Razer releases Tartarus Pro keypad with Analog Optical Switches
The Tartarus Pro is equipped with Razer Analog Optical Switches, enabling the keypad to measure how deep each key is pressed. This allows the Tartarus Pro to emulate analog input similar to controller thumbsticks. Additionally, gamers can adjust the actuation point between 1.5mm for a faster keystroke, or up to 3.6mm for a deeper, and more deliberate press.
At the heart of the Razer Analog Optical Switches, an infrared light beam passes through switch stem, while a sensor measures the depth of the switch based on how much light passes through. As such, the switches can register scaling levels of input in the same keystroke.
This lets advanced users take advantage of dual-function keys to bind two functions to each key – one that triggers on a partial keystroke, and another on a full keystroke. With dual-function keys, the Razer Tartarus Pro can help ease complex key presses and level up the gaming experience by adapting to the guru playstyle and requirement. “The Razer Analog Optical Switches advance the keyboard input technology landscape,” says Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s Peripherals Business Unit. “The Razer Tartarus Pro opens up various possibilities, such as a greater degree of movement control in FPS and racing games, by introducing analog input previously only available on gamepads to an interface more familiar to PC gamers.”
- Razer™ Analog Optical Switches
- 32 fully programmable keys
- Secondary function for each key
- Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options
- Programmable 8-way directional thumb-pad
- Instantaneous switching between 8 key maps
- Unlimited macro lengths
- Razer Synapse enabled
- Braided fiber cable
- Unlimited customizable profiles via Razer Synapse
The Tartarus Pro has 32 programmable keys including an eight-way directional thumbpad, which can be assigned for navigation or other commands unique to the user’s requirements. The eight quick-toggle profiles allow users to swap between settings or skill loadouts efficiently via a side button that changes profile instantaneously. A customizable alternative to any keyboard, the analog input from the Tartarus Pro is compatible with all gamepad-supported games without the need for integration. The price is: $129.99 USD / 149.99€ MSRP
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Sounds like a toothbrush:
"The Razer Tartarus Pro - on one end, conquer your dental tartar like a dentist. On the other, give yourself a clean shaven face!
Now with RGB lighting!"
Ha! It slices, dices, makes chili and fries.
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Kinda uninspired name...
Tartarus is a place of torment and suffering for half-gods (Titans).
So if you buy this keyboard your fingers suffer greatly ?
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I've been using this type of game controller for many years. The one I started with was designed and made under the Belkin brand; it was called the n52. Atm I'm using the n52te, and though it's older, it still works exactly as it did when it was new. I have to add here that it has always enhanced my gaming experience; especially in FPS and TPS games.
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Why couldn't they just use a real analog thumbstick? o_O
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Sounds like a toothbrush:
"The Razer Tartarus Pro - on one end, conquer your dental tartar like a dentist. On the other, give yourself a clean shaven face!
Now with RGB lighting!"