AZERON CYBORG: BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW (4 Month Thoughts/Opinions)
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Here are my honest thoughts of MY CUSTOM Azeron Cyborg after using it for four whole months. Thanks for watching, and be sure to watch my unboxing video if you have not already seen it :)
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It took me about 3-4 hours before I made a good key-bind set up for my Azeron, my reflexes had been a little flawed because my lack of memory on exactly what bind was what, but once a week passed, BOOM baby I was rolling in it. I love this keypad and I’m waiting on my all black Cyborg. I’m happy someone else has had a very similar experience with it. Great key pad, not a keyboard. It’s for GAMING and it does a fucking good job at it.
absolutely fackin right brother! this thing is absolutely amazing. Your comment right here is what i want people to see in regards to setting this bad boy up. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment your experience thus far. This community is small, and I hope to showcase how great it is. Much love :)
Is it good for MOBA games like Smite, league of legend, Paragon?
I've had my cyborg for a few months now. You don't have to leave the game to reset your binds. I found myself setting up what I thought would work for me, then changing it several times until I found what worked better. Just have the cyborg app open play off the software settings and transfer to onboard memory when you think it's how you want it. It does take time to train your fingers how to move (and not move) to hit keys so it becomes muscle memory. Be prepared to spend time on that as well.
This was absolutely perfect, my friend! Appreciate you taking the time to watch the vid and let people know of your tip to make their process smoother. Much love :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to review this :) I ended up buying the cyborg compact a couple weeks ago. Like you said, my transition from controller to M&K was awful. Mainly play fortnite and the extra binds I couldn’t reach with my small hands. Not to mention WASD movement was so tough to grasp. This will make my transition so much smoother
I was the same way with keyboard, but sadly i did not invest as much time as i nearly should have on keyboard, but overall i felt that controller was way more "admirable" for me to be better at and stayed; however, I knew that the azeron was gonna be for me when i saw the cyborg was dropping. You should let me know how the cyborg compact is when you get it. I'm thinking of ordering one myself. I 100% think that decision is perfect for the games you play. Thank you so much for tuning into this video :)
Love your review, and particularly how you stress how people need to take the time and effort to set it up and learn it, both physically and in the software. I ordered a custom made Cyborg yesterday and will probablybe REALLY impatient with the wait ahead. Plan on using this with both various shooters and GuildWars 2. ^_^
Thank you for pointing that out because i feel like so many people, including myself, always cling towards settings of skilled players and would try to force it on themselves, rather than trying to just figure it out. Appreciate you tuning in my friend :)
Got my grubby little paws on a secondhand Azeron Compact with a flat palmrest and have spent about 8 hours in "Hell Let Loose" with it as well as an hour in "Outward" and I frickin' LOVE this thing! Took me 1-2 hours to tweak the controller into a shape that fit my hand and to learn not to accidentally bump every button when I wanted to do something, but apart from that the learning curve has been rather easy. I play using both mouse/keyboard and controllers in equal measure, so that might be why. Anyway, I really recommend this to anyone curious about is and I'm now doubly excited for my custom ordered Cyborg to arrive. ^_^
@@gobo2093 glad you are enjoying your keypad experience my friend :)
5 months later, how is it going?
@Ancry Still love it. Never got around to try it with Guild Wars 2, but I've used it (and still do) with loads of other games. It doesn't do much for you in mainly mouse driven games like City Skylines and such, but with most other games I've found it useful and more comfortable than a keyboard. :)
I have been running a Azeron for maybe 3 or so years at this point. I have a page set up for every game i play. I find its easier that way so that the same keys do the same thing in every game where some games tend to switch up the standard key binds. Its a bit tedious at first but well worth it in the long run
Ordered mine 3 weeks ago. Will be here this week. Super stoked and can't wait. I love that it was a thunbstick. My problem. On keyboard was not using a,s,d lol. And only used w and mouse for movement. And when I tried I hut different keys lol. This thing is a game changer.
Absolutely is a game changer. Genuinely have no desire to go back to Keyboard either. Thank you so much for taking the time to check this video out, and be on the lookout for a new Azeron video soon :)
Really unique, but you seem to have been playing great with it!
Great review man!
