Lol,now this was funny...That intro thoooooo,lol....I can play WW3 ,Devil May Cry 5 with mouse and keyboard.It's def a challenge,like u said it's like re-training your brain.Thx for showing the gear from Razer
I think you have convinced me to buy this product, because you're the only person I have found to actually mention that you can and should use the thumb stick as a bloody thumbstick! So many people use it for crouching and stuff. The moment I saw this product, I realized what the thumbstick was for! People like me who grew up on consoles and can not mentally move with fingers on But what I think I'm going to do is I'm going to get a 3D model of a PlayStation 4 thumbstick and then I'm going to edit it in CAD to make it fit into the Tartarus, then I'm going to 3D print it and then I'm going to buy the smallest Kontrol Freak I can.
when i initially started gaming on Pc from being a novice console gamer i found it nice being able to like having the customizablity for key binding everything differently
Hey man just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I've actually been using this method since the Tartarus V1 days and I've convinced a lot of my friends transitioning from console to PC to check this keypad out. The great thing about assigning the D-Pad for movement is you can now use three more fingers for other bindings that you wouldn't have been able to use and now you can just use one for movement. Also on TH-cam there is a content creator that you can actually send out your Tartarus to and he will custom fit an actual analog stick in place of the D-Pad. So if you would like to go all out with the V2 I highly suggest sending it out to him!
Thanks for the review , I lost use of my right hand (+ arm) several years ago and my daughter got this for me to see if it would help me play pc games again. Wish they had a few more "tutorials " on setting this up. lol, tank you.
Gotta say man you deserve WAY MORE subs. The quality and editing here are fantastic. The audio is clear and crisp. Good talking points and good presentation. Sorry im new to making videos and am learning to appreciate this stuff after experiencing the effort that goes behind it. You earned a new sub. Would love to link up and run some games sometime! also my razer T will be here friday. Thanks brother👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I've been using the Razer Orbweaver for a long time and it completely changed my enjoyment of so many games. I couldn't get into games like Guild Wars 2, Path Of Exile, and a ton of others until I got used to the Orbweaver. I can play for much longer sessions without feeling fatigued from bad ergonomics.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Robert P Do you know if the Tartarus works on ps4 the same as on pc? Is there some way to get access to the Razer app to map your binds on ps4? Also, a mouse is required along side the Tartarus right?
@Quin Trapp right on, thanks for the answer. I will look into it further. I also play WoW, as well as Diablo 3, and Overwatch among numerous other games. It is more for shooters I would want this. My Blizzard titles are muscle memory set already. Especially WoW as a main tank Paladin ;)
Orbweaver>tartarus pro, coming from orbweaver, no issues with anything, it’s way better than tartarus pro. Tartarus cons: thumbpad is badly positioned for midsize hand, keys stutter or stick and have to press again to unstick spamming, not ergonomic at all, no click feels, no onboard memory. sorry tartarus fans, either u haven’t tried orbweaver, either you are fans enough to not see how bad this is.
I switched to the Tartarus v1 right after release about 6 years ago and has definitely increased my ability in World of Warcraft PvP. You hit the nail on the head though about the jump and movement key awkwardness. I have found that this one tiny thing of not being able to jump and move (without using the mouse to move) is debilitating while trying to play especially in a kiting situation. The keyboard has the advantage here because the thumb is only used primarily to spacebar-jump and alt-modifier, while on your current/my old setup the thumb also moves so you have to stop moving to jump and no matter how fast you are your character stops all forward movement. I have made the switch to changing what you use as the spacebar-jump to ctrl-modifier and keybound a different button to jump. I think that if the Tartarus v3 had a 3 button wide space bar next to the scroll wheel instead of those 4 awkward buttons would make it the perfect "weapon". Great Video! Subscribed.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
I was thinking of buying this, but the one issue I can see myself having is move/jump. I mean, I could just re-map spacebar to D, but that's re-learning a fundamental concept to cater to the controller. The issue I have with kbm is movement. It just doesn't feel as natural as with an analog stick. Overall, kbm is still better, but this is a good transitioning tool for console to PC. If it had a real analog stick, I think it would be a must buy.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Right now my only problem is laptop gaming. Got a separate mouse for it but the small distance between tiny keys is difficult. I got large hands. Definitely gonna try this thing
The suggestion algorithms are extremely creepy!! I just recently built a gaming pc, got a few hours in a couple of games. And the keyboard is killing me! So last night I started looking at controllers! Then today what comes across my suggested videos! GoldChainsGamers & this vid. Good video & good timing! Thanks
Hey man, I built an ergonomic left-hand controller for gamers who can’t get adapted to WASD or the keyboard in general. Hit me up at francogiese@gmail.com if you want check it out.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Thanks for this video bro! I recently made the jump from console to Pc gaming. Whenever I did play PC games in the past I always dreaded the mouse and keyboard set up. This review convinced me to buy the Tartarus V2 on Amazon!
