SteelSeries Zboard

With its ability to adapt for any game through removeable keysets the SteelSeries Zboard is a completely unique gaming keyboard. The “anti-ghosting” feature allows for 7 simultaneous keystrokes opposed to the standard 2-4 on other keyboards. The entire keyboard can be fully customized through the use of the included SteelSeries Z Engine software, enabling macros to be dragged and dropped onto specific keys by use of the program. The SteelSeries Zboard is equipped with 2 USB ports and includes a standard keyset for everyday use plus a specially developed gaming keyset.

• SteelSeries Zboard highlights:


• SteelSeries Z Engine allows full customization of each key


• Pre-defined profiles for more than 150 games


• Anti-ghosting capability: Up to 7 simultaneous keystrokes


• Internal hub with 2 USB ports


• Interchangeable Keysets


• Internal hub with 2 USB ports

Product Features

USB Hub
Your Zboard Base is equipped with 2 USB (bus powered) connectors. This HUB supports low voltage devices (up to 100mA) such as mice, joystick or memory sticks. Now you can plug devices directly to your Zboard without the hassle of crawling down to your PC.

Hot Keys
A set of nine hot keys launch common functions such as E-mail, Calculator and My Computer or allow you to instantly return to a pre-selected destination, such as a file, folder, program or web page.

Multimedia Keys
A set of 7 one-touch multimedia control buttons: play/pause, stop, next/previous track, volume up/down and mute.

Additional LED Indicators
In addition to the standard 3 LED (Caps, Scroll and Num lock) Zboard has additional 3 LEDs to indicate Zboard enhanced functionality (Pad Lock, Bar Lock and Enable).

Swap Keysets
Easily interchange between the gaming keyset, the standard keyset or any one of the Limited Edition Keysets.

Fully Customizable
Programmable with easy-to-use drag-and-drop macro editing Over 125 pre-defined key mapping layouts Learn more about Z Engine

The Gaming Keyset

"Butterfly" Movement Keys
Enlarged and sloped "butterfly" movement keys that keep fingers comfortable and accurate!

Labeled Command Keys
Commonly used command keys for FPS/Action games are labeled for faster and better performance in game.

Dome-Shaped Keys
Unique domed action keys give gamers the responsive feel that they demand.

Control Zones
Players can easily access more critical commands with the one hand control zone.

Technological Advantages
Registers up to 7 simultaneous key-strokes, in comparison to 2-4 on most other keyboards! Jump, move forward, lean left, change weapons and shoot at the same time! QWERTY (Standard) keys for chatting without interrupting the action.

The Standard Keyset

Everday Typing
Based on a traditional 108 key layout, your easily use the Zboard for daily computing functions.

Control and Windows® Labeled Commands
The typing zone has 2 sets of commands common to Windows® applications labeled for your convenience.

Special "macro" Keys
The activation of the "Bar Lock" and "Pad Lock" keys reassigns the numerical keys and the function (F) keys to advanced functionality inherent to Windows® applications.

Windows® Quick Commands
The Windows® Pad includes 16 commands for frequently used Windows features such as Minimize/Maximize, My Computer, Show Desktop and more.

Internet Explorer Quick Commands
The Internet Bar includes 12 commands for frequently used Internet Explorer features such as Home, Backward/Forward, My Favorites and more.