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Title: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: IPT on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:41:06
http://www.hori.jp/products/pc/ff11keyboard/
http://kotaku.com/everything-you-could-want-in-a-275-final-fantasy-keybo-1292350711

Released by Hori, its a Topre Keyboard.
I kinda want it...even in the J-Layout lol.

Costs 27,800円 ~$270USD.
(http://i.imgur.com/YbeYQis.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bgskkEX.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gMy9lFu.jpg)

Oh and it apparently comes with some ingame items, but who cares about that lol
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: lcs on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:41:45
I want a mog ansi enter :P
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: meiosis on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:44:58
welp FK looks like im buying it
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: jameslr on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:49:22
Sorry, but that has to be one of the ugliest keyboards I have seen. I love Final Fantasy though :(
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: IPT on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:56:00
i just realized the Function row is numbered in roman numerals giving you that FFI/FFII/FFIII/FFIV lol!
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: loadstar81 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:56:59
memories of hours and hours spent playing this game come flooding back
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Hyde on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:11:07
The legend color reminds me of FC660C, so is it to safe to assume it's lasered and not dye sub?

Another note is that dye sub can only do darker and since it's gold/brown over black so I don't think it's dye sub.

I like the blue backplate though lol.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: TimIsABat on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:13:18
IT"S FREAKING TOPRE! OMFG! IT"S FREAKING AMAZING
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: TimIsABat on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:19:47
Read the comments on Kotaku. People complaining that its just some simple board. One person complaining that it has no macro keys. HA!
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: jalaj on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:21:51
so ppl still play this game? aren't we on FFXX.3 by now?
what I really mean, is that they should instead focus on hyping up the current FF online version and release a KB for that one
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: acantha on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:23:57
is it bad that i actually kind of want that?

and yeah, the comments on Kotaku are HILARIOUS.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: TimIsABat on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:26:05
so ppl still play this game? aren't we on FFXX.3 by now?
what I really mean, is that they should instead focus on hyping up the current FF online version and release a KB for that one

I don't play FFXI, but that moogle. MOOGLE! I'm a big FF fan so just having this as one would be worth it.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Grimey on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:28:22
Well I guess FFXIV is probably still an embarrassment for the company still, so might as well celebrate the day when they had a very popular MMO.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: IPT on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:51:10
Well I guess FFXIV is probably still an embarrassment for the company still, so might as well celebrate the day when they had a very popular MMO.

FFXIV:ARR is actually being received very well
im enjoying it more than FFXIV
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: TimIsABat on Wed, 11 September 2013, 12:59:57
Well I guess FFXIV is probably still an embarrassment for the company still, so might as well celebrate the day when they had a very popular MMO.

FFXIV:ARR is actually being received very well
im enjoying it more than FFXIV

I'm only quoting because your username is the name of a popular East Coast dance team here in Jersey. I really want to try FFXIV: ARR not gonna lie.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: rainb1ood on Wed, 11 September 2013, 13:29:32
Quote
How is this worth $300 it doesn't even have any macro keys...and the space bar is stupidly small

Comment gold on that kotaku post
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: tipo33 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 13:38:01
wow.   That is one special edition Topre I would love to have.  I especially love the metal FFXI bezel around the lock lights.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: phetto on Wed, 11 September 2013, 13:41:48
Practical printing method on the keycaps....
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: jwaz on Wed, 11 September 2013, 14:20:03
Fahey didn't even bother to mention the switch technology, maybe he doesn't know or maybe he just wants to hype up an expensive keyboard.

Meh, I gave up on Kotaku a long time ago.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: IPT on Wed, 11 September 2013, 14:50:20
Fahey didn't even bother to mention the switch technology, maybe he doesn't know or maybe he just wants to hype up an expensive keyboard.

Meh, I gave up on Kotaku a long time ago.

i only go there for the comedic effect
especially when they decided to totally destroy their layout.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: badcop on Wed, 11 September 2013, 14:58:25
Quote
How is this worth $300 it doesn't even have any macro keys...and the space bar is stupidly small

Comment gold on that kotaku post

whatever...the pleebs can circlejerk to their green backlit rubber dome ****boxes

jk lol i <3 razer
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Glenn315 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 15:12:24
It doesn't look too nice..
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Michael on Wed, 11 September 2013, 15:43:12
is that a blue plate underneath, or is the keyboard backlit?
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: lcs on Wed, 11 September 2013, 15:43:43
is that a blue plate underneath, or is the keyboard backlit?