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Other than the limited edition "Final Fantasy Tactical Assault Commander gaming pad from HORI" (basically a translation of their PS4 controller over to PC, and then re-fitted for even better ergonomics), and the 'we make these in our garage so get in lone' Azeron Keypad; Razer's keypads are it... Good luck trying to get the one from HORI, and the Azeron one is so unusual mastering might require an advanced degree in hand-dancing... I've been using one version or another of these Razer pads for years. I've got an earl model Nostromo. I missed the Belkins by a slim-margin... foolish me saw both in the shop when I bought the Razer... and by the time I learned the difference the Belkin's were going on eBay for the price of a private island... Nostromo was durable, but had a wrist pad the slowly melts to become a sticky mess... Orbweaver's wrist pad is glued on and the glue underneath eventually melts and starts oozing out giving you this weird "Vaseline feeling" while you're gaming, and it has a special D-Pad designed to break easier... It looks like the Tartarus v2 is meant to be a fix to the problems of the others - but still has that weird scrollbar (the one benefit of the orbweaver is that scrollbar is replaced by a standard key). The software sucks, this is why the Belkin is so highly sought after - it has an actual driver. Razer forces your driver to the cloud, and it sometimes loses track of it... Despite that these things are great... When the software isn't getting in your way, when it's actually working - they make it so much easier to PC game... Hoping HORI realizes what it has and starts selling it's limited PC Keypad in a broader manner - because that is the keypad that would and should kill Razer's corner on this.
I was dead 5 seconds in, “this game is trash” was too funny, but I just found your channel and you make some quality content, I’ll definitely be checking out your older videos and anything new you come out with
Dude you are the definition of cool! I am playing Apex Legends on a PC untill they will made the version for my ps5. But i have to look at my left hand sometimes using a normal keyboard so i still play with my ps 4 or 5 battle beaver but now ill take a look n this baby!
Love this video 🤣 as an older fella I'm developing arthritis and these key pads are perfect for my crippled fingers. The ability to use a d pad/joy stick is a relief! Mouse aim is such an advantage, would hate to give it up
I've been using my logitech G13 since February 2010. My journey to using gaming keyboards wasn't from console but from standard keyboards. I tend to press buttons harder than needed while gaming and I was wearing out my 'W' key on my cheap membrane keyboards. Logitech gaming software works great for me. It's just to bad Logitech doesn't make a gaming keyboard anymore.
True story i was a console guy until i meet razer v2 it is the best transition from ps4 to pc no doubt. Don't use razer app. I do keyboard binding trough games. Only downside d pad last about a year at the most but still best out there. Best honest review 👏👏👏👏
I can say if you are moving to pc get one. It is really nice. The problem with it, and this is anecdotal from friends who played on pc for years and tried this, is that if you are used to a traditional keyboard this will feel weird. For someone like me who never played pc this felt more natural. As in if felt like the key location matched where your fingers naturally sit. And the functions on it were really nice.
I agree, the thumbstick needs to stick out a little more. And the space bar is a little far. I just changed up some key binds and it’s good. This has definitely helped me transition from controller!
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
i have been using the tartarus V1 and V2 for the best part of nearly 10 years now and i also use the Dpad for WASD... i have gone through 5 units now as the buttons on the Dpad are not designed to be in constant use. Every unit i have used has had the same fault, the forward (W) on the Dpad button had gotten stuck pushed down. that is one thing i will say about it. I to can not game on PC without it dho. Love the unit itself.
I'm sold on this bro, I currently been using a controller + mouse but a lot of games only allow for 1 input in their ranked modes so I will need something like this.
I USE V1 ..I need v2.... its well worth it.... same button between games.... get a arm chair... it fits on the arm... just need a flat area for mouse.... lol.... I learn it up to 120 n at time sale for 70 now.. but well worth it... v1 is over 5 years old n now just wore out... good video.... wish you lots of great gaming...
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Excellent review. You convinced me. I'm off to Amazon to get me one. I PC game on the couch. I have a lapdesk and use my 50" 4K tv as a monitor. You don't have to sit at a desk to play a PC game anymore. This keypad will take up less room on my lapdesk.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Just purchased, mechanically feels good, fits in my hand .... but it is just nice piece of furniture for now as download of Synapse 3 does not work, Synapse legacy 2.0 does not open. :-( First time I buy Razer, all other my equipment is since always Logitech. Can't remember single time having any problem with hardware or software. Addendum: finally after dozens of retries (yesterday and today) I was able to download next morning. Not good start still. Evening first field test. :-)
Great video! I can relate very much to this as when I transitioned over to PC from console what helped me tremendously was the Logitech G13. When it finally broke, I was able to move over to the keyboard easily as my fingers were used to the WASD form.
11:23 at this point you begin talking about the space bar. Yeah I feel it's pretty low. You have to reach down with your thumb and then push it down even further. I feel like it's a few millimeters shorter than it should be. So I just might go to Michaels and get a little thing a piece of plastic a piece of foam or something and then glue it or attach it to it. Just a couple of millimeters thick. That way my thumb contacts it earlier and I don't feel like I'm mashing down on it. We'll see. I love this product
I definitely have to try this out. I love aiming with a mouse on Destiny 2, but the movement just feels weird and sluggish because I’m used to the console version, so I just use a controller and call it a day. Hopefully this thing makes my life easier!
