Anyone Steel Series 6gv2?

[frowni]

Hey there,

I'm using Filco's for last 3 years..i own Browns..and got 2 other Blues(MJ1 and 2) but don't use the blues anymore. It's hard for me to find or order these keyboards anymore(my countries customs is ****)
I really want to try a linear switch and all i can find is Steel Series 6gv2 with mx blacks(we don't have reds edition)

So, how is the quality? I know its much cheaper than filcos Oh and by the way, i use filco tenkeyless...I'm used to use Tenkeyless since its better that your mouse is much closer to your hand...
Should i buy it? I can't even try it in the shop...

[Tym]

Good quality board, built solid.

Only problem is the odd layout with the bigass Enter Key and the tiny right shift. Nothing wrong with them, but you're going to have a bad time if you want to replace the keys.

[whiteduck]

ss 6gv2 was my first board and I don't regret buying it - it was a great board to game with.  I wouldn't call it "much cheaper than filcos".  Only issue you would have with it is trying to find replacement keycaps if that is important to you.

daym tym ninjas

[pexon]

Tis a good quality board for the money, its heavy, good solid plate etc, but as mentioned, odd layout and weird enter key.

[Tym]

ss 6gv2 was my first board and I don't regret buying it - it was a great board to game with.  I wouldn't call it "much cheaper than filcos".  Only issue you would have with it is trying to find replacement keycaps if that is important to you.

daym tym ninjas

[dante]

For gaming it's ok - but mine had HORRIBLE keycap printing - the worst of any board I've ever owned.

[BlackWidowMan777]

You can get around the displaced short right shift by using 'sticky keys' when typing. The keyboard feels like it was forged out of cast iron. I would highly recommend this keyboard if you are looking for a no-frills tank that gets the job done well. I prefer it over the ducky zero w/ blacks for its more solid feel and reassuring clack when bottoming out.

Edit: no wonder - they used a special iron-infused plastic case according to the SS website!

[terran5992]

Small backspace and non standard keycaps

Stay away from it

[Tym]

Small backspace and non standard keycaps

Stay away from it

That is the 7g not the 6gv2, which has a standard backspace.