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LOGITECH G19S GAMING KEYBOARD
The Logitech G19S comes with an adjustable game-panel LCD which displays real-time stats from games, CPU usage, etc. The G19S has 12 distinct G keys. It has a sturdy built and pleasing looks. All the keys on the keyboard were responsive and can withstand hours of gaming. One of the most impressive features of the G19S is its backlit keys. The colours are customisable. Another distinct feature in the G19S is the Game Mode Switch. There were times when we hit the Windows key accidentally which re-routed us back to the desktop. The Game Mode Switch disables the Windows key while you are gaming, ergo no interruption. The G19S can be connected to a laptop as well.
Price: Rs 16,495
GUNNAR PPK GLOSS ONYX
With all the gaming you indulge in, your precious eyes have to cope with a lot. If whole-night gaming sessions is the norm for you, we're sure you must have suffered from the after effects (headache, etc) as well. But put this pair on, and you will see everything clearer and sharper. Nope, these glasses aren't therapeutic - rather they just get rid of the excess glare that most monitors emit. The glasses are light and comfortable to wear over long periods and won't pose a problem if you wish to wear a headset. But all good things come at a price, and for this kind of money, you can get five blockbuster PC titles instead
Price: Rs 4,990
SENNHEISER PC 363D
Live, eat and breathe first-person shooters? Get this set of cans pronto! The 363D is a 7.1-enabled headset, that enables the surround sound mode via the supplied USB adapter into which you plug in the two jacks of the headphones. The 363D offers deep bass in stereo mode and you'll be left ducking the bullets in surround mode. The volume adjuster is on the right can, while one can lift up the microphone boom to mute it. However, you can't mute the headphones. While it is comfortable, the abundance of plastic belies its price .
Price: Rs 23,999
LOGITECH G400
The G400 is an optical gaming mouse, which fans of the iconic MX518 will love. It mimics the shape of the 518 and thus is comfortable to use over long periods. Two buttons on either side of the scroll wheel lets one scroll through four DPI settings (3600, 1800, 800 and 400 dpi) on the fly - without having to pause or exit a game. A button on top lets one return to the default setting of 800 DPI. One can also customise sensitivity settings, after installing the Logitech Gaming Software. A pity though that the customisations are saved on the PC as the device has no onboard memory. The G400 is ideal for a casual gamer who doesn't need too much of customisation but would like the gaming mouse to double up as a companion for everyday use as well.
Price: Rs 2,095
