Razer have worked their magic on the internals, upgrading the chipset and software drivers to allow even more complex commands to be programmed into the keypad. Razor nostromo gaming keypad buy razor nostromo gaming keypa. Logitech g is a very popular and one of the most expensive options. The software on the belkin nostromo was not the best, but combined with a bit of fiddling and the onboard memory it was manageable. The software provided is easy to use and configure.
Nostromo is a unique name, but was also the title of the main starship in the 1979 alien film and the 1904 novel nostromo and the razer nostromo, also a gaming keypad it can be considered a keyboardjoystickmouse hybrid, which allows for a more convenient control method for many video. Logitech g advanced gameboard the logitech g advanced gameboard gives you gamechanging comfort and control specifications. The razer nostromo keypad was also known as belkin n52te, but. Ive owned four nostromos 2t50s, t52 and t52te and all of them have broke. Nostromo array programming software powered by razer. I use it often, but there are a few obstacles that prevent it from being a fulltime device for me.
The nostromo is purely software based and software at that. Overall, i would rather buy another belkin nostromo, but sadly razer bought out the line and produced a subpar product. I do find the orbweavers keys needs some getting used to. Logitech g programmable gameboard with lcd display. Logitech g vs razer nostromo english synchro youtube.
Its in the top 3 bestselling gaming keyboards and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as logitech g510s or razer tartarus chroma. It is an ideological successor of the razer nostromo. Visit logitech for computer keyboards and mouse combos that give you the perfect mix of style, features, and price for your work and lifestyle. Belkin nostromo n52 tournament edition strangers weblog. This came out in 2004, discontinued in 2016 or 2017. Logitech or belkin which is the best keyboard for the. Razer tartarus v2 clavier gaming a mecamembrane 32 touches. The belkin nostromo speedpad n52 is a usb computer gaming peripheral designed for gamers by belkin. The keypad is supplied in a brandname stylish box which is labeled with a brief synopsis of the devices possibilities and synapse 2. I kind of feel that its the kind of thing that isnt really needed since you still have the keyboard right there in front of you for windows but also have this smaller keyboard for gaming.
I also prefer the originals more clicky thumbstick. Feb 16, 2014 since i live in the usa and have a best buy slash microcenter nearby ive been able to place my hands on all of them. However, its been like 5 years and its starting to wear down a little. Logitech supplies a software driver cd with the unit and also includes a quickstart guide to help quickly connect the unit to your computer without any additional hassle. The g was the better option, but only because it can be modded easily. Aug 28, 2014 ive owned the old belkin n52, tartarus, orbweaver and logitech g. Logitech g or razer nostromo ars technica openforum. The nostromo speedpad n52 was one of the first keypads with mass popularity. Although they are basically the same exterior, inside they couldnt be more different. Compared to the logitech g, the nostromo has a fairly limited selection. Save razer nostromo to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
I must say i love and know razer for the ergonomics so i didnt particularly look that much into the logitech version, but the logitech is larger than the nostromo it has more buttons too. Logitechs g design hasnt changed in several years, but it doesnt really need to. I always manually set my game profiles to what game i am playing. The editor software is very nicely done and offers all the same macro.
I used to use a razer nostromo, at first i found this alien but now i much prefer it for dota. Using keypad razer nostromo to playing league of legends using. Wow, never had that issue with my g with the software. The belkin nostromo speedpad n52 is a usb computer gaming peripheral designed for. Jan 27, 2011 thinking of getting and i would like to know how they perform with fps which is the only thing i play. Specifically the circle button by the joystick gets stuck quite often, causing unintended results. May 26, 2012 logitech g vs razer nostromo english synchro hellcow.
Razer nostromo vs logitech g gameboard or board game is a portable surface marked for playing a game and on which the counters or other pieces are placed and moved. Gamepad logitech g, nostromo n52, and alike 20190624 07. Im pretty sure they went for form over function, but it does what its supposed to do. Razer tartarus v2 clavier gaming a mecamembrane 32 touches entierement. G tends to be more expensive and with the exception of thumbstick it has buttons mirrored so it can be used by lefthanded people too.
