How does the Saitek Eclipse II handle multiple key press?

[mr_zen256]

Hi all - I am looking at potentially upgrading my keyboard to a Saitek Eclipse II but I would like to know if it handles pressing multiple keys. I am a pretty heavy gamer and my current keyboard doesnt cope with more than 3 keys being pressed at once. My other option is more expensive G15 which apparently supports 8 keys being pressed at once. Feedback would be greatly appreciated as always

 

[sdlvx]

I have a Saitek Eclipse I, and I have not had a single problem with running out of keys while playing any games. I've had plenty of logitechs fail in this regard though.

I *think* there is a 7 key limit that the Eclipse can handle, and I would think it's even higher on the second model.

The Eclipse I has been a great keyboard. It's quiet, responsive, and it takes a lot of keypresses. My only complaint is that the backlit keys have started to wear a little, which is leaking light, but I have heard they fixed it with the 2nd model. I would suggest a saitek keyboard from my experience with the Eclipse I. It's pretty rigid too, it's not like the z-board or logitech keyboard I replaced that had a little play in it when twisting it.