Razer Nostromo Review by Swifty (WoW Gameplay/Commentary)

[@Lrn2hmp]

Miss this swifty

[@MadPointlessTV]

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[@deceptikhon]

I think we grew up in the same era swifty and when I watch your videos of how you got to where you are I think to myself geee this guys a real inspiration. I really love the story of your arcade operation days and actually making a living off it. much respect.

[@Yokenshiro11]

it's been 11 years and am still using my nostromo daily for gaming, that mini keyboard is a beast that has been with me for so long :)

[@sparto2132]

Dude omg, I remember watching this video when I like 13 years old because I wanted to play WOW but hated the key layout so got a nostromo and have been playing MMO's ever since. This video brings back so many memories and it's just a review!

[@anthonyc2488]

By far the best review possible answer most any and every question you can have, great job, and thank you Swifty for taking the time to review it, completely helped me decide to get both the Nostromo keypad and Naga mouse

[@RaginKagen]

Awesome, thanks for making that review/demo of the Nostromo. I was on the fence about getting one for SWTOR but now I am definitely ordering one.

[@cod4andmw2vidguy]

Swifty Thank you ever since i got the Razer Nostromo ive stopped from being a clicker and started keybinding it helped me improve my DPS by a Ton in PvP

[@JACKxTHExRIPPER]

just bought one, and its pretty awesome so far. made a macro to log into SWTOR, and remapped a few things. gonna get more in depth with it now hopefully

[@johanlmcom]

Another tip is one can use the scrollwheel for changing stances. OR Target closest X (scroll back) Target next (scroll up) Target focus (click) I use a classical Mx518 and were looking around for a replacement, found your Naga video and then this. So going to get the Naga. ;)

[@Newbpwng]

I have Nostromo for few months now and it is amazing, will never have to buy a full sized gaming keyboard again ever

[@johanlmcom]

I been using the Nostromo n52 since it 1st came out aka the Grey nonGlowing one for mmorpg's and I still love it. Been playing for years as a main healer/tank, secondary healer/tank + WoW Arena PvP and can't live without it. When they "Grey" went out out of production I even stocked up on 4 more some years ago. The original one still works so I havn't even taken em out of the boxes yet. :P

[@DeathInSilver]

Great review, I was looking at this earlier today and was unsure about it till I saw your review. Keep up the good work!

[@stevecav1138]

I've read stacks of reviews but this answered all the REAL questions I had (eg sitting it on your knee). I'm sold.

[@DKCrusaders]

never once have i ever been dissapointed by you swifty you always make my day with ur uplifting spirit and it never fails!!! keep it up bro

[@Railer61]

My setup was inspired by Swiftys setup, gotten so used to my Nostromo now that going back to a keyboard would really feel weird. And not only do I use it for WoW, but Skyrim and TF2 which I play mainly now and works real well.

[@scottallenbrogan8871]

thank you for your video!!! I'm a truck driver and mobility really huge for me. I just got the nicest gaming laptop on the market right now, so I'm ready to get gaming while traveling the country :D This shoud defintely help!!

[@Dookitydook]

Just received mine from amazon and tried it out. So far i really like it, being a clicker its so much faster OMG

[@Dracotonis]

I just got one of these, getting used to it, its hard to go from a keyboard to this but im sticking to it, its so comfortable!

[@Railer61]

I just got a nostromo a few days ago. It was big for my hand at first, small to begin with. Gotten used to it, and I use the D pad for movement in wow, So then I can use the spell buttons without stopping my attacking to hit a movement key. I'm a mouse turner so it all works out.

[@johanlmcom]

On the downside you "loose" on a way the other 2 "thumbbuttons", atleast for vital functions. Reason is simply that if you reaches for those you stop to a halt. But they still have uses, as for "autorun" as an example. You will be amazed how much easier AND relaxing for the hand it will be to run with the cross and stear with the mouse.

[@KronicMind]

This is the gamepad I've been looking for, thanks for the review!