Hey Chris thank you for the kind words man! Hope you enjoyed the video and found some insight on the cyborg. Much love :)
I absolutely love my Cyborg! The price hurts but I ended buying a new one after trying out a refurb for a few months (now in the cabinet for a backup). I finally bit the bullet after I got tired of returning the Razer Tartarus (went through 3 in under a year) and the Azeron has been worth the premium.
love to hear that you were willing to give the azeron the chance buddy. Definitely a great step towards a more fun gaming experience! Appreciate the comment as well :)
Thanks for the review, I ordered a cyborg compact about a week ago. Question do you recommend using the thumb stick as wasd or analog in a game like cod and how would analog thumb stick be recognized by pc in cod? Thanks!
Absolutely my man, I also just got my cyborg compact. As for your answer, I do think it would be best to try and use WASD for your keypad; however, I am also unfamiliar with the reWASD software, and that is what this new model will be using instead of the typical azeron software. Once I get my cyborg compact set up, I hope to have a much more clear answer, and maybe even a video regarding the new software. Appreciate you taking the time to do all of this my friend :)
@@addyplatinum thank you. Look forward to seeing it
This is a good jawn. I still want to try one of these
I think you of all people could make this thing even bigger my friend :)
thank you for this awesomely detailed video dude. subbed 🫡
Hey man thank you so much for the kind words! Really trying to figure video making/creation out, and seeing things like this make me feel like I’m doing alright :)
I got my first Azeron a few years ago because I too was going from Console/Controller to PC and for most shooters a regular keyboard was manageable but only when it came to Fortnite with building, my hand/wrist would hurt with all the keys you’d have to reach for. Azeron fixed that real quick. Fast forward to today, I don’t even play Fortnite build mode anymore but still stick with the Azeron.
Thank you for this opinion on this. I have a PC to game on but it collects dust because of limited use in my left hand so I am restricted to consol. I play mostly Dayz. Would like your opinion if you have played this game and how well this functions for you is this game. Thanks
I personally find DayZ to be an interesting and overall fun game, but I have not quite mastered the inventory management and optimal keypad setup for it; however, the azeron cyborg is an amazing choice for this game in my opinion!
I feel like this would be great since I wanted the joystick. I play on keyboard but the pain I get from holding wasd and hitting keys especially with long nails was annoying. Hopefully this works. I used the razer keypad but the joystick on that died out fast
I can tell you for certain that both of my keypads that I've played at least 1k+ hours on have never experienced any drifts of the sorts. To add to this, I think Azeron support is great with helping users replace analog switches and what to purchase. High key recommend :)
@@addyplatinum ordered one thanks to your video!!
@@Platano305 that's amazing to hear, and I really hope this creates an enjoyable gaming experience for you because I truly think it is an amazing product and continues to makes my gaming more fun. Appreciate you watching and commenting :)
I just got one. What are your fps/ warzone key binds?
SORRY FOR THE LONG RESPONSE IN ADVANCE, I tried to make it as detailed as possible, because I’m working on a script for a new upload regarding WZ/MW2 binds. So my starting question is which software are you using? I believe newer Azerons use the reWASD software, so if you’re using that, I’d have to explain a little bit more specific, but I basically bind the closest row that you curl your fingers back for all the essential movements (interact, jump, slide/crouch, etc). The buttons you physically have to press down like a normal keyboard I use for reload, melee, grenades for some games, etc. the buttons you have to push like a doorbell I use for swapping weapons, kill streaks, etc. the top rack I use for other kill streaks, pings, and actions like that. The two side buttons (near the index and pinky fingers) I use for the map and then inventory menu, the bottom row that’s closest the the keypads palm rest I use for the specialist abilities (munitions box, dead silence, etc.), switching between firing types (single shot, semi auto, etc.), and things of that nature. Once again, sorry if this didn’t exactly answer the way you wanted it to, but a video will hopefully be out soon to help guide you to your optimal binds :)
One thlng I always wonder about this thing, does it support "custom" layers, like holding shift but different? On my little 40% board, which only gives me 22 keys while gaming, there's firmware on it that lets me do stuff like... - Space when tapping but shifts the keyboard to number row punctuation if it's held - Numbers where QWERTY sits with another modifier - Pressing ESC while holding that locks it to function keys While stuff like that is mostly for typing, I've found it can help for games where you have tons of keybinds, too, because you can literally multiply the number of inputs you have. It wouldn't have been usable otherwise. There's significantly more buttons on this thing, and WASD gets saved by the joystick, but it'd still kind of suck if you can't do that. Because if you *can* than it's totally usable even for MMOs.