Never played with a controller well tried just could not get it. I have been playing with mouse and keyboard and mostly Nostromo gamepads and razors versions and been playing with the Orbweaver Chroma Elite for over four years now and Im ordering the Razer Tartarus v2 next to see how it feels. The Orbweaver has been great for me and I am sitting in a recliner with a thick sheet of plexiglass on my lap. The Orbweaver hot glued to the plexiglass with a G440 Hard gaming mouse pad and a Razer Basilisk v2 Do not really compete gaming like I use to being 61 years old and have been gaming sense the original Doom came out in December 10, 1993. Now Im playing Red Dead Redemption 2 PC version when Im not still playing Skyrim SE with 200 plus mods. Got carried away there. Oh yea bought my first PC to play Doom in 1993 but have been building my own every sense.
As a MK player, I'm interested in this only cause it seems like a waste of fingers to have 3 dedicated for movement when i could have them doing something more useful.
Awesome review. I just saw these on Amazon's Black Friday so deep discount so I was wondering if one could help with PVP & FPS. You're super entertaining btw +++ Subscribing!
The razer nostromo was the transition tool from controller for me so i totally understand. I think this helps with going to a regular keyboard. Keyboards are cheaper and more accessible in stores than the nostromo/taturus so once you are comfortable with these i would suggest going to regular keyboard
Thumb pad keypads when used with a 4 button mouse is like if a controller and a m & k got together and had a baby The borders around the keypadmakes you not worry too much about pressing useless button that's normally located on a keyboard.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Great review , I have used an xbox and razer controller since switching to Pc , looking to learn on a pad so will be buying the Razer one now. FYI , the Razer app for the controller is bad as well , they definitely need to sort it out.
Dope drop brotha! You wild for that skit 😂. This seems like the training wheels experience I need to make my transition as well. Cuz goin to M/KB cold turkey got me SMOKED! Keep the hibachi goin famlay.
The belkin n52te is the original. before razor baught the design, and started taking the design solo. All the negitives you pointed out only came about after razor went solo. If you can get an old belkin version, the softwair issues are not a problem. the joypad is taller and the keys are all way more responsive. Iv had both and the belkin n52te wins out evry single time.
Hello GCG. New sub here, great video. I have a trick i use to help with buttons that are "Just out of ease of use" range. Take some Hot glue, Make a dot. If not tall enough, let dry and add another dot a top first dot. Once you try it you will find that the problem that once was is now nothing more than a knuckle movement away. You can also use easy wash craft paints to help blend the dried glue dots once properly cooled. I used this trick in Fortnite to transition/force/learn the keyboard and Mouse after our OG childhood of console dominance (you look about my age, so i assume you know exactly what i mean when i say "console dominance"), Now it is so second nature it will be talked about if ever i make it to pro E-Sports :)
I live by the razer pad man. It’s changes your gaming instantly hands down. One think to consider when gaming period is a table that can raise up to a level that doesn’t create strain on your rust and hands for the razer or jay board.
I love the idea of these products. One, they look dope, are incredibly functional, take up very little additional space on my gaming space ect. However, when I bought this device, I had the same issue I have with all Razer keyboards. I HATE the switches. I mean HATE them. I don't know what it is, they just feel really bad to me. I wish there were more of these on the market with options for switches. GREAT video though.
Why have these big companies not come out with one of these with an actual analog joystick on it yet? The only ones out there are the occasional small start ups making one here or there but it seems like a lot of users that to move from console to pc are looking for something like this at one point.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
I went through two Razer Nagas in less than two years because the left click stopped working properly. If my new G600 hold up, Razer have lost me for good.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR The azeron is way to expensive. My mod is super cheap.
using d pad for movement only means you dont get the use of the great space bar for jump,why would you restrict yourself to not being able to move when jumping?
@@GoldLynxMedia yea jump on a finger would be okay I guess although that space bar is perfect position for jump , iv been using one for a year(without the scroll on it) and its great for fortnite :) Im going to purchase one with the scroll wheel how are your thoughts on its position? Do you play fortnite? Thanks in advance :)
Has anyone used the Tartarus with Doom Eternal on PC? That game requires lightning quick reflexes and it's hard perfecting on a keyboard with the never ending combos.