Plate I suppose.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: IPT on Wed, 11 September 2013, 15:56:25
i'd ask my cousin to get me one, but i'd have to explain to my family members why im spending close to $300.00 on a keyboard....
But she'd prob be able to get me one as she lives in Tokyo.....Argh
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: jonathanyu on Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:00:18
Ok where can I buy it
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: mtl on Wed, 11 September 2013, 19:05:03
Looks photoshopped.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Lu_e on Wed, 11 September 2013, 19:08:42
Yeah bad render is bad
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 11 September 2013, 19:09:20
I'd want a moogle enter key too. Damn. What happened to that moogle click clack commission QUAD-shot wtF?!?!? Am I the only one who rmemebers that/
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: acantha on Wed, 11 September 2013, 19:30:09
don't get me wrong, i love topre, but really whats cool here is the font and the ff theme stuff. whats the legality on doing a GB with a proprietary font like that? obviously you couldn't do doubleshots, but honestly i'd be okay with printed for the FF font and some moogle caps.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: sth on Wed, 11 September 2013, 19:37:37
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: zenuty on Wed, 11 September 2013, 19:53:14
iam Final Fantasy Fan
it looks awesome  :eek:
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 11 September 2013, 19:54:26
iam Final Fantasy Fan


:D yay
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: terran5992 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 22:29:19
Looks like a fc660c with better caps
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Polymer on Thu, 12 September 2013, 03:59:22
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?

Why does it matter?  I'm all for having good Topre boards out there as cheap as possible...
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: MJ45 on Thu, 12 September 2013, 05:51:37
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?
Also it needs a usb hub and headphone microphone jacks as well.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: terran5992 on Thu, 12 September 2013, 06:02:14
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?

Why does it matter?  I'm all for having good Topre boards out there as cheap as possible...

Topre is known for its quality build and keycaps.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Polymer on Thu, 12 September 2013, 06:46:39
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?

Why does it matter?  I'm all for having good Topre boards out there as cheap as possible...

Topre is known for its quality build and keycaps.

So how does another company using their switches change that?  It doesn't.

What it does is give people more options..it opens up the market for more people to have Topre board..heck, we may even get some actual choices in keycaps if enough people have Topre boards...
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: terran5992 on Thu, 12 September 2013, 06:51:19
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?

Why does it matter?  I'm all for having good Topre boards out there as cheap as possible...

Topre is known for its quality build and keycaps.

So how does another company using their switches change that?  It doesn't.

What it does is give people more options..it opens up the market for more people to have Topre board..heck, we may even get some actual choices in keycaps if enough people have Topre board...

True enough, I would love to see some custom topre caps
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: TimIsABat on Thu, 12 September 2013, 08:51:34
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?

From what I've been reading in debates and Topre related posts on GH is that the FC660C is a pretty good board. You make it seem like an awful board. You should complain more on Cherry licensing their stuff or crappy boards. This doesn't seem like a crappy board at all. It is just good advertisement and for fans who really like Final Fantasy. It an also open up to those who have never tried a Topre board.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Sniping on Thu, 12 September 2013, 20:31:06
Can anyone confirm what type of printing method they're using? I'm assuming they have it somewhere in the product description here:
http://www.hori.jp/products/pc/ff11keyboard/
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: dante on Thu, 12 September 2013, 20:34:11
memories of hours and hours spent playing this game come flooding back

I remember spending a crap ton of time leveling all my chars in FF3 (US)/ FF6 (JPN) so they could all perform the Ultima spell.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: VesperSAINT on Thu, 12 September 2013, 20:48:44
Damnit! You beat me to it!! I was gon' post this. Crazy keyboard, bro.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: abdulmuhsee on Thu, 12 September 2013, 21:38:55
Perhaps if they made an FFVII keyboard...

Nah, I'd still rather just buy a sticker and put it on some keyboard I have laying around.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Sniping on Thu, 12 September 2013, 21:51:48
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?

This looks like it is backlit in the photos but I have no idea how they managed to pull that off.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: sth on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:00:50
come on topre quit licensing your stuff for crappy boards

first 660C now this? can i assume we're getting backlights and macro keys next?

From what I've been reading in debates and Topre related posts on GH is that the FC660C is a pretty good board. You make it seem like an awful board. You should complain more on Cherry licensing their stuff or crappy boards. This doesn't seem like a crappy board at all. It is just good advertisement and for fans who really like Final Fantasy. It an also open up to those who have never tried a Topre board.

it's a really good advertisement if they get people to PAY for the advertisement.

also it's ugly. also re: fc660c, just buck up and get a hhk, the leopold's layout is asinine and abs caps on topre switches? no thanks. :llama:
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Sniping on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:12:56
Errrr....the 660C has just as many ABS caps as the HHKB, one. Again, the backlighting on this special Topre board is something that's never been seen before and is a pretty cool feature for just $30 more than a regular RF board. Wouldn't call this a $300 advertisement.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: sth on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:14:33
Errrr....the 660C has just as many ABS caps as the HHKB, one. Again, the backlighting on this special Topre board is something that's never been seen before and is a pretty cool feature for just $30 more than a regular RF board. Wouldn't call this a $300 advertisement.

i stand corrected, and $30 for backlighting is $30 too many... and dude. it's a product name on a product that it is not. looks like an advertisement to me. let's fight.
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:18:12
Is it backlighting or a blue plate?
Title: Re: Final Fantasy XI Limited Edition Keyboard (Topre)
Post by: Sniping on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:45:28
Is it backlighting or a blue plate?

Actually, I really can't tell from the pictures.