Logitech g or razer nostromo ars technica openforum. If money is an issue, but you still want good analog movement, the sony mov nav is a nice alternative. I really like the lcd screen on my g, but think that buying it for that sole purpose was waste of money. When razer took over this excellent product the drivers and setup software went the usual razer shit way and i. Jan 27, 2011 thinking of getting and i would like to know how they perform with fps which is the only thing i play. Jeremytalent these are the profile and macro files for my n52te editor. Gamepad logitech g, nostromo n52, and alike 20190624 07. Razer nostromo vs razer orbweaver vs g toms hardware forum. After using it for a short while i found i was unable to position my hand comfortably so i could take advantage of the dpad and reach all the keys easily. Ok so i am interested to buy a razor nostromo or logitech g, but i dont know if ubuntu. Its also nice that it lights up only blue and available with a joystick to go over the keypad. Logitech g advanced gameboard, schnellstartanleitung, softwarecd, zwei.
The razer nostromo is often compared with logitech g gameboard. This means i move my hand from the nostromo to the keyboard in town and then back when its time to take care of business. Also macros fail to complete and lock controller in shift state if utilizing dpad. The biggest problem was the firmware and software support from belkin, they just sucked big harry donkey balls. Razer nostromo the sucessor to n52te world of warcraft. May 07, 2009 out of the box, the g software supports a variety of games, and logitech now offers gamepanel software 3. Ive owned four nostromos 2t50s, t52 and t52te and all of them have broke. Nostromo array programming software to emulate any keyboard function or keyboard. Here you can see some of the differences we have already pointed out between the nostromo and the orbweaver like the extra row of keys as well as the different backlighting. The original nostromo was the best of the bunch, before razer screwed it up. A programmable 8way directional thumb pad which you can use either for movement or modifier keys round off your instruments of mass destruction. Be sure to use the software with this device and the newest software drivers from the manufactures site. I have heard of modding the g to replace the thumbstick that feels like a xbox 360 thumbstick, but really wonder if thats a worthy effort. Logitechs g is their muchhyped answer to the nostromo speedpad and competitors.
Belkin nostromo speedpad n52te photos, specs, and price. Nostromo has less buttons but what it has is laid out better and feels better in the hand. Logitech g advance gameboard usb schnurgebunden kostenloser versand. I have had the nostromo n52 and the saitech command pad neither have.
Ill be sending mine back first thing monday and looking for a left over n52 still out there or will adapt to utilizing logitech s g. The previous version of nostromo called belkin n52te nostromo before razer bought it had pretty bad plastiky build quality, dunno if the latest version is any sturdier. Theres a readme in the zip with the location they go. It puts keyboard and gamepad functionality into one small and easytouse device, delivering more tools for customizing your game than ever. Ive owned four nostromo s 2t50s, t52 and t52te and all of them have broke.
Disregarding the lcd on the g for now, what do you guys have to say about the usability of these two pads. Built to conquer your enemy, the nostromo speedpad n52 captures all the advantages of its critically acclaimed predecessor, the n50, and cranks up the juice with advanced options to dominate your game. I like the g much better and in my opinion the g is far superior to the nostromo s ive had and seems to be holding up better. I have a channel on youtube that better explain this setup, as well as how to further integrate the n52te nostromo with wow and some example class profiles.
Im not sure why this was resurrected, but anyways, i have a nostromo n52e, which is much the same as the orbweaver razor bought them and a g. If you dont like the thumbstick on the n52te, you wont like the g s any better. L you also get the benefit of the logitech gseries display built in, userdefinable backlighting, the pretty excellent logitech g series software im not at all a fan of razer software and drivers. Probably, when you are on this page then, you are a gamer who confused to choose one between two wellknown products in game industrial namely razer nostromo and logitech g series. Although they are basically the same exterior, inside they couldnt be more different. The razer nostromo keypad was also known as belkin n52te, but. It was released in december to great fanfare so although i have been very happy with my speedpad n52 for many years now i was intrigued enough by the g. The belkin nostromo speedpad n52 is a usb computer gaming peripheral designed for. I do find the orbweavers keys needs some getting used to. To give everyone an idea of how the orbweaver compares to the competition i have put it up next to the nostromo and the logitech g. I bought the n52te aka razer nostromo back when belkin was in charge of it in 2007, the main reason i got it was because i had the n52 and loved it, but that love was not shared with the n52te. Nostromo is a unique name, but was also the title of the main starship in the 1979 alien film and the 1904 novel nostromo and the razer nostromo, also a gaming keypad.
The software that is included is great also for mapping certain games which allows separate profiles that open up when you launch a new game. Razer nostromo vs razer orbweaver vs g toms hardware. I have both the g and the n52te aka nostromo, slightly different but functions nearly 100% the same. To me, the g is not nearly as ergonomic as the n52te. I had thought about getting a g, however there is one big obstacle for me.
I think the g is the hands down winner for one main reason, analog thumb stick. Im interested in the saitek and also the new logitech g one. I think that since nostromo has similar design and less keys, some of my points may prove to be true for it as well. I have used the belkin nostromo n52 and n52te for a combined 5 years. No, just razers usual price bump i would go for the logitech g its much better then the 8 year old nostomo design and it has an lcd display for the same price. Specifically the circle button by the joystick gets stuck quite often, causing unintended results. The belkin nostromo speedpad n52 is a usb computer gaming peripheral designed for gamers by belkin. N52te anyone knows how to make it work under windows 7. G tends to be more expensive and with the exception of thumbstick it has buttons mirrored so it can be used by lefthanded people too. The speedpad has the least number of physical buttons, however you can assign one or more. On g those weapon change keys are usually placed left from the w equivalent, which is hard to get used to for me.
