![]() ![]() Three white LEDs under the baseplate shine on the Game Mode icon, along with icons for Caps Lock and Scroll Lock. Once Game Mode is enabled, you can press and hold the Caps Lock key to access Easy-Shift. You first need to access the keyboard's Game Mode by holding the Function key and pressing the “G” key. ![]() Accessing it can be equally clumsy, though. The original Magma’s clumsily named Easy-Shift feature, which allows users to engage a second set of more complicated key combos and macros for games, makes an appearance here on the Mini, too. This design choice makes the keytop legends feel a bit cluttered versus the layouts of other 60 percent keyboards like the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini, which has its secondary function labels on the sides of the keycaps. For example, on the Roccat Mini, you can hold down the function key and press the left Shift key to lock the arrow keys to their corresponding inputs.Įach default combo is identifiable on the labels of the keycaps. If you’re already familiar with the world of minimalist keyboards, you should know this is par for the course, and that most manufacturers handle their shortcuts differently. The shortcut-key combos used to access other functions on the keyboard take some getting used to. Mind you, there's no set standard for dimensions when it comes to this layout, but the numbers bear mentioning when size is part of the appeal here. Mostly because of that baseplate, it's rather large for a 60 percent board contrast its dimensions with the Happy Hacking Professional Hybrid's footprint, measuring 11.6 by 4.7 inches, and the Corsair K70's at a similar 11.6 by 4.3 inches. The whole keyboard measures 1.4 by 12.1 by 5.2 inches (HWD) including the baseplate, which juts about an inch toward you from the trailing edge of the space bar. Roccat has made some additions beyond just chopping off keys, including an IP33 rating (which means the board is spill-resistant). Much of the design language from the original is here, with similar keycaps and the same RGB baseplate. (Opens in a new window)Īs its name suggests, the Magma Mini is the smaller version of the Roccat Magma we reviewed in 2021. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. Why would you pay for extra keys you don’t use? Why would you devote so much space on your desk to a keyboard when smaller options exist? True, for a while the world of the truncated keyboard was limited to high-end, enthusiast-priced models, but Roccat has made a keyboard that fits that aesthetic at a more palatable entry-level price. It's easy to see the appeal of a 60 percent keyboard. On a Gamer's Desk, Aesthetics Are Everything That said, if you’re confident in your choice to downsize the number of keys on your desk, you'll get more for your money with our Editors’ Choice pick, the Fnatic Streak65 Gaming Keyboard. Some of the preset shortcut commands might take some getting used to, but at $49.99, it's also one of the cheapest gateways to the world of minimalist keyboards. The Roccat Magma Mini enters the arena of 60 percent keyboards with all the features you’d expect from a gaming model (RGB lighting, configurable key combos and macros) while keeping to a relatively tight footprint. Go keyboard shopping, and you'll see no shortage of enthusiast gaming boards on the market, with seemingly endless options to fit every aesthetic need. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |