A technology overview of the Aimpad R5 analog keyboard

Stefan Mileschin · 28th October 2016, 07:02

When I reviewed the Steam Controller—a device that purports to fulfill the role of keyboard and mouse in gamepad form—I was left unconvinced. Ultimately, it just didn't offer me anything better than the combination of input devices I already used for HTPC gaming. I had no problem using a keyboard and mouse for FPS and real-time strategy games or reaching for an Xbox 360 controller for driving and flying titles. After all, it's not like I can't leave everything plugged into my HTPC box at once.

The Aimpad R5 analog keyboard —that we're reviewing in prototype form—makes for an interesting juxtaposition to the Steam Controller. Not that they're direct competitors per se , but because they're ...

http://techreport.com/review/30760/a...nalog-keyboard

28th October 2016, 07:02	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 144,181	A technology overview of the Aimpad R5 analog keyboard When I reviewed the Steam Controller—a device that purports to fulfill the role of keyboard and mouse in gamepad form—I was left unconvinced. Ultimately, it just didn't offer me anything better than the combination of input devices I already used for HTPC gaming. I had no problem using a keyboard and mouse for FPS and real-time strategy games or reaching for an Xbox 360 controller for driving and flying titles. After all, it's not like I can't leave everything plugged into my HTPC box at once. The Aimpad R5 analog keyboard —that we're reviewing in prototype form—makes for an interesting juxtaposition to the Steam Controller. Not that they're direct competitors per se , but because they're ... http://techreport.com/review/30760/a...nalog-keyboard

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