Have you tried to set a standard for button layout? You should have the option to do it automatically or manually if one wishes. It's amazing how boring, frustrating, and useless it is to configure what each key does per game or software (and you could even use it to work if you could only change those keycaps), that's why people stop using them. The Hori Tactical Assault Commander Pro did it, but the Razer gaming keyboard is more comfortable. I think the worst thing is wasting time programming and configuring everything for each game and software. If you make a "standard like controller" for the button layout, then you just have to copy and paste what the Xbox controller or PS controller does. For example, if the Razer 05 is X/A, then the Razer 04 is the circle/B and I don't know, maybe paint the symbol on the keycap with liquid paper, then it shouldn't be so bad to be able to use it regularly. I don't know when Razer will think more and make an Excel layout or better use standard Cherry MX keycaps just by making a inclined circuit board with a simple flex connector to maintain the inclined shape of the keys. In that way you could have A, B, X, Y and M1, M2 for macros. That please add real sticks like the ones on the Xbox/PS or do a 4-way arrows, 8-ways arrow interchangeable module or a "push button analog stick" like Thrustmaster ESWP Pro Controller did. I mean that Razer finally made analog buttons with the Razer Tartarus Pro (but they don't work well either because it doesn't recognize the height at which it is pressed well) it could even make the second function be with a little bump. I don't know why any company hasn't made it yet, no one has done a good job yet. Razer Tartarus has a good palm rest, but some prefer the Orbweaver palm rest, so you better stop making two types of products, just make one interchangeable. The same goes for the wheel that some love and some hate. Just a button above the arrows? Put two as start and select like controllers. Someone must do it more logically. The only reason why the gaming keypad or gamepad is useful is to reduce hand movements and to be faster by giving you the ability to use a real mouse to be more precise and faster. And if you want to keep the analog pedals that the controllers have for firing, maybe think of an analog click mouse. That's all it takes to create an awesome, useful, and necessary gaming keyboard or gaming controller (it doesn't even have a name of its own). If anyone reads this, please submit these ideas to Razer, Corsair, Logitech, Thrustmaster, or Hori
I wanna see a comparison between the Tartarus and the Orbweaver. Also, I started gaming at a desk with a monitor years before I finally built a PC suitable for gaming. Get a nice comfy gaming chair and sitting a desk is pretty comfortable.
Only difference between the two are mechanical keys on the Orbweaver, and Mech-membrane (clicks like mechanical keys, soft like membrane keys) keys on the Tartarus.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
i dont understand why pc gamers have been stuck with keyboards from the very beginning and nothing has changed. Consoles have a semi-universal, gaming-specific controllers whos technology has been adopted by every major gaming company. Although keyboard tech has improved a ton, the concept has stayed the same; using 4 keys JUST to control movement and binding everything else around it. Game-specific devices should be more common for pc gaming that still allows you to use the control you get from a mouse.
Bro it’s not even the mouse part it’s literally the buttons because my left hand is stupid hahah. But I’m definitely considering this game pad. Nice video.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Does the thumbstick register diagonals? I have the orbweaver, and when you do an angle between, for example, W and A, it should be registering as WA together but it doesn't and completely halts movement. So now I'm looking for something that will give me flawless movement in any direction in shooters.
Lol,now this was funny...That intro thoooooo,lol....I can play WW3 ,Devil May Cry 5 with mouse and keyboard.It's def a challenge,like u said it's like re-training your brain.Thx for showing the gear from Razer
Ms. K thank u Ms K. Its rough in these PC gaming streets 😂
@@GoldLynxMedia ikr ,yes its tuff out here,lol and you are welcome fam....
Hehe that into, sub and like from me,
@Samdaboss Gaming shut your dumbass up and learn some respect.
'should of played on console' I love how people associate the platform with only one input
I think you have convinced me to buy this product, because you're the only person I have found to actually mention that you can and should use the thumb stick as a bloody thumbstick! So many people use it for crouching and stuff. The moment I saw this product, I realized what the thumbstick was for! People like me who grew up on consoles and can not mentally move with fingers on But what I think I'm going to do is I'm going to get a 3D model of a PlayStation 4 thumbstick and then I'm going to edit it in CAD to make it fit into the Tartarus, then I'm going to 3D print it and then I'm going to buy the smallest Kontrol Freak I can.
when i initially started gaming on Pc from being a novice console gamer i found it nice being able to like having the customizablity for key binding everything differently
this is the most hilarous review i have ever seen in my life! Also super helpful. You gained my sub
Hey man just wanted to say thank you for making this video. I've actually been using this method since the Tartarus V1 days and I've convinced a lot of my friends transitioning from console to PC to check this keypad out. The great thing about assigning the D-Pad for movement is you can now use three more fingers for other bindings that you wouldn't have been able to use and now you can just use one for movement. Also on TH-cam there is a content creator that you can actually send out your Tartarus to and he will custom fit an actual analog stick in place of the D-Pad. So if you would like to go all out with the V2 I highly suggest sending it out to him!