Analog stick was instantly recognised by client so i have full analog control over the movement of my mech. Post your issue to twitter, and we will reply in minutes. The software is great, and it sure looks great on the desk, but. It can be considered a keyboard joystick mouse hybrid, which allows for a more convenient control method for many. Maybe the orbweaver, if you prefer mechanical keys. I would ideally like another n52, as i am very used to using it, but the used ones that. Orbweaver rly only has 3 more keys than the n52te, as the. Compared to the logitech g, the nostromo has a fairly limited selection of controls, while razers newer gameboard, the orbweaver, improves on almost every aspect of the nostromo. Logitech g vs the razer nostromo please provide feedback. After codeveloping belkins n52te speedpad a few years ago, it looks as if razer has now fully taken over the gamepad by today introducing the nostromo. The g has 22 keys plus a joystick button, and two extra buttons near the joystick for a total of 25 programable items.
If you set the controls with the software and not change the in game controls, you wouldnt have to make any changes. With the g you have 4 layouts with 22 keys each for a total of 98 keys and a dpad. Having used both, ill tell you that the thumb stick sucks on both the n52te and the g. N52te the older version of the nostromo imo, by a mile. When razer took over this excellent product the drivers and setup software went the usual razer shit way and i completely. If you have a different version of the n52 you might not be able to use those files. Im looking into buying a minikeyboard gamepad for my pc, and ive narrowed down my choices to these two.
Aimed at the fps market, the belkin n52te speedpad is an update on the previous nostromo speedpad released in 2004. Likely to have support for a long time and to me it is a lot easier to use than the g. If your application or game is not currently supported via the official logitech gamepanel software, then logitech recommends customers. All without switching color modes on the nostromo which has 8, vs the 3 color modes on the n52te. Razer have worked their magic on the internals, upgrading the chipset and software drivers to allow even more complex commands to be programmed into the keypad. In fact the main reason i bought the g was because i ran out of keys on the n52te. There is no major differences between the 2 with regard to functionality, however the feel and performance of the updated n52te is significant. The razernostromo is often compared with logitech g gameboard.
Hello everyone, so i currently use a razer nostromo for gaming. Best part of the g is the stick being very fluid and even being analog if you get the software upgraded. Razer nostromo gaming keypad ergonomic keypad for gaming. Gamepad logitech g, nostromo n52, and alike evga forums. When considering gamepads to include in the roundup, the belkin nostromo. The n52te is a wonderful device for old school wasd guys. Razer nostromo gaming keypad supplants belkins n52te. Logitech g vs razer nostromo english synchro youtube. Much much nicer bit of kit than the old nostromo i have lying around, as is expected from logitech. Nostromo is a unique name, but was also the title of the main starship in the 1979 alien film and the 1904 novel nostromo. Since many hardcore gamers love using their keyboards during games, they may find it a bit of an adjustment to switch to the g. The razer orbweaver looks tempting, but for the price and build quality of razer products it doesnt seem worth it right now.
Hate wasd for movement and analog stickjoystick i think feels much better for movement so anybody with experince with these gadgets please ur feedback is appreciated. Ill be sending mine back first thing monday and looking for a left over n52 still out there or will adapt to utilizing logitechs g. Logitech g, razer orbweaver, razer nostromo, razer tartarus. Jul 06, 2014 the logitech g has a different layout than the nostromo style razer devices, but ive found it to be well made and provide many, many options.
However, its been like 5 years and its starting to wear down a little. The software on the belkin nostromo was not the best, but combined with a bit of fiddling and the onboard memory it was manageable. I own like 6 n52 nostromos, which was the original and works great to this day. The logitech software allows you to label your commands so instead of having. I recieved the belkin n52te almost identical to the razer nostromo, difference is chipset and software only through a good deal on woot. The logitech g has more keys than the belkin n52te. I like the g much better and in my opinion the g is far superior to the nostromos ive had and seems to be holding up better.
It seems the competition is really between the belkin n52te or logitech g. Be sure to use the software with this device and the newest softwaredrivers from. If you play blacklight retribution you also get some card for in game items too. V dnesni recenzi v souvislosti s novym g zcela urcite narazite na srovnani s jeste pomerne nedavno recenzovanym belkinem nostromo n52te.
Yes, thats right, the razer nostromo is basically the n52te with a different name. I can set the keys shortcuts for different software, the lcd screen also helps a. The nostromo is purely software based and software at that. Gamers can now also take advantage of the new onboard. The n52te has a joystick like top, but you can remove that an you have a regular dpad under it, and i really love that dpad. Logitechs g design hasnt changed in several years, but it doesnt really need to.
Razer nostromo s 16 fullyprogrammable hyperesponse gaming buttons and 8way directional thumb pad are engineered for rapid key actuation and crisp response. Belkins n52te gamepad is the companys most recent entry to this market, where it has happily led the field for years. Razer nostromo vs logitech g gameboard or board game is a portable surface marked for playing a game and on which the counters or other pieces are placed and moved. The n52te has on board memory so it can store your profiles so you can use it on any machine without drivers. Jun 29, 2009 after plugging it in, i downloaded the latest software from logitechs web site force of habit and was instantly tricking out the gameboard in a chic turquoise backlight color. Never need to look at which key to press, its like it becomes part of you. Superior customization software makes the belkin nostromo n52te a worthwhile choice for fans of pc s. The n52 is made in a black and silver design with a few orange accents. The new razer nostromo boasts several enhancements over its predecessor, the belkin n52te powered by razer, including the ability to switch instantly between eight keymaps up from three, and the flexibility of storing up to twenty gaming profiles from the previous limit of ten. I kind of feel that its the kind of thing that isnt really needed since you still have the keyboard right there in front of you for windows but also have this smaller keyboard for gaming. This works well for me, although im always looking for improvements and id be interested to see how others have chosen to set up their keypads.
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