[@cjmk88]

i ordered mine today just waiting on delivery cant wait

[@Tiremanjd66]

Just getting into gaming and have the Naga. Am considering getting the Nostromo, thanks Swifty for that review! :)

[@Jiakurai]

I've had mine for a while. The d-pad isn't that bad at all. I love it for using it as a Joystick.

[@docwes1]

You are the man i was contemplating if i should get the nostromo since i already had the belkin but you made me a believer so i will be upgrading to it i already own the naga and love it WEwt~ Thanks for the video on showing how you do macros and bindings its really helpful to see how a pro does it

[@zackthelmo155]

Man I have this too and it's awesome! The thing I love most is that I use button 16 so I can switch to my pvp mode and farming mode so quickly in world of warcraft

[@johanlmcom]

@skarpskyttar I had 2 "main"s. Warrior (Played main tank and Arena) and Priest. The trick is to use the Nostromo as a extension to the game aka rely on the ingame mechanics and adapt the Nostromo to that aka use the Nostromo as a keyboard, NOT as a 3rd program macro monster. What I did on my warrior is that tied the stance buttons to the Nostromo scrollwheel. Up > Arms , Down > Fury , Click > Defence Then the Nostromo keys 1 > 12 mirrors ingames 1 > 0 and +, ´´ on the regular keyboard.

[@thegamegeek13]

Just got the nostromo yesterday. Never letting go of it.

[@MrKirk91]

Swifty, Thanks to your awesome review i bought a nostromo :) it comes tomorrow and i can't wait. :) Thank you dude!

[@johanlmcom]

@datCRUNKbuay Yes. You use the "thumbjoystick". The trick is to NOT program it to WASD, but to QWES (front/back, strafe left/right) and then you stear with the most for turns. I used to play Area like that. It's a very "relaxing" setup for your hand and can play hours and hours without any problems.

[@TPYgaming]

Thank you so much Swifty! I allways get carpal tunnel when gaming and you have just informed to me that there is a solutio

[@MrColdroom]

i came across your channel through athene! i have been watching all of your videos! keep up the good work :)

[@71tatz]

i am so looking into your setup man. keep up the vidz you made me love my warrior again!!

[@Noobalurt]

@xKbps1 @9:15 he show you his setup. The WASD keys were left unchanged... If you read bad reviews on the Nastromo, its almost always over the D-Pad, and the users Failed attempt to use it for movement. The up, down, left, right on the D pad are awesome FOR HOT KEYS / CUSTOM Macros... The points in-between them not so great... Just don't be a noob thinking you going to use it like a Snes controller to moving around with.

[@HaVeNation]

That looks amazing, great vid Swifty!! I hope i can get a Nostromo some day!!

[@Dejoblue]

Great video. I have tried for years to get people to try the N52. Once you stick with it and get used to it, you simply cant go back. I have the original n52 and the te and want to make the change over to the Razer. I know from experience that the product had better support and better drivers and software since Razer's involvement, I cant wait to get the Razer Nostromo now. This video cinched it for me to upgrade. (DAMN that software is the shit!)

[@Syllaren]

@datCRUNKbuay the current nostromo game pad comes with 15 basic keys, 9 keys for a joystick, a small button above the joystick(extremely quick access), and a scroll wheel. every single key can be any key you want, in addition to this the naga he mentions in the vid(i use the same) has the 1 through = layout on the side in addition to a programmable scroll and 2 programmable buttons. if you have a problem binding a movement keys somewhere in that you have problems more important than that xp

[@tnartey]

Lol I remember watching your review of the belkin version 2 years ago, I instantly bought it and haven't played a game without it.

[@kishendev3736]

u SIR got my utmost respect !!! even u've got sponsors ur still using ur old mouse mat!!!! respect from A MALAYSIA wow player here!!!!!!!! GUA SALUTE LU AH BRADER!!!! (IT MEANS I SALUTE U BROTHER IN MALAYSIAN LANGUAGE)

[@johanlmcom]

@LvKingsfield No. to QWES > thumbjoystick and stear with the mouse. Then all the regular keys are open for normal the normal hotbar. Atleast I think this is the best way to do it.