Do you have the name of him or her? I would be interested in getting that done
@@ins0858 fr that’s what i wanna know
Thanks for the review , I lost use of my right hand (+ arm) several years ago and my daughter got this for me to see if it would help me play pc games again. Wish they had a few more "tutorials " on setting this up. lol, tank you.
i can tell already..... your gonna hit it big on youtube😂
Yeah it’s been 2 years you still think that it
I've watched so many other tartarus users use the dpad for other things, glad to see someone is smart enough to remap wasd
I thought it was a joystick but I plan on remapping it for that when it comes in
Gotta say man you deserve WAY MORE subs. The quality and editing here are fantastic. The audio is clear and crisp. Good talking points and good presentation. Sorry im new to making videos and am learning to appreciate this stuff after experiencing the effort that goes behind it. You earned a new sub. Would love to link up and run some games sometime! also my razer T will be here friday. Thanks brother👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Bro this was just the video I needed to see lol. You literally covered every question I had perfectly thank you man..
you got yourself a new sub just for that intro alone
I've been using the Razer Orbweaver for a long time and it completely changed my enjoyment of so many games. I couldn't get into games like Guild Wars 2, Path Of Exile, and a ton of others until I got used to the Orbweaver. I can play for much longer sessions without feeling fatigued from bad ergonomics.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
I just got it from Amazon for $50 for Black Friday.
Robert P Do you know if the Tartarus works on ps4 the same as on pc? Is there some way to get access to the Razer app to map your binds on ps4? Also, a mouse is required along side the Tartarus right?
How do you like it so far?
@Quin Trapp right on, thanks for the answer. I will look into it further. I also play WoW, as well as Diablo 3, and Overwatch among numerous other games. It is more for shooters I would want this. My Blizzard titles are muscle memory set already. Especially WoW as a main tank Paladin ;)
Orbweaver>tartarus pro, coming from orbweaver, no issues with anything, it’s way better than tartarus pro.
Tartarus cons: thumbpad is badly positioned for midsize hand, keys stutter or stick and have to press again to unstick spamming, not ergonomic at all, no click feels, no onboard memory. sorry tartarus fans, either u haven’t tried orbweaver, either you are fans enough to not see how bad this is.
@@cristibaltoi5254 hye, may i ask, what is onboard memories? And doea it have a problem like losing the profile or stutter?
I switched to the Tartarus v1 right after release about 6 years ago and has definitely increased my ability in World of Warcraft PvP. You hit the nail on the head though about the jump and movement key awkwardness. I have found that this one tiny thing of not being able to jump and move (without using the mouse to move) is debilitating while trying to play especially in a kiting situation. The keyboard has the advantage here because the thumb is only used primarily to spacebar-jump and alt-modifier, while on your current/my old setup the thumb also moves so you have to stop moving to jump and no matter how fast you are your character stops all forward movement. I have made the switch to changing what you use as the spacebar-jump to ctrl-modifier and keybound a different button to jump. I think that if the Tartarus v3 had a 3 button wide space bar next to the scroll wheel instead of those 4 awkward buttons would make it the perfect "weapon". Great Video! Subscribed.
That intro was pure greatness brethem! Just bought me a Tartarus V2 waiting for it to come in now!
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Best background music ever ;)
"I completely get it... Your COMPLETLEY ass, and you need something to blame it on"!
Lol!!! That was f###!ng hilarious!!!!
Great video fella... Very informative. Made me wanna go and buy it straight away 👊🏻
I was thinking of buying this, but the one issue I can see myself having is move/jump. I mean, I could just re-map spacebar to D, but that's re-learning a fundamental concept to cater to the controller.
The issue I have with kbm is movement. It just doesn't feel as natural as with an analog stick.
Overall, kbm is still better, but this is a good transitioning tool for console to PC. If it had a real analog stick, I think it would be a must buy.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Right now my only problem is laptop gaming. Got a separate mouse for it but the small distance between tiny keys is difficult. I got large hands. Definitely gonna try this thing
The suggestion algorithms are extremely creepy!! I just recently built a gaming pc, got a few hours in a couple of games. And the keyboard is killing me! So last night I started looking at controllers! Then today what comes across my suggested videos! GoldChainsGamers & this vid. Good video & good timing! Thanks
Hey man, I built an ergonomic left-hand controller for gamers who can’t get adapted to WASD or the keyboard in general. Hit me up at francogiese@gmail.com if you want check it out.
As a lifelong PC gamer, it was interesting to hear from someone who has crossed over from the console side. Sage advice from a different perspective!
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Thanks for the video I am hopping on Amazon now to get this on order.
This will definitely help me improve my skills.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Thanks for this video bro! I recently made the jump from console to Pc gaming. Whenever I did play PC games in the past I always dreaded the mouse and keyboard set up. This review convinced me to buy the Tartarus V2 on Amazon!
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Other than the limited edition "Final Fantasy Tactical Assault Commander gaming pad from HORI" (basically a translation of their PS4 controller over to PC, and then re-fitted for even better ergonomics), and the 'we make these in our garage so get in lone' Azeron Keypad; Razer's keypads are it...
Good luck trying to get the one from HORI, and the Azeron one is so unusual mastering might require an advanced degree in hand-dancing...
I've been using one version or another of these Razer pads for years. I've got an earl model Nostromo. I missed the Belkins by a slim-margin... foolish me saw both in the shop when I bought the Razer... and by the time I learned the difference the Belkin's were going on eBay for the price of a private island...
Nostromo was durable, but had a wrist pad the slowly melts to become a sticky mess... Orbweaver's wrist pad is glued on and the glue underneath eventually melts and starts oozing out giving you this weird "Vaseline feeling" while you're gaming, and it has a special D-Pad designed to break easier... It looks like the Tartarus v2 is meant to be a fix to the problems of the others - but still has that weird scrollbar (the one benefit of the orbweaver is that scrollbar is replaced by a standard key).
