other games Gaming News: CES 2015: Roccat Unveils Modular Gaming Mouse Nyth and New Ryos Mechanical Keyboards

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/files/u166440/roccat_nyth.jpgA mouse that can be adapted for various video game genres

When it comes to your mouse, you want one that is comfortable to use when it comes to work and playing games. But when it comes to gaming, sometimes a standard mouse isn’t going to cut it. For some consumers, a different kind of mouse that is designed specifically for massively multiplayer online games (MMO) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games are needed for a more efficient and enhanced playstyle. However, players may no longer have to worry about buying a specific mouse for a certain type of game. At CES 2015, Online Managing Editor Jimmy Thang was able to see Roccat’s modular gaming mouse Nyth along with the Ryos MK FX and Ryos TKL FX mechanical keyboards.

 

The Roccat Nyth is the company’s solution to consumers who play games from multiple genres what might want a mouse that can be adapted to enhance the gaming experience when switching from a game like World of Warcraft (MMO) to Dota 2 (MOBA). While designed as an MMO mouse, consumers will be able to transform the MMO layout of the Nyth into a MOBA or FPS layout due to the device’s custom button placement and interchangeable side-parts.

 

But instead of having to purchase different kinds of buttons, though the Nyth will come with two or three sets of buttons according to the rep, those who own 3D printers will be able to print buttons and side-parts from an online file library in order to customize the Nyth (there will also be a third-party service available to print buttons for consumers). Users will be able to add up to 12 buttons.

The Roccat Nyth is expected to be out in Q2 or Q3 this year but no price was provided. 

 

Meanwhile, Jimmy was also able to check out the prototypes of two new additions to the Ryos series of mechanical RGB keyboards. The Ryos MK FX version excludes the numpad while the Ryos TKL FX is a full-sized keyboard. Both devices feature Cherry MX switches and require two USB ports in order to be used. 

 

But regarding the two USB port requirement, Jimmy brought up the fact that Logitech’s keyboard requires only one USB port to be powered and asked the rep why Roccat still requires dual USB ports who replied that it was necessary because of the Cherry MX switches and that the “RGB LEDs are much more power-consuming than the single-color ones.” 

 

The Ryos MK FX and Ryos TKL FX are expected to be out in Q3 2015 but no price was forthcoming. 

 

What do you think of the Roccat Nyth and its ability to be adapted for various types of video games? Sound off in the comments below! 

 

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