what features do i look for when shopping for a gaming keyboard?

[just_someone]

I need a new keyboard. My budget is 30$

 

[Elated]

Hi!

These features are important to keep in mind when you are in the market for a new gaming keyboard:

- Mechanical/non-mechanical: For your price point, it can be tough to find a 'good' mechanical keyboard. Mechanical keyboards come in different switch colors (blue, red, brown, and black being the most typical). The most secure way to find out which key suits best for you is to try out different boards at a friend's house or at a store. The switches range in terms of tactile feedback and noise. Many mechanical keyboards can detect multiple key strokes at once, making them ideal for typing or playing.
- Back lighting. LED illuminated gaming keyboards allow you to light up your keyboard with a color(s). Some models allow you to assign LED lighting to specific keys.
- Tenkey(less). Some keyboards are shorter than others since they do not come with the tenkey section found at the right hand side of a standard keyboard.
- Programmable macro keys. This function allows you to assign certain commands on macro keys which can come handy in the heat of gaming.
- (Built-in) wristwrest. Some keyboards come with this accessory which allows your wrists some comfort. Other models make it possible to detach this accessory when needed.
- Also important to keep in mind is how durable the keyboard is. If you are eating or drinking beverages while gaming, consider buying a model that can handle liquids spilled on it.

Hope this list helps