Review: tacens mars gaming mk2

Like the Tacens Mars Gaming MK1 it is housed in a black cardboard box with red letters indicating the keyboard model and a blurred background of the keyboard.
On the back it describes all its technical characteristics in 7 different languages and some representative images of what the keyboard will be. The bundle is made up of:
- Mars Gaming MK2 keyboard Red spare keys Key extractor Instruction manual CD with drivers
The keyboard looks great by looking quite minimalist. It is completely painted in black and has dimensions of 506 x 210 x 31 mm and a weight of around 843 grams. The keyboard layout is completely in Castilian (Spanish), incorporates wrist rests with serigraphy from the series and is backlit.
As a good design "gamer" contains 9 multimedia keys, polling rate of 1000 Hz, response of 1 to 8 ms and 6 macros programmable by the included software. All a detail include two sets of keys for "AWSD" and the arrow keys (up, down, right and left). In addition, the keys from F9 to F12 allow us to calibrate the brightness in a minimum, medium, maximum percentage and with a heartbeat system.
The cable is braided with double nylon and has a considerable thickness giving it firmness and resistance. As we see in the following image, the USB is plated in 18-carat gold. These details on a keyboard € 23 seems to me a gesture to take into account with the manufacturer.
As expected it is compatible with all Windows operating systems: (Win XP / VISTA / WIN 7 32 / 64Bit / WIN 8 32Bit / 64Bit) and Linux.
As we have commented at the beginning of the article, it has a three-color backlight system: red, blue and violet with intensity effects: fixed lighting, breathing or off. Some images with the active backlit design:
Finally highlight the back where we find two areas with non-slip rubber, two legs for a slight inclination and a sticker indicating the model.
software
Final words and conclusion
Mars Gaming MK2
Design
Lighting and effects
Switch type
Macro Keys
software
Price
8/10.

Tacens Mars Gaming is a leader in the manufacture of peripherals, boxes and power supplies for all audiences. In recent weeks we have had our new gamer keyboard at hand: Mars Gaming MK2 that is recreated with a lighting system (in various colors)…

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Like the Tacens Mars Gaming MK1 it is housed in a black cardboard box with red letters indicating the keyboard model and a blurred background of the keyboard.

On the back it describes all its technical characteristics in 7 different languages and some representative images of what the keyboard will be. The bundle is made up of:

Mars Gaming MK2 keyboard Red spare keys Key extractor Instruction manual CD with drivers

The keyboard looks great by looking quite minimalist. It is completely painted in black and has dimensions of 506 x 210 x 31 mm and a weight of around 843 grams. The keyboard layout is completely in Castilian (Spanish), incorporates wrist rests with serigraphy from the series and is backlit.

As a good design "gamer" contains 9 multimedia keys, polling rate of 1000 Hz, response of 1 to 8 ms and 6 macros programmable by the included software. All a detail include two sets of keys for "AWSD" and the arrow keys (up, down, right and left). In addition, the keys from F9 to F12 allow us to calibrate the brightness in a minimum, medium, maximum percentage and with a heartbeat system.

The cable is braided with double nylon and has a considerable thickness giving it firmness and resistance. As we see in the following image, the USB is plated in 18-carat gold. These details on a keyboard € 23 seems to me a gesture to take into account with the manufacturer.

As expected it is compatible with all Windows operating systems: (Win XP / VISTA / WIN 7 32 / 64Bit / WIN 8 32Bit / 64Bit) and Linux.

As we have commented at the beginning of the article, it has a three-color backlight system: red, blue and violet with intensity effects: fixed lighting, breathing or off. Some images with the active backlit design:

Finally highlight the back where we find two areas with non-slip rubber, two legs for a slight inclination and a sticker indicating the model.

software

The application can be downloaded or used from the built-in disk. Personally I recommend you download it in case there is a newer version or if you do not have an optical drive in your computer. Installation is simple as always in Windows: "Everything Next".

Once started we see a keyboard map and three options.

Control panel: In this area it allows us to create profiles, load them, save them, edit, perform macro management… Macro Settings: It allows us to customize the six macro keys and assign them functions: created macros, multimedia, windows options, standard, Assignment of shortcuts or turn off the equipment. Advanced configuration: allows us to configure the refreshment, the response time, the color of the keys and the possibilities of brightness.

Final words and conclusion

The Mars Gaming MK2 is a membrane keyboard designed for demanding gamers and a great addition for those who want to start playing. With the layout in Spanish, 9 multimedia keys and 6 macros allow us maximum customization.

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Our experience in day to day and games has been very satisfactory. It is true that a mechanical keyboard is the best of the best but this membrane has left a great taste in our mouths.

In short, if you are looking for a keyboard with the "BBB": good, nice and cheap, the MK2 should be your choice.