[@DarthXile]

I use my Nostro on my leg too. no desk to play at, Just me on my couch, Nostro on my leg, Naga on the arm rest, on a nice big TV. I love my Nostro.

[@skateoria]

Why do you have another Goliathus under your nostromo?

[@JasonV8S550]

great review as always, I am sold. Gonna have to get one of these.

[@AWVfilm]

Im getting both of them at the same time now, and i just think it will be much easier with all the available key binds with the nostromo and naga combined and so much will be close to hand

[@Tiberiustank]

Thanks swifty for the great review,saving up for your epic set up to give me the advantage in wow:)

[@WarriorMuddy]

Got my Nostromo and it really work great in pvp. all my necessary skills on my left hand.

[@Antichrist11111]

I've never liked swifty simply because everyone was so crazy about him, but after seeing this, I must admit he is bloody awesome! And what an amazing tool, definately going to consider buying one

[@JakobSmit]

Just got both the Razer BlackWidow Ultimate and the Nostromo for my birthday, damn i'm happy! :D

[@jbpartyboy]

Thanks for this video it helped me finally make a decision on which Razer product to purchase.

[@Yalifin]

Thanks! Was looking for info about Nostromo. Now I need to buy one.

[@itspism]

It depends on how much you are willing to pay, the Nomstromo is the cheaper version of the orbweaver. they have their own pros and cons, but if have the money, buy the orbweaver.

[@Anawsomeplauge]

awsome review, ure the one that convinced me to use razer for my gaming equipment

[@webdivauk]

It's really good and works well with a mouse such as a Naga. It's made a huge difference to my game play.

[@sheepmellow]

Excellent review. Answered a lot of my questions. Thank you so much!!

[@eg0tisticool]

This works well for more than just MMO's. I use this thing for all my FPS and RTS I play, i'm so used to it now! :D

[@emerion-gaming]

I already got the Razer Naga mouse.. It makes my Rogue PvP a lot easier. i might also buy this awsome peace of equipment.

[@Atrazeal]

After a few a few months of playing my F key (key 10) began to not work sometimes until it stopped working all together. After not using my "10" key anymore for a while none of the keys worked and the board the keys push down on was obviously loose. If this happens to anyone else (that is not under warranty) should take it apart (it's fairly simple), make sure all of the flat white cables are plugged al the way in they're slots (they are just plugged in so they do wiggle out), find a board shim.

[@Madelion]

Spending Spree activated. Naga Epic, Blackwidow Ultimate, Carcharias and Nostromo incoming soon!

[@TheKingofBling]

Depends if you still play WoW or a similar mmo, if you mean still buy one, yes, it's been in the store since this video came out.

[@Elweenieloco]

its nice, adjustable wrist wrest and you can switch the directional pad for a 4-way to an analogue toggle. surprised there was no mention....

[@Atrazeal]

The plastic screw wells that keep the circuit board fastened in place are weak and take all the weight of your button mashing. I solved with by placing two twist ties as shims on the other side of the board to keep it pressed against where the keys could reach.

[@114Proto]

Im sold. I just bought mine because of this video. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@Rizamusic]

@ANBisme the razer nostromo Mac driver is currently under development and should be released sometime in the next few following months (according to Razer), but they've pushed back the Mac driver release date so many times.

[@NoMereRanger73]

Great review. I really have a better understanding of he razor nostromo. Saw it first on VGHS and fell in love. This is awesome! (and that's coming from a 360 gamer)

[@sims2player99124]

i like how most people make a 1 min video point out one minor flaw and say it's shit. while you make a 12 min video pointing out every pro/con about it which is why is enjoy YOU!