The software sucks, this is why the Belkin is so highly sought after - it has an actual driver. Razer forces your driver to the cloud, and it sometimes loses track of it...
Despite that these things are great... When the software isn't getting in your way, when it's actually working - they make it so much easier to PC game... Hoping HORI realizes what it has and starts selling it's limited PC Keypad in a broader manner - because that is the keypad that would and should kill Razer's corner on this.
i have used the razer orbveawer chroma sense i started playing pc and i cant live without it, awesome intro btw you got my sub
I was dead 5 seconds in, “this game is trash” was too funny, but I just found your channel and you make some quality content, I’ll definitely be checking out your older videos and anything new you come out with
Dude you are the definition of cool!
I am playing Apex Legends on a PC untill they will made the version for my ps5. But i have to look at my left hand sometimes using a normal keyboard so i still play with my ps 4 or 5 battle beaver but now ill take a look n this baby!
That intro was enough for a subscribe.
hmm one of these plus a "Lap Desk" might wield for good on the couch results because you can put it anywhere just about
Love this video 🤣 as an older fella I'm developing arthritis and these key pads are perfect for my crippled fingers. The ability to use a d pad/joy stick is a relief! Mouse aim is such an advantage, would hate to give it up
Cool video you had me in tries at the beginning and I'm have trouble with going to keyboard thanks
I fully agree, this is one of the most comical reviews and I am now subscribed thank you for this.
I've been using my logitech G13 since February 2010. My journey to using gaming keyboards wasn't from console but from standard keyboards. I tend to press buttons harder than needed while gaming and I was wearing out my 'W' key on my cheap membrane keyboards. Logitech gaming software works great for me. It's just to bad Logitech doesn't make a gaming keyboard anymore.
True story i was a console guy until i meet razer v2 it is the best transition from ps4 to pc no doubt. Don't use razer app. I do keyboard binding trough games. Only downside d pad last about a year at the most but still best out there. Best honest review 👏👏👏👏
Great Intro, lmao 🤣. Solid review.
Picked up a V2 and like it so far.
I can say if you are moving to pc get one. It is really nice. The problem with it, and this is anecdotal from friends who played on pc for years and tried this, is that if you are used to a traditional keyboard this will feel weird. For someone like me who never played pc this felt more natural. As in if felt like the key location matched where your fingers naturally sit. And the functions on it were really nice.
I agree, the thumbstick needs to stick out a little more. And the space bar is a little far. I just changed up some key binds and it’s good. This has definitely helped me transition from controller!
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
i have been using the tartarus V1 and V2 for the best part of nearly 10 years now and i also use the Dpad for WASD... i have gone through 5 units now as the buttons on the Dpad are not designed to be in constant use. Every unit i have used has had the same fault, the forward (W) on the Dpad button had gotten stuck pushed down. that is one thing i will say about it. I to can not game on PC without it dho. Love the unit itself.
I'm sold on this bro, I currently been using a controller + mouse but a lot of games only allow for 1 input in their ranked modes so I will need something like this.
Azeron classic must be for you check it out
@@GingGongg azeron always sold out. Not easy to purchase
I USE V1 ..I need v2.... its well worth it.... same button between games.... get a arm chair... it fits on the arm... just need a flat area for mouse.... lol.... I learn it up to 120 n at time sale for 70 now.. but well worth it... v1 is over 5 years old n now just wore out... good video.... wish you lots of great gaming...
Love the jump button is below the joystick so this is actually worse than using WASD and spacebar. You have to take your thumb off movement to jump
I bought it based on your review. Now I gotta figure out how to map the joystick for wsad. Thanks for the video!
lawxr6 you can’t the joy stick are buttons the logitech gaming keyboard has a joystick
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Bro I watch a few of your videos and I thought you had at least 500k to 1mil plus subs like the quality of your videos is amazing
Excellent review. You convinced me. I'm off to Amazon to get me one. I PC game on the couch. I have a lapdesk and use my 50" 4K tv as a monitor. You don't have to sit at a desk to play a PC game anymore. This keypad will take up less room on my lapdesk.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Funny. Subscribed.
Just purchased, mechanically feels good, fits in my hand .... but it is just nice piece of furniture for now as download of Synapse 3 does not work, Synapse legacy 2.0 does not open. :-( First time I buy Razer, all other my equipment is since always Logitech. Can't remember single time having any problem with hardware or software. Addendum: finally after dozens of retries (yesterday and today) I was able to download next morning. Not good start still. Evening first field test. :-)
Great video! I can relate very much to this as when I transitioned over to PC from console what helped me tremendously was the Logitech G13. When it finally broke, I was able to move over to the keyboard easily as my fingers were used to the WASD form.