Dang man you and I have a lot of similar questions about the keypad. This is the first real in depth question that has left me thinking. I’d love to see a video or anything on the 40% boards to get an idea and then see if I can formulate that. I’d assume unfortunately it would just be the need to setup multiple bind pages on the keypad firmware and then pressing the little button on the side of the claw to change the page of binds to make sure all the MMO binds are accommodated. With all that being said, thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and share that type of question. Hope you enjoyed, and hopefully I can get a better answer for you in the future :)
@@addyplatinum Thanks for taking the time to reply to that. There's a video by winter Nebs called "My 34 key keymap" which pushes this idea to totally insane levels, I think it does a good job of illustrating what I'm talking about.
@@colbyboucher6391 Ill be sure to check that out thanks again boss
@@addyplatinum Just answered my own question, Azeron Software supports layering and key combos, and it all saves to the board itself. So yeah... this thing's pretty much perfect.
@@colbyboucher6391 Yup, it's supported in the software. If you want an even nicer GUI and some extra features, look into reWASD, they're partnered with azeron so it's supported. Personally I just got the advanced mapping module for 7 bucks and that's all I needed.
NOOOOOOOOO! I came here to be talked out of buying one, but now I'm gonna have to check my bank balance again
if you aren't looking to customize one, amazon has the cheaper options of azeron keypad products :)
also, just want to say thank you so much for watching and commenting on the video :)
Hi I'm new. Appreciate the genuine critiques, this sounds like a potential buy from me since I'm in the transition from PS4 to PC right now.
if you got the bread, give this a whirl :)
Imagine if games were specifically designed for this controller. Can you imagine an Elder Scrolls style game with WoW style keybinds? Like all the spells being hotbar assigned? With a free aiming mouse at the same time? I can imagine some hardcore wizarding.
That would be absolutely lit fam. I am definitely looking to try and do RPG/First Person RPG style games on the channel here in the future. What keypad do you have if you don't mind me asking?
I ordered one it took like 5 days to get here and ive been using it I'd say it's worth it better than a gmk joystick.
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You are the flames my friend
8:20 I am that man. I’m not wasting 3 of my main fingers on my non mouse hand for walking around…. Just a waste of digits
Very respectable my friend, that's what makes the thumbstick a very enjoyable component for my gaming experience on PC. Appreciate you watchin!
Why not set the Azeron keys to a standard, logical layout, and bind keys in games to match? That's what I've done for 14 years with my Logitech G13. Very, very few games won"t allow you to remap the controls. That was you pop into settings, and go: "fire, check, grenade, remap, check, reload, remap, check" in the same way every time. You're never leaving the game that way, just immediate update and you're good.
Appreciate you commenting this. Makes it a lot easier for others. I've since figured out a similar method with my other keypads. Thanks for watching!
This is the way I've been doing it for nearly 20 years. Like I have a "shooter" profile and rebind in game. For games that need some cuztromizing I just duplicate my standard genre profile and adjust it for the specific game.
@@Myrdraall Definitely gonna be using that for future games i play. Right now I am having a hard time playing Escape From Tarkov and DayZ with the Azeron because of how many different actions are necessary for them. Appreciate the comment :)
Coming from controller and being left-handed this definitely feels like the way to go. Tried playing on the keyboard, but just feels terrible having to use 3 fingers to move around and some keys are actually impossible to hit if you are moving diagonally on a keyboard. Since I am also left-handed I have to rebind all of the keys either way no matter what I play because instead of wasd I use pl;'. Seems like even then I can just initially map keyboard keys to buttons through the azerons software that are generally the same and just tweak a few depending on the title.
already on the money with it my friend in terms of binding. If you really take the time to think about the games you play and how you want the azeron to feel while playing, you absolutely come up with optimal binds that you don't really have to tweak! It took me an absurd amount of time to progress with a keyboard and decided to try the azeron and haven't looked back since! you! Appreciate you commenting :)
how come you had to close the game over and over, when i was setting up my controls i just had the game in borderless full screen and would just change things on the fly without closing anything?
