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We all have to start somewhere, and if you're still at the 'office keyboard and cheap mouse' stage of your PC gaming journey, you'll be glad to know that it's finally time to make an upgrade.
As part of the Prime Day deals, the Asus ROG Strix Scope II X is now down to $95.99 at Amazon — this is the first time it's fallen below the $99.99 mark, and it's also more affordable than Asus' other keyboards, making it a pretty tempting buy right now. If you're ready for your first serious gaming keyboard, it's worth taking a closer look.
Every member of the Asus ROG Strix Scope II X family is reduced, as well as some other models from the brand, and you can find those discounts below.
Explaining its lower price, the Scope II X is wired, and doesn't have wireless connectivity, and it's also a little more compact, but its cables and switches are more robust than on the original model. For most gamers, it's probably the best pick of the bunch.
Should you buy the Asus ROG Strix Scope II X?
The ROG Strix Scope II series, rounded out by the standard and 96 models, all have mechanical keys. This kind of button has a tactile 'click' which feels more responsive to use for gaming, and they're incredibly durable too (no more disintegrating WASD keys).
Gamers tend to opt for them for these reasons, and so if you're beginning to buy some serious gaming accessories, it's a great place to start. A mechanical keyboard like the Strix Scope II X will last for a long time, and you won't really see a need to upgrade unless it's worn out or damaged.
The one question is cabling: if you absolutely need a wireless model, it's not going to suit your needs. Otherwise, though, you're sorted.
Plenty of other keyboards are discounted over Prime Day right now, but the biggest reductions often come on higher-priced keyboards, like 8Khz ones or those with robust, WASD-hammering designs. For most gamers, the Strix Scope II X is more than enough.
- Asus ROG Strix Scope II |
$139.99$109.99 at Amazon - Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 |
$179.99$146.99 at Amazon - Asus ROG Azoth |
$249.99$161.49 at Amazon
If you're looking for other items for your gaming set-up, we're monitoring all of the Prime Day gaming deals that'll help you pick up more kit. We've also rounded up all the best gaming keyboards so you can see how Asus' options stack up and find some other options worth considering.
