Today, Razer introduced the Tartarus V2 Pro, an ergonomic gaming “keypad” with 31 complete programmable inputs, priced at $199.99 (and £199.99 within the United Kingdom) at its on-line retailer, bodily shops, and companion retailers. It follows the primary Tartarus Pro, itself a successor to the unique — and its personal V2 variant — all constructed for personalization with a specific viewers in thoughts.
To present a extra customized match, the Tartarus V2 Pro options an adjustable wrist relaxation that may be tailor-made to totally different hand sizes and desk setups.
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Fans of MMORPGs comparable to World of Warcraft (and its many variants, just like the anticipated WoW Forever) could acknowledge the Tartarus and probably its origins within the Nostromo and Orbweaver. Now, the Tartarus V2 Pro options Razer’s analog optical key switches with help for correct, speedy enter and adjustable actuation (a number of inputs on a single key), plus a drift-proof TMR thumbstick.
Bizarre, niche, and totally fascinating
I’ve glanced at the Tartarus a few times over the years, intrigued by its weirdness. Then again, most ergonomic hardware looks a little strange at first, but you’ll probably only understand what it’s trying to do once you use it. Sure enough, Razer offered a sample, and I couldn’t resist, so keep your eyes peeled for my Tartarus V2 Pro review coming soon.
Frankly, I also have an ulterior motive for wanting to go hands-on with this unusual keypad. My wife is an avid World of Warcraft enjoyer, but she also suffers from chronic joint pain that led her to use the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for over a year. It certainly impressed, and I share the same praise for that joystick today as I did in my initial Adaptive Joystick review.
However, you’ll notice the glaring difference between Microsoft’s and Razer’s offerings in button count alone. The Tartarus V2 Pro is borderline hilarious in that regard, wrapping 27 keys around your fingertips in a comfortable fashion, with a TMR joystick to boot. In theory, this could be the next step in accessible gaming for her, since she’ll barely need to move her hand.
I want it for Counter-Strike 2, but she wants it for WoW. No prizes for guessing which one of us will get more use out of it. Ultimately, I’m craving something more gaming-centric after switching to a low-profile office keyboard and realizing how much that nerfed my experience. The Tartarus V2 Pro might be overkill, or it might be absolutely perfect. I’m excited to find out which.
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