I actually did try this method at first thinking it would work, but for some odd reason my new binds wouldnt register on the game in real time, thus causing me to close out every time. Appreciate you commenting that though because others may find the same results as you :)
Why can't the buttons be bound to keyboard keys and then you just bind the keyboard keys to functions in game ?
@@oman636 they are indeed bound to the keyboard binds, but the tricky thing is figuring out where and what finger you like to do a specific action. Since there’s no space bar on the keypad, I had to test out where I thought it feel most comfortable for me to have the space or “jump” key
@@oman636 also, I think my process of setting up my key binds may have been a little messed up because others in the comments have said they were able to establish key binds rather fast and in real time without needing to closing out a specific game frequently
Why not just change the in game key bindings to fit your already mapped cyborg keys instead of changing keys in azeron app?
That is definitely an option that you can do 100%. My only concern is specific binds that you have to initially set up dont feel right, especially if you still main MnK, i wouldnt want you guys to change the binds of your game itself to reflect that if it really isnt your cup of tea yet. Definitely a possibility that can work for many. Appreciate you tuning into the video :)
I wouldn't agree that this is mainly designed for ppl switching from controller to M+K. I'm a PC gamer only and I use Keyspads since Dota was created for WC3 as I was sick of remembering all the different keybinds for the different heros. so I just had the SW open in background and after picking my hero, quickly tabbed out to switch my heros hotkeys to being 4 buttons in a row. wasn't the most convenient situation but massively improved the ingame experience. since then I've always had a keypad. first the n52 nostromo, then the orbweaver and now a tartarus. they all had a d-pad/joystick which i've bound to wasd to free the other 4 fingers for hotkeys. after getting used to it it's a total mess if you try to play games with a normal keyboard. especially when I started playing MMORPGs like RoM and WoW they came in handy because everyone is complaining about the crazy amount of hotkeys you can/should use and ppl try to get it done with modifiers like Shift/Crtl/Alt+binds while i just have one hotkey per spell and can reach all of them without leaving my wasd thumbstick. so imho it is not mainly for console gamers but also for games where you need a good amount of hotkeys. I think Azeron has a fantastic idea with the cyborg, especially due to the customizability and ergonomics, but atm I'm too scarred of wasting money as there are very many negativ reviews in regards of build quality, customer support etc. and the price and shipping-times are really long. My Tartarus lasts for 5 years now without any issues. and if it ever failes I could get a new one via Amazon or in the next electronic store within 1h-1d for about 100€ while atm the delivery time for the cyborg is about 3w and the price is about 3x...
Totally agree with this as well. Was hoping someone like you would be able to share your story about being a PC gamer from the start and using something similar. It really helps those trying to get into PC gaming the right ideas for how to pick it up, especially with hotkeys and things of that nature, so I appreciate you sharing your experiences. As for purchasing, I feel like I don't see too many negative reviews online, however, looking at certain places can definitely depict certain results. I definitely understand the shipping fear also, but I have 3 Azerons now, and all of them have shipped in great shape, so it's very half-and-half here for me. I would say if you want to focus on the cheaper end, definitely keep doing what you are doing, and if you're looking at mid-price for a keypad similar, the MoveMaster is another great option that someone recently opened my eyes to. Regardless, I will still gladly recommend the Azeron 100%. Thanks you for doing this :)
Could just look up the internet what the Key layout is for the game and print it out so you can save alot of time
That’s a pretty good one too. Just don’t get super caught up in specific players’ settings and that could work perfectly :)
For a left handed gamer, this is appealing. I play with my right hand on wasd, and using f or other keys off to the right can be a bit uncoordinated. You can order this to fit either hand. I just worry about the quality control. The Cyborg would be great for games like Ready or Not, Squad, Arma as well as plenty of other complicated pc games 🇦🇺
There are definitely a variety of different games that you can play with the cyborg itself, and to be honest for some, the build can feel fragile, since it is 3D printed material, but as long as you are not full blown throwing this keypad into the wall, it can last. My BIGGEST recommendation i can give to you is to look at how complex the games you play are, and base your keypad purchase around that. If you only play FPS like COD and things of that nature, Compacts are your best bang for your buck on amazon; however, if systems can get really complex with loot, spells, etc. I highly recommend a cyborg. Big S/O to the first lefty gamer also. Thanks for tuning into the video my friend :)
@@addyplatinum there's probably a few other left handed gamers on your channel, but they don't feel the need to mention it, I guess. I only raise it as to point out the lack of products available for left handed ( lefty is a dirty word for a different reason for me 😜) folks. I'm in my 50s I don't throw much of anything about I just swear 😂🇦🇺
@@Hipporider oh absolutely i can bet theres more out there, but having the option in the first place is absolutely incredible :)
Just put the game in windowed mode at a lower resolution (1080/720p) then you can easily switch back and forth between the game and Azeron software to make adjustments
Absolutely love this idea a lot actually. I wasn't sure why it wasn't translating in game the way I liked, but definitely gonna be using this for future binds. Appreciate the tip, and HUGE thanks for taking the time to watch the vid :)
I really wanted to buy this but I'm not trash on a keyboard.
