If you have a keyboard that works with a major manufacturer’s software, some games have themed color schemes that change in-game to match the game scene you’re in.
I guess if you’re playing in a completely dark room, sometimes it’s nice to be able to see the keys by being backlit. I can type the alphabet stuff without looking easily, and most game control keys, but sometimes there are keys you don’t use very often where you kind of want to look to see if you’re hitting the right key. Having a pure white backlight isn’t always great in the dark, and having a bright rainbow isn’t always great either. Having the colors match the color scheme of what’s on your screen, again, completely unnecessary, but I can still see my keys and it matches the vibe. I’ve also only used it a handful of times.
Because they can? It’s kinda cool if you’re in a dark or dimly lit room. Obviously unnecessary. I have used it a few times on my desktop but most of my favorite games don’t have it supported. I also use a gaming laptop for my work because I do some video editing and it overall has good specs. But I don’t even have the RGB turned on for it, it’s just a work laptop to me.
doingthestuff@lemy.lol 1 day ago
If you have a keyboard that works with a major manufacturer’s software, some games have themed color schemes that change in-game to match the game scene you’re in.
anguo@lemmy.ca 1 day ago
I’m aware of that, but it sounds even more distracting.
doingthestuff@lemy.lol 1 day ago
I guess if you’re playing in a completely dark room, sometimes it’s nice to be able to see the keys by being backlit. I can type the alphabet stuff without looking easily, and most game control keys, but sometimes there are keys you don’t use very often where you kind of want to look to see if you’re hitting the right key. Having a pure white backlight isn’t always great in the dark, and having a bright rainbow isn’t always great either. Having the colors match the color scheme of what’s on your screen, again, completely unnecessary, but I can still see my keys and it matches the vibe. I’ve also only used it a handful of times.
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Me, a 41 year old: …but why?
doingthestuff@lemy.lol 1 day ago
Because they can? It’s kinda cool if you’re in a dark or dimly lit room. Obviously unnecessary. I have used it a few times on my desktop but most of my favorite games don’t have it supported. I also use a gaming laptop for my work because I do some video editing and it overall has good specs. But I don’t even have the RGB turned on for it, it’s just a work laptop to me.