ROCCAT Isku FX Multicolor Gaming Keyboard Review

Packaging, Features, Technical Specifications, and Contents

Everything about the Isku FX’s box is big. It’s big for a keyboard box (22x12x1.5 in), it’s got a big picture of the keyboard on the front, and the big bold words scream “look at me!”

The back of the box outlines some of the Isku FX’a notable features.

Compared to the original Isku, features new to the Isku FX are multicolor LED backlights capable of over 16 million colors and support for ROCCAT Talk FX, a driver feature that allows on-screen actions to be translated into reactive keyboard lighting. All other features are carried over from the original Isku which include Easy Shift [+], up to 36 programmable macro keys, and five profiles.

Features

• MULTICOLOR KEY ILLUMINATION
  with 16.8 million colors of your choice; with 6 brightness levels
• 3 EASY-SHIFT[+]™ ZONES
  for easy key duplication
• 36 EASY-TO-REACH MACRO KEYS
  including 3 Thumbster keys
• MACRO LIVE! RECORDING
  with dedicated M-Rec button; 180+ macros in 5 profiles
• 8 CONFIGURABLE MEDIA & HOTKEYS
  25+ assignable functions
• MEDIUM-HEIGHT KEYS
  with an optimum keystroke & pressure point;
  advanced anti-ghosting; 1000Hz polling rate
• ROCCAT™ DRIVER + MACRO MANAGER
  incl. Sound Feedback; Macro Presets for games,
  multimedia and office apps
• EXTRA-LARGE GRANULAR WRIST REST
  with special surface texture
• INTEGRATED CABLE CHANNELS
  for better device organization
• NON-SLIP BASE
  with lock-on keyboard feet
• ULTRA-FAST PROFILE SWITCHING
  5 Profile-Status LEDs
• ROCCAT™ TALK® – SET BONUS
  get more out of your ROCCAT™ devices
  by combining their functions
• ROCCAT™ TALK® FX
  translates on-screen action into sensory
  effects on your Isku FX

Technical Specifications

• Illuminated keyboard with 123 keys
• Enhanced anti-ghosting capability
• 3 programmable Thumbster Keys (T1-T3)
• 5 programmable Macro Keys (M1-M5)
• 20 additional Macro Keys (Easy Zone)
• 5 Profile-Status LEDs
• 3 Status LEDs (Caps Lock, Easy Shift[+]™, Num Lock)
• 1000Hz polling rate, 1ms response time
• 2m USB cable
• 24.7cm x 50.9cm (length x width) : 9.7in x 20in
• Front height: 1cm / Back height: 3.2 cm, Back height adjustment: 4.2cm
• 1 year warranty

Behind the outer cardstock box is an inner cardboard box where we find the Isku FX packed in an anti-static bag.

There’s barely anything else besides the Isku FX. The only thing else included is a quick installation guide that reiterates some of the keyboard’s features described on the box, steps for recording macros, steps for using Easy-Shift[+], and installing the Isku FX. No driver CD is included, thus necessitating an internet connection in order to download the keyboard software.