Zboard Battlefield 2142 Keyset
by Ideazon
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Manufacturer: IdeazonPlatform: No Operating System
Model: IW0NAE1-X1BF301
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Customer Review: It works now... but is it worth it?
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a custom keyset for the Zboard base, which is sold separately.
Many people have been having problems with this keyset not being recognized by the Zboard software. I have read that this is causing stores to pull this keyset off the shelves, making it hard to find. Ideazon now has updated the ZEngine to version 22033NA, which supports this keyset. The price here on Amazon is better than just about any place I've seen it for sale.
HOWEVER, it's not perfect -- I had 22033NA installed and it didn't know what to do with this keyset. I had to uninstall the ZEngine (I didn't have any custom mods to any keysets - be sure to save them before you uninstall), hooked up the standard gaming keyset and reinstalled 22033NA. Then when I inserted this Battlefield 2142 keyset into the base, the ZEngine recognized it - it works fine and it's totally mappable.
The question is: Is it worth the trouble? This keyset has two problems that I can see. First, the button layout is identical to the default gaming keyset that comes with the base and is totally mappable. So you are buying the 2142 keyset mainly for the game-specific labeled buttons and the looks. But this brings up the second problem: The labels for the vehicle commands are in a very hard to read blue letters with a black haze behind them. This color scheme makes reading these commands next to impossible at quick glances!
If you are creating a Battlefield 2142 specific gaming station with Logictec's special 2142 mouse, this keyset would look perfect with it. I would guess not many people are doing that and would probably be better served with mapping the Zboard's default gaming keyset and learning the button placement.
Description of Zboard Battlefield 2142 Keyset
Battlefield 2142 from DICE and Electronic Arts - Dominate the competition with 68 labeled game specific keys clustered around a central butterfly directional layout. Uniquely colored labels help identify various sets of in game key commands including Commander Mode and Vehicle Controls. Official game assets right at your fingertips immerse you into the action. Get a competitive advantage with one touch Prima Guide and Team Speak keys.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories