I remember importing one of the original Logitech G15 models from the
US almost a decade ago. I had the original black-and-white model, and
used the display mostly for Battlefield 2 / 2142 at the time. I must say
that with all due respect, I did not use it that much. There was not
much time while playing to glance down at the display to see what was
going on, although I did look at it between rounds to see the extra
statistics it had collected. The concept of the Skeltr is perhaps a step
beyond this, allowing users of any smartphone to have an interactive
(key word there) integration with their game.
The keyboard will speak to the smartphone via Bluetooth, and use a
sliding rail with a rotating holster fit to enable any size smartphone
or tablet. This second screen will also allow the user to take calls,
receive and make texts and other normal smartphone uses through the
keyboard.
The initial issue I found with the Logitech G15 might rear its ugly
head here: lack of app availability. It took a while before third-party
developers were able to make interfaces for my favorite games back for
the G15, but I believe ROCCAT might have more luck. Depending on whether
users program using the proprietary ROCCAT application language or
Android/iOS itself, the most popular games should be covered quickly by
ROCCAT themselves or third-parties. With a full color display and direct
interactivity, it might be a step forward as well.
The motherboard itself will feature RGB lighting (on a keyboard wide
basis, not per key), a small selection of macro buttons and audio
outputs. There is no indication if this is a mechanical keyboard as yet.
Currently ROCCAT is only showing their prototypes at Gamescom later
this month, and release dates/pricing will be announced later this year.
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