Logitech g advanced gameboard buy at amazon heres the good parts. May 07, 2009 beware, the g will not work when plugged into the integrated usb hub in logitech g15 keyboards due to power requirements. Is it worth buying a razer nostromo logitech g belkin. The razernostromo is often compared with logitech g gameboard. I would swap my nostromo for the n52te in a heartbeat. It was released in december to great fanfare so although i have been very happy with my speedpad n52 for many years now i was intrigued enough by the g. Using keypad razer nostromo to playing league of legends using a keypad to play league of legends. Dec 30, 2017 the newer model has four more buttons and a scroll wheel, but i never used that when it was still present on the original belkin nostromo anyway. Mar 11, 2020 the razer tartarus chroma keypad is a device with 32 programmable keys and 16.
Logitechs g is their muchhyped answer to the nostromo speedpad and competitors. Belkin have announced a new version of their n52 gaming keypad, this time developed in partnership with razer. Based off experience i would stay away from razer products as they seem to be of cheap build and breakdown easy. The n52te has on board memory so it can store your profiles so you can use it on any machine without drivers. Logitech g vs the razer nostromo please provide feedback.
I think the belkin is the old version of the nostromo. Razer is the world leader in highperformance gaming hardware, software and systems. Much much nicer bit of kit than the old nostromo i have lying around, as is expected from logitech. Be sure to use the software with this device and the newest software drivers from the manufactures site. Which is too bad i enjoyed my original n52 and only need replace it now due to physically wearing out from. The razer tartarus v2 is a gaming keypad similar to the nostromo n52 from belkin and is the direct successor to it as well as the razer. The bad part is after doing a bunch of research on this apparently belkin acknowdged the fact that users were ranting heavily about this and promised to update the software with that feature added. I can access it, but with a looser, more responsive, easier to reach wheel on my logitech mx510 mouse, ill not use the n52s wheel.
The mousewheel is stiff and in an awkward postion, even after moving my handrest back. Hello everyone, so i currently use a razer nostromo for gaming. Ill be sending mine back first thing monday and looking for a left over n52 still out there or will adapt to utilizing logitechs g. Disregarding the lcd on the g for now, what do you guys have to say about the usability of these two pads. Gamepad logitech g, nostromo n52, and alike evga forums. Razer bought the rights to the nostromo from belkin and made it for a while, then. Probably, when you are on this page then, you are a gamer who confused to choose one between two wellknown products in game industrial namely razer nostromo and logitech g series. Logitech g vs razer nostromo english synchro for all of you who were so upset about the german version. The included software enables you to make macros out of just about anything.
Analog stick was instantly recognised by client so i have full analog control over the movement of my mech. The previous version of nostromo called belkin n52te nostromo before razer bought it had pretty bad plastiky build quality, dunno if the latest version is any sturdier. Logitech g vs razer nostromo english synchro hellcow. Aimed at the fps market, the belkin n52te speedpad is an update on the previous nostromo speedpad released in 2004. All in all, i wanted to like the nostromo since i had the belkin version back in the day, but the g is easier to set up and actually use.
Yes, thats right, the razer nostromo is basically the n52te with a different name. The programming software does work on intelbased macs. Logitech g game board brings screen to the screenless cnet. The razer orbweaver looks tempting, but for the price and build quality of razer products it doesnt seem worth it right now. The orbweaver, had issues with w and s keys duping itself everyone key was pressed. The software is great, and it sure looks great on the desk, but ergonomically, i dont. I have heard of modding the g to replace the thumbstick that feels like a xbox 360 thumbstick, but really wonder if thats a worthy effort. Logitech used to make the g, but its been discontinued for a couple of years. With the g you have 4 layouts with 22 keys each for a total of 98 keys and a dpad. Keyboards, computer keyboards, wireless keyboards logitech. Nostromo is a unique name, but was also the title of the main starship in the 1979 alien film and the 1904 novel nostromo and the razer nostromo, also a gaming keypad. The razer nostromo may be a niche product, but gamers will appreciate. Hate wasd for movement and analog stickjoystick i think feels much better for movement so anybody with experince with these gadgets please ur feedback is appreciated. Razer orbweaver vs logitech g for mmorpg gaming youtube.
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