Razer Nostromo vs Belkin N52TE?

Kosmiche · 22 Nov 2012 at 10:48

I was just wondering, on the offchance someone has used both of these gamepads or knows about them...are there any physical differences between these two?

I have a N52TE but I was wondering if the Nostromo has a nicer key action, especially for the spacebar.

I understand the Nostromo has some weaknesses in the software compared to the Belkin but I'm not bothered about that.

Thanks.

Kosmiche · 22 Nov 2012 at 11:52

the nostromo...

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=KB-064-RA&groupid=702&catid=23&subcat=

the n52te...

They look identical but I've read in a few places that the nostromo has better key response and feel. Thats the only thing that lets the belkin down, the response feels slightly slow and the feel is not great.

Anyone know if the razer would be a worthwhile upgrade for better key response and feel?

The belkin has just been kept in my drawer for years, so not like it would make the belkin a waste of money as I've never used it. Yeah that doesnt make much sense.

Bacon? · 22 Nov 2012 at 13:17

I bet you they are identical... Or at least so similar they are.

olivier renault · 22 Nov 2012 at 13:21

for £60 I wouldn't take a punt tbh.

Tallunis · 22 Nov 2012 at 18:40

i cant comment on the belkin but the nostromo i have been using for awhile now and i cant fault it if it ever broke i would just replace it feels good and is well built

jackerz123 · 22 Nov 2012 at 20:22

is it easy to game with if you are used to a normal keyboard or not?

passey89 · 22 Nov 2012 at 21:32

my nostromo arrived today.

having to use 1.3 drivers atm as 2.05 doesnt work in windows 8. just says no nostromo plugged in.

appart from tht have been using it for bf3 and wow. response is brill. more comfortable than a keyboard.

deffo a good upgrade

Tallunis · 22 Nov 2012 at 21:42

jackerz123 said:
is it easy to game with if you are used to a normal keyboard or not?

i would say it is it fits my hand perfectly you would probably never want to go back to a keyboard

Kanifee · 22 Nov 2012 at 22:24

Tallunis said:
i would say it is it fits my hand perfectly you would probably never want to go back to a keyboard

I wouldn't, can not stand using a keyboard now.

squarehead94 · 22 Nov 2012 at 23:37

the belkins are a great cheap alternative, my mate has one, brilliant bit of kit.

passey89 · 23 Nov 2012 at 09:14

u do know the nostrom is made by belkin as well?

its just a rebranded n52 with razer software

HazardO · 23 Nov 2012 at 09:36

They are the same, I think the old Belkin model had different keys though.

Also worth considering a Logitech G13.

Twirlywoos · 23 Nov 2012 at 09:42

squarehead94 said:
the belkins are a great cheap alternative, my mate has one, brilliant bit of kit.

fan boy alert!

squarehead94 · 23 Nov 2012 at 13:45

majnu said:
fan boy alert!

and how do you come to that conclusion, Because I like a Belkin product?

nob.

JoeF1 · 23 Nov 2012 at 13:51

squarehead94 said:
and how do you come to that conclusion, Because I like a Belkin product?

nob.

Dont feed them dude.

I actually zoomed in to see if i could notice any differences, then i thought OP pasted the same link twice.. :cool:

bignev72 · 23 Nov 2012 at 14:17

JoeF1 said:
Dont feed them dude.

I actually zoomed in to see if i could notice any differences, then i thought OP pasted the same link twice..

Twirlywoos · 23 Nov 2012 at 15:47

squarehead94 said:
and how do you come to that conclusion, Because I like a Belkin product?

nob.

I read it wrong, I thought you were knocking the Belkin as cheap. My bad. Sorry if I caused you any offence or hurt your feelings.

They are the same product, just different branding, the Belkin was referred to as the Nostramo at one point in product listings, until they changed the name.

squarehead94 · 2 Dec 2012 at 02:18

apology accepted. apologies for calling you a nob.

Drubit · 3 Dec 2012 at 21:37

I have both the nostromo and the n52te. Although they are basically the same exterior, inside they couldnt be more different. The n52te has on board memory so it can store your profiles so you can use it on any machine without drivers. The nostromo is purely software based and ****** software at that. I would swap my nostromo for the n52te in a heartbeat.

El-Capitain · 3 Dec 2012 at 22:09

I have the Razer and the N52 (both on my desk as we speak but only the Razer is plugged in!). The N52te is as I gather basicaly the N52 mechanically.

Differences are that the Razer has a much nicer key action (reason I bought it as the Belkin was sticking); less lag on the 8-way toggle; adjustable (well two settings anyway!). Software is fine although it doesn't highlight the on screen 'button' when you push the actual buton itself which makes setting up profiles a bit harder than the original N52.

Ii never bought a N52te due to the bad feedback people gave it.