11:23 at this point you begin talking about the space bar. Yeah I feel it's pretty low. You have to reach down with your thumb and then push it down even further. I feel like it's a few millimeters shorter than it should be. So I just might go to Michaels and get a little thing a piece of plastic a piece of foam or something and then glue it or attach it to it. Just a couple of millimeters thick. That way my thumb contacts it earlier and I don't feel like I'm mashing down on it. We'll see. I love this product
I definitely have to try this out. I love aiming with a mouse on Destiny 2, but the movement just feels weird and sluggish because I’m used to the console version, so I just use a controller and call it a day. Hopefully this thing makes my life easier!
Did you try it? How was the D2 exp with T2?
Never played with a controller well tried just could not get it. I have been playing with
mouse and keyboard and mostly Nostromo gamepads and razors versions and been
playing with the Orbweaver Chroma Elite for over four years now and Im ordering the
Razer Tartarus v2 next to see how it feels. The Orbweaver has been great for me and
I am sitting in a recliner with a thick sheet of plexiglass on my lap. The Orbweaver hot
glued to the plexiglass with a G440 Hard gaming mouse pad and a Razer Basilisk v2
Do not really compete gaming like I use to being 61 years old and have been gaming
sense the original Doom came out in December 10, 1993. Now Im playing Red Dead Redemption 2 PC version when Im not still playing Skyrim SE with 200 plus mods.
Got carried away there. Oh yea bought my first PC to play Doom in 1993 but have
been building my own every sense.
Just found your channel, great content and damn funny. Keep it up brotha
Brian sorkin much appreciated bro. 💯
As a MK player, I'm interested in this only cause it seems like a waste of fingers to have 3 dedicated for movement when i could have them doing something more useful.
Convinced me. Good show my man!
Awesome review. I just saw these on Amazon's Black Friday so deep discount so I was wondering if one could help with PVP & FPS. You're super entertaining btw +++ Subscribing!
bro you had me rolling in that intro.
The razer nostromo was the transition tool from controller for me so i totally understand. I think this helps with going to a regular keyboard. Keyboards are cheaper and more accessible in stores than the nostromo/taturus so once you are comfortable with these i would suggest going to regular keyboard
The intro is definitely me LMAO
I am trash on a game and need to blame something else ( bad signal!!!!!)
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your intro made me stick and watch the whole video ... well done bro LMFAO
Thumb pad keypads when used with a 4 button mouse is like if a controller and a m & k got together and had a baby
The borders around the keypadmakes you not worry too much about pressing useless button that's normally located on a keyboard.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Great review , I have used an xbox and razer controller since switching to Pc , looking to learn on a pad so will be buying the Razer one now. FYI , the Razer app for the controller is bad as well , they definitely need to sort it out.
Dope drop brotha! You wild for that skit 😂. This seems like the training wheels experience I need to make my transition as well. Cuz goin to M/KB cold turkey got me SMOKED! Keep the hibachi goin famlay.
Man was that metroid for a minute awesome
Bruuhhhhhh🤣🤣 Automatic follow once ya snapped the glove🤣 You a damn fool✊🏾
Amazing Review it was really helpful!
The belkin n52te is the original. before razor baught the design, and started taking the design solo. All the negitives you pointed out only came about after razor went solo. If you can get an old belkin version, the softwair issues are not a problem. the joypad is taller and the keys are all way more responsive. Iv had both and the belkin n52te wins out evry single time.
This was hilarious I liked and subscribed
Hello GCG. New sub here, great video. I have a trick i use to help with buttons that are "Just out of ease of use" range. Take some Hot glue, Make a dot. If not tall enough, let dry and add another dot a top first dot. Once you try it you will find that the problem that once was is now nothing more than a knuckle movement away. You can also use easy wash craft paints to help blend the dried glue dots once properly cooled. I used this trick in Fortnite to transition/force/learn the keyboard and Mouse after our OG childhood of console dominance (you look about my age, so i assume you know exactly what i mean when i say "console dominance"), Now it is so second nature it will be talked about if ever i make it to pro E-Sports :)
Content very well put together.
used to play wow with some older version of this 10 years ago.
Orbweaver?
@@GingGongg nope it was the Nostromo
10/10 Actually great content
That intro was amazing.
Great review & video
That's
Pretty Cool!
Best gear review vid I’ve seen in a long time
I live by the razer pad man. It’s changes your gaming instantly hands down. One think to consider when gaming period is a table that can raise up to a level that doesn’t create strain on your rust and hands for the razer or jay board.
Thank you so much for making this video it's going to help me so much I appreciate it🙂
Love your channel!
I love the idea of these products. One, they look dope, are incredibly functional, take up very little additional space on my gaming space ect. However, when I bought this device, I had the same issue I have with all Razer keyboards. I HATE the switches. I mean HATE them. I don't know what it is, they just feel really bad to me. I wish there were more of these on the market with options for switches. GREAT video though.
Great video. Earned a Sub
Why have these big companies not come out with one of these with an actual analog joystick on it yet? The only ones out there are the occasional small start ups making one here or there but it seems like a lot of users that to move from console to pc are looking for something like this at one point.
I had to subscribe after the glove was put on 😂
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THE INTRO MUSIC IS DEFINITELY FROM METROID PRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nice I am totally gonna get one next month when I get paid. :)
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
I thought u had more followers off rip! Was surprised when i seen the actual number. Keep pushing content bro!
I went through two Razer Nagas in less than two years because the left click stopped working properly. If my new G600 hold up, Razer have lost me for good.
They need to make one of these with a true thumb stick instead of just a d pad.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR The azeron is way to expensive. My mod is super cheap.
Everybody person that's been called out for using a controller on pc. Lol
0:12
Yeah, a lot people forget that that’s an option
using d pad for movement only means you dont get the use of the great space bar for jump,why would you restrict yourself to not being able to move when jumping?
Thats when u assign space to another button 👀
@@GoldLynxMedia yea jump on a finger would be okay I guess although that space bar is perfect position for jump , iv been using one for a year(without the scroll on it) and its great for fortnite :) Im going to purchase one with the scroll wheel how are your thoughts on its position? Do you play fortnite? Thanks in advance :)
I subbed, good quality, solid review, funny as fuck...
Has anyone used the Tartarus with Doom Eternal on PC? That game requires lightning quick reflexes and it's hard perfecting on a keyboard with the never ending combos.
Have you tried to set a standard for button layout? You should have the option to do it automatically or manually if one wishes. It's amazing how boring, frustrating, and useless it is to configure what each key does per game or software (and you could even use it to work if you could only change those keycaps), that's why people stop using them. The Hori Tactical Assault Commander Pro did it, but the Razer gaming keyboard is more comfortable. I think the worst thing is wasting time programming and configuring everything for each game and software. If you make a "standard like controller" for the button layout, then you just have to copy and paste what the Xbox controller or PS controller does. For example, if the Razer 05 is X/A, then the Razer 04 is the circle/B and I don't know, maybe paint the symbol on the keycap with liquid paper, then it shouldn't be so bad to be able to use it regularly. I don't know when Razer will think more and make an Excel layout or better use standard Cherry MX keycaps just by making a inclined circuit board with a simple flex connector to maintain the inclined shape of the keys. In that way you could have A, B, X, Y and M1, M2 for macros. That please add real sticks like the ones on the Xbox/PS or do a 4-way arrows, 8-ways arrow interchangeable module or a "push button analog stick" like Thrustmaster ESWP Pro Controller did. I mean that Razer finally made analog buttons with the Razer Tartarus Pro (but they don't work well either because it doesn't recognize the height at which it is pressed well) it could even make the second function be with a little bump. I don't know why any company hasn't made it yet, no one has done a good job yet. Razer Tartarus has a good palm rest, but some prefer the Orbweaver palm rest, so you better stop making two types of products, just make one interchangeable. The same goes for the wheel that some love and some hate. Just a button above the arrows? Put two as start and select like controllers. Someone must do it more logically. The only reason why the gaming keypad or gamepad is useful is to reduce hand movements and to be faster by giving you the ability to use a real mouse to be more precise and faster. And if you want to keep the analog pedals that the controllers have for firing, maybe think of an analog click mouse. That's all it takes to create an awesome, useful, and necessary gaming keyboard or gaming controller (it doesn't even have a name of its own). If anyone reads this, please submit these ideas to Razer, Corsair, Logitech, Thrustmaster, or Hori
Great intro
I wanna see a comparison between the Tartarus and the Orbweaver.
Also, I started gaming at a desk with a monitor years before I finally built a PC suitable for gaming. Get a nice comfy gaming chair and sitting a desk is pretty comfortable.
Only difference between the two are mechanical keys on the Orbweaver, and Mech-membrane (clicks like mechanical keys, soft like membrane keys) keys on the Tartarus.
@@pugh7755 thanks, and nice name BTW! 😁
Mine is I'm used to sitting on the couch playing lol that's why I never played pc. Now I have a pc set up where I can sit on the couch and play
When someone makes a competing product that isn't over $120, maybe I'd consider something like this.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
" You had this in your pants the hole time?" Never trust a dud with square pants. LMAO
i dont understand why pc gamers have been stuck with keyboards from the very beginning and nothing has changed. Consoles have a semi-universal, gaming-specific controllers whos technology has been adopted by every major gaming company. Although keyboard tech has improved a ton, the concept has stayed the same; using 4 keys JUST to control movement and binding everything else around it. Game-specific devices should be more common for pc gaming that still allows you to use the control you get from a mouse.
Bro it’s not even the mouse part it’s literally the buttons because my left hand is stupid hahah. But I’m definitely considering this game pad. Nice video.
The D-pad feels clunky if you're trying to move with it in games. I've solved this issue by adding a joystick to my Tartarus v2. Mod is very easy to do. Let me know what you think. discord.gg/6GGRHNR
Does the thumbstick register diagonals? I have the orbweaver, and when you do an angle between, for example, W and A, it should be registering as WA together but it doesn't and completely halts movement. So now I'm looking for something that will give me flawless movement in any direction in shooters.
I can help you fix that movement