New keyboard enthusiast.. not sure where to find what you guys call "endgame"

[Longmeat]

I have been using razer/logitech keyboards for as long as I can remember, and I even tried a 60% keyboard once but it was too small for my liking so I parted ways with it.

I have been eyeing the Kira99/stealth but a lot of people from reddit say that it's not worth it as it has a lot of problems.

Basically I like clicky switches, and from some youtube videos that I've heard I think Gateron blues sounds realllly good!

I'd like to keep my numpad also, so I guess I'm looking for a 'compact' but full sized keyboard.. LEDs would be nice so I can see the shine through in the dark.

Anything out there that meets what I am looking for? I appreciate any advice you guys will give me!

[jamster]

First of all, endgame is a bit of a silly word. Please don't kid yourself when you're using it (because most people who use that word are just kidding themselves). There is no 'endgame'. There are just different keyboards for different people- some people like cycling through endless variety, some people find something they like without too much hassle, and just stick with it.

Sounds like you might want an 1800 layout keyboard. That's got all the keys, and is a bit more compact. Choices are a bit more limited as TKL is much more popular.

[vegs]

Only you can know what your endgame is

[TeacherGeek]

And then after a while you'll want something new.

[jamster]

I would just love it if some Aliexpress vendor started selling Endgame badged keyboards.

They'd have to be some kind of MX-blue clones, with RGB lighting and ABS caps in a non-standard layout with some specially cheesy font.

[Longmeat]

Ah I see.

Then since what I am looking for is very niche apart from the Kira99, should I attempt and build my own? I assume I can buy the parts necessary from aliexpress or amazon

[chyros]

There is no endgame. There is only the game.

[deepness intensifies]

[ArchDill]

Since it has been out a couple of weeks, tickets should be fairly easy to find. Stay away from spoilers!

[mkkeyboardvigilante]

I say I've reached endgame all the time, but then something happens that causes me to experiment or buy another board and I get hooked, so I call that board my endgame and so on. The cycle of hobbyist life really.

[swedishpiehole]

If you feel like trying out ortholinear, the XD75RE (https://kprepublic.com/collections/xd75re/products/xd75re-xd75am-xd75-xiudi-60-custom-keyboard-pcb) could be an option for you. It fits a full numpad in a 60% footprint and it has hotswap sockets for the switches and the LEDs. Would not be at all difficult for a first timer. All you need is this PCB, a 60% case, and switches/keycaps of your choice.

[fanpeople]

There is no endgame. There is only the game.

[deepness intensifies]

I lost the game.

[Sintpinty]

endgame is not true, it does not exist

[romevi]

Check out the local theater. I'm pretty sure it's still out.

[Sintpinty]

It’s still here , so yes I can confirm this.

[Snowdog993]

Click.

[Sintpinty]

I have been using razer/logitech keyboards for as long as I can remember, and I even tried a 60% keyboard once but it was too small for my liking so I parted ways with it.

I have been eyeing the Kira99/stealth but a lot of people from reddit say that it's not worth it as it has a lot of problems.

Basically I like clicky switches, and from some youtube videos that I've heard I think Gateron blues sounds realllly good!

I'd like to keep my numpad also, so I guess I'm looking for a 'compact' but full sized keyboard.. LEDs would be nice so I can see the shine through in the dark.

Anything out there that meets what I am looking for? I appreciate any advice you guys will give me!

Your endgame is basically the keyboard you stick too.