) sarei stato un po' deluso... allo stesso prezzo si riescono a portare a casa tastiere meccaniche illuminate e con le stesse funzionalita'. Per il resto e' un ottima tastiera sia per il gioco che per la scrittura.
Ho controllato sul sito dell'ordine e il codice della tastiera era quello americano



















