There’s the expected click and clack that they provide, but then if you’re looking at this type of keyboard you want sensitivity, not silence. You’re getting Cherry MX Red switches across the board, and they’re satisfyingly punchy and responsive under finger. The user experience of the STRIKE 4 itself lives up to the standards we’ve come to expect from Mad Catz in the past year. However, that means having either memorised the shortcuts or keeping the instructions close to hand, and once you’re doing that… well, you might as well just have opened the software. You can also control the lighting via the Function keys, and different button combinations can switch you from static, to breathing, swirling or twinkling effects. Alongside the lighting, you can set up macros using a basic editor that does the job, albeit with no frills attached.
Of course, if it means that the software actually works without any hitches, like it does here, then that’s a price worth paying too. It’s not a deal breaker by a long shot – I’m sure a lot of gamers have a keyboard, mouse and headset from different brands – but it’s always nice to simplify things into one place. Sitting down in front of it each day I’ve found it a perfect match for my Predator monitor, and learned to love its un-fussy footprint. It feels tough and premium, and while it’s a bit showy, it’s managed to ride the line between gamer cred and legitimate office use. The main body of the keyboard is made of tough, matte black aluminium, with a cool swiping cut-out at the front with the Mad Catz logo and some futuristic looking glyphs. Out of the box, the STRIKE 4 is a pleasingly smart and slim offering. Whether you’re going to be typing an essay or hammering foes in League of Legends, this is a loud and likeable piece of kit. Mad Catz, a storied peripheral manufacturer that just keep on kicking, are constantly pushing the envelope with their new gear, and the STRIKE 4 is their latest, RGB-oriented keyboard. A headset on your noggin and a decent mouse in hand will take you a long way, but they’re all for nought without a good keyboard beneath your other hand’s fingers. While we’re all spending far more time on our computers – or maybe it’s the same amount of time, just with fewer trips out the front door to break it up – now’s the perfect time to look at upgrading your PC setup.
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