From the review: "The S.T.R.I.K.E. 5 is a solid gaming keyboard with some great features such as a modular design, programmable keys, and an OLED display. It's still pretty expensive and it's hard to say if more programs will take advantage of the EYE."
Mike Bezek from TPG writes:
"When the asking price of $199.99 crosses into the realm of mid-grade video cards and high end sound cards, I would be inclined to invest my money into something that will improve my total experience. I find it hard to justify that much money on a keyboard. Maybe with a few more quality of life improvements, the S5 could becomes truly special. But when it comes down to brass tacks, it is still just a keyboard."
Mad Catz are well known for their funky ranges of gaming peripherals, most of which are aimed at the competitive and professional gamer scenes. From headsets to mice to gamepads Mad Catz have you covered, so it should come as no surprise that they also produce volumes of that most traditional of controllers, the keyboard. Following in the footsteps of the S.T.R.I.K.E.7 the newer S.T.R.I.K.E.5 offers you much of the same build quality and gaming options but for a price tag that is a little closer to affordable. Just a little mind, but it can offer a lot to the discerning gamer.
Maximum PC: One of the most unique keyboards on the planet is now available for pre-order. It's the 'S.T.R.I.K.E. 5 Professional Gaming Keyboard' (Strike 5, from here on out) from Mad Catz, and this thing puts the mod in modularity. Now available in "limited quantities," the Strike 5 consists of five separate hardware modules that you can attach, detach, and rearrange to suit your gaming style.
