The Good: This small, flat, sleek keyboard looks fantastic on any desk and establishes the owner as a no-nonsense hardcore gamer. Media controls are discreet and practically unnoticeable, leaving nothing to distract from gaming. The rubberized non-slip keys are very responsive, and the backlighting can be set so that only the WASD keys show up. It's a little gimmicky, but surprisingly cool. This keyboard has an overall rock-solid design that stays perfectly in place even during intense gaming.

The Bad: Key letters can't be seen without backlighting turned on, even in well-lit rooms. Keyboard has only one USB port, which uses a dedicated USB plug. Gamers who don't want to use the built-in USB, headphone and/or microphone ports will have a lot of wires dangling around.

Verdict: The Lycosa may be a little pricey, but gamers looking for a highly responsive keyboard for super-intense gaming sessions should give it some consideration. Not only does it look great, but no-nonsense design keeps focus on the game, where it belongs. We wished that it had some dedicated macro keys, but those that want it can check out the Razer Tarantula instead.