if there is ever a deal in the future, id say consider it, but keyboard warriors are keyboard warriors my friend, so keep grinding however it makes the games fun :)
@@addyplatinum Yeah, I'll definitely buy when there's a sale just to have one.
Can’t wait until mine comes love the video do you steam by chance ? Would love to follow channel
i used to a while back on twitch when lockdown was happening, but i havent stream much in the last few months; however, I am always looking to get back into it, whether it be on Twitch or right here on KZhead. Thanks for the support in watching this video :)
What a gamer
"Unique" gamer huh?
@@addyplatinum mhm. Might have to buy one of these fuckers with your sales pitch
I ended up getting the move master over this product. Has a better joystick
I will certainly look into that product, but as long as it makes your gaming experience better, I am happy to have offered another avenue. Appreciate the comment :)
@@addyplatinum let me know if you need a link to the website.
Bro you don’t need to leave the game to change binds. Just minimise fane and open azeron software
ive had a few people tell me that. my only issue that i had was when i did that and then started playing, it for some reason didnt update in game. Definitely believe you guys 100% though :)
The problem is, you get used to this and then the company dissappears. You can't buy another one and then your screwed.
If you dont mind me asking, what do you mean by that?
Giveaway??
Maybe someday if I can get the channel up and running :)
Fortnite is still the highest skill game imo. I don't really know any games that require more skill. All other FPS games are only about shooting; Fortnite has building & editing which opens up an entirely new level of strategy.
i absolutely agree tbh. The keypad can be an amazing thing in comp, but sadly dont see or know anybody that learned how to use one except for Liquid Chap...
@@addyplatinum I didn't know he used a gaming pad! Did he use an Azeron or something else? Yours is one of the most positive, but also the most analytical reviews of the Azeron I've seen, & it's close to pushing me over the edge. Love that color scheme too, but I've seen some reviews that are highly critical of the switches on the Azeron, have you run into any problems there? I already use a Z-mouse (check that out if you don't know what it is), so I'm already used to strange configurations already, & I'm a shredder guitarist & pianist, so I think I could rage w/one of these lmao, but I'm afraid to pull the trigger & buy one!
@@JeighNeither yeah he did it for the purpose of a video and that was it really. If he stayed on it, he wouldve been a game changer. Tbh i havent run into any issues with mine besides the WASD movement overall being weird and not registering, but that's why reWASD is a good fix it seems, but i havent checked that out too much. I would say that the switches are still some ways away, but this community will need some big peeps (hopefully me lol) to help get it there for customizing switches. Totally think if it you have the time, the desire, and the extra money, even buying one off of amazon is worth it :)
@@addyplatinum Thx for the breakdown, I appreciate your honesty. I can see how it's not right for everybody, but I'm definitely in the target audience. Not only am I able to tinker w/gadgets, but I enjoy it. I've done a little research and found that there are replacement switches that work in the pad, that are much higher quality (actually 10m clicks), although I couldn't find anyone that has actually ordered them from China & installed them. I guess someone's gotta be the gunnie pig lol. I think I'll pull the trigger on one of these then; damn, that pun was unintended, but I'm leaving it. I think you're right, since they released the Cyborg fairly recently, there probably won't be any updates for a while, & now is as good a time as any to buy one. Thanks again, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback w/me!
@@JeighNeither Absolutely dude that is what I am here for and hopefully can find my passion in gaming for again is through the azeron community. If you're curious about latest models, the cyborg compact just recently launched too. As always, appreciate you tuning into the video and hopefully many more to come :)