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Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: Gravediggaz on Wed, 31 August 2011, 00:01:25

hey guys

thinking about getting the choc mini just wondering are they any good for gaming?

thanks

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: noodles256 on Wed, 31 August 2011, 00:24:46

i use it with my ps3

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: pm_ on Wed, 31 August 2011, 00:44:34

I see no reason why it wouldn't be good for gaming.  Depending on the environment, a lot of gamers like backlit boards, presumably so they can see keys easier in low light situations.  But I'd take the smaller footprint of the choc mini or poker over bigger backlit keyboards, and either the light from your monitor, or a very small clip on or desk light should be enough.

Just choose whatever switch you like.

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: eyeshield21san on Wed, 31 August 2011, 02:05:11

I use mine for gaming all the time and I love it. I like how the f-keys are close together and the whole layout is extremely compact, allowing me to feel even more free with my mouse than tkl keyboard.

Some people might not like the layout of the keyboard, but I like it.

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: Glockateer on Wed, 31 August 2011, 02:12:10

Yeah it is very good if you can get used to the F1-f6 keys (if the  games you play even use them). I noticed when I removed my F7 key that it gave reference for me to accurately learn my F-keys that I needed. Kind of like how most keyboards will split it up F1-F4, F5-F8, etc. All that matters is asking yourself if any game you play needs the numpad or the cluster above the arrow keys.

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: calavera on Wed, 31 August 2011, 09:44:45

I use mine with brown switches for gaming and it's perfect. compact size and layout FTW

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: Magna224 on Wed, 31 August 2011, 11:52:33

I like the layout but I really don't mind any keyboard layout I have ever tried.

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: Gravediggaz on Mon, 05 September 2011, 05:30:48

cool thanks for the replies guys

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: CeeSA on Mon, 05 September 2011, 06:13:05

don't forget the full NKRO under USB. I like this board (beside the keycaps) in every aspect.

Title: noppoo choc mini good for gaming?
Post by: RiGS on Mon, 05 September 2011, 06:15:53

KL reported a problem that his thick DS keycaps were sticking, because of the stabilizer wire. Have you experienced this issue?

Apparently Noppoo fixed this issue in a strange way with the first batch.

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/undarken/Noppoo/keycaps2.jpg)