Hate to bump an old thread but when you said these aren't good for gaming are you sure I can't do competitive gaming with these?
I used to play pretty darn good on buckling spring Model M (and a wireless mouse), so yes, you can, however you are putting yourself at a disadvantage. Once you reach a certain level in anything competitive, your equipment matters. The question is are you there, and does it matter. If you are happy with where you place in games or you are just out to have fun, then it won't matter.
If all you do is mash keys, it's less of an issue, but if you try and take micro steps are extreme rapid pressing, the hysteresis will be an issue for you. What is that? When you press the key down it activates at the 2mm point, however when you release the key it may not release until the 1mm point. On a traditional key you can ride the bump, just barely moving it, triggering the switch on and off, but on this, you have to almost completely lift off the key before it will release and you can go down again. That may not sound like a big deal, it's only 1mm, however, not only an you feel it, but it's not instantaneous. Friction and sticktion can cause it to lag behind. So not only do you have to move that full 1mm up, you have to wait for the key to reset, then begin moving that 1mm back down again.
Another thing many forget too, is the noise.
If you play using voice, EVERYONE will hear every key press you make when the mic is hot and not all of them are going to appreciate that. The noise can also mask noises you and your teammates need to hear.
The same applies to watching movies or listening to music while on the computer, these can be quite loud and you may miss things.
So bottom line is, yes, you can, just be prepared to accept what comes with it.