Full size keyboard vs MMO Keypads

[Helloeveryone]

I think they’re called keypads someone called it that but if you don’t know what I’m talking about a example is razer orbweaver.

Basically what I want to discuss here is if a full size keyboard or a keyboard in general is better for xim? In my opinion I don’t think so because xim is limited to certain buttons on controller and on pc it makes sense to use a keyboard since you need more buttons.
Would it make sense just to get one of these smaller keyboards since u can access keys quicker,smaller and also it has a dpad and I can’t think of 1 game that uses more than 30 buttons on console so I think these smaller keyboards are better for xim than a full size.

Let me know your opinion I’m actually curious.

[Helloeveryone]

Sorry if I worded it wrong lol I’m kinda tired and didn’t feel like reading it.. it’s 6:13 am

[Beaker1991]

I am currently using a Razer Orb Weaver, but I have used the Logitech G13. I prefer the G13 because of the analog movement in the thumb stick, but can not stand the design of the thumb stick. If Logitech would release a redesigned version I would switch back. The reason I use these is that I put the movement back under the thumb stick or pad. This frees up my other fingers for things like jumping, reloading, and weapon switching. This was handy back in the old Halo days because I could jump and move at the same time. In other words I did not have to take my thumb of the look stick to hit the jump button.

[spawnpeekingyager]

I still think keyboards are superior, but that's just me

[antithesis]

I don't like offset keyboard rows. Keypads are ortholinear (straight columns) and for gaming, I feel they're easier to navigate. Both the Orbweaver and G13 are ortholinear.

If I was right-handed I'd buy an Orbweaver without hesitation. It has enough keys for in-game bindings, with enough left over for a dozen or so other macro bindings.

I'd far prefer the digital d-pad on the Orbweaver than the analog stick on the G13. I WASD for movement and the only time I need to lift my fingers away from the home row is to hit the d-pad. The Orbweaver solves that problem.

Alas, neither the G13 nor the Orbweaver are viable for lefties, so I make do with a split Ergodox Ez keyboard and use the right-half while gaming.

[wicked96ta]

I use a keypad after trying to use tenkeyless keyboards because I still felt that even a 60% keyboard was too big. I never used the right side of the keyboard. I tried using the left half only of a Let's Split keyboard but I could never get used to the ortholinear layout, and there weren't enough keys for my liking. The Koolertron works perfectly for me because it even has the F1-F7 keys which I use to load up preset configs. Plus it has onboard memory for macros. I think it mainly comes down to preference.

[ceebs]

Keyboards were designed for typing.
Gaming keypads were designed for gaming.
Gaming keyboards are a hybrid between the two, but take up far too much space when gaming.

Of course, many XIMmers game on PC as well as console. PC users need to type as well, so a gaming keyboard does the job. You don't need very many of the keys for gaming though, as one hand is on the mouse, so gaming keypads, being compact and having a small footprint, as well as usually including a more ergonomical design, are perfect for gaming. I use a keypad, with a KVM switch so that I can use it on my PS4 and my PC without having to replug it when I change from one to the other, but I have a full-sized keyboard plugged into my PC as well.

[Zen]

60% is the sweet spot for me

[Fox McCloud]

Admittedly, I have never gamed with keyboard, only a keypad, but the argument that there isn't enough buttons to push seems absurd. On Razer keypads there is a left thumb button that acts as a shift modifier. Ultimately that means you have 60 keys to press. I can't imagine using 60 keys.