[@Sillvirgaming]

The Nostromo can work VERY well for FPS games as well as DOTA and League of Legends. It can be used all around imo.

[@0815Fritzchen]

I copied all your keybindings (like a-f for Bladestorm) and it's really well working for me, but actually I use the keyboard (Razer Anansi too) I'm looking forward to buy a nostromo :) thx for all your tutorials!

[@MagethaTheLion]

Eres una inspiracion para los jovenes que queremos entrar al mundo de la industria de los gamez big hug from Uruguay! :D luv ur vidz!

[@quickmax4648]

I'm gonna buy this for sure when I go to Brisbane

[@knightGunners78]

excellent review swifty you are my number 1 favourite wow player

[@rgarcia831]

first time watching one of your videos and i have to say this guy is tight

[@rez710]

Wow the Razer Nostromo looks sick. It would be useful for playing wow and Gw2.

[@MrWowzrzz]

This is what you call an in depth review!

[@Rizamusic]

@ANBisme right now, it's not. However, razer is apparently going to launch a Mac driver for the nostromo sometime within the next few months. I couldn't wait so I went ahead and bought the G13 instead.

[@webdivauk]

You would still need a mouse imho but not necessarily a gaming one with lots of additional buttons. However, team it with a gaming mouse and it's a powerful combination.

[@53v3r3]

hey swifty, based on the strength of this review, i went and purchased my very own razer nostromo, which is quite expensive here at $130. right now, im having to relearn how to play as muscle memory between my keyboard and the nostromo is quite different. anyway, in anticipation of my performance improving, i wanted to say thanks.

[@magie321]

I have the original N52te Tournament Edition and I havent had any problems. get that one!

[@SAPAAMP]

I am going to buy the Nostromo NOW :) Thanks for the review Swifty :)

[@Tabletop_Goblin]

I've had my naga for a couple of years, and nothing has happened to it yet. Still in perfect condition.

[@vikov7]

It seems very comfortably . I think and I need one of Razel Nostromo .

[@chrisnj2000]

I bought one, can't wait for it to come in mail

[@moser108]

well i am glad i ordered it. hopefully it works well with WOT and diablo

[@soundman0766]

Thanks Guy! I almost bought one yesterday. ...Now I will buy one tomorrow. The macros are what sold me.

[@GarlingerBrettJ]

I've checked out some of your other vids, and I'm impressed with your set up! There have been a couple of things that just took me in a whirlwind and slammed me. First, your set up with the 3-46inch Samsung Monitors. Very Nice!!! Second, your set up with the Macro to get all your web browser, game, etc up and running. I just got a 'slightly' ahead of the curve gaming rig, and 24 inch monitor, but I'm looking to expand my knowledge. Any help that you could give would be phenominal

[@MrPluii]

i have a razer nostromo myself, and i love it!

[@EliteGear1]

Just got mine learning curve here I come!!!

[@agomez14]

that looks kool and all but i think im just ganna stick with razer lycosa keyboard that i bought because of you and i love it !!! thank you swifty!!

[@EpicForce33]

Great information! I am sold I am getting one soon! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@Tykuura]

The nostromo didn't look useful enough to buy until I saw this video, definitely getting one now

[@DarthXile]

@sPiiN1337 I've only just gotten into the whole idea of making presets and such, mostly cause it bothered me to have the useless CAPS key. I think you can switch the fly, at the very least you could create a quick macro to do it for you like you saw in this vid. But I recommend this to everyone. It's the most comfortable thing ever.

[@halo3madmonODST]

I really want Razer to release an updated version, maybe with USB 3.0, changeable backlight colours, and fixes to all these problems with the D-pad I keep hearing about

[@punch235]

that is hot equipment, cant wait to use it for SWTOR

[@AsnKevin11]

actually freddiew received the razer gear for free because razer knows that VGHS will boost the sales for razer since freddiew is immensely popular

[@residentevil327]

they are both good when used together but it depends what your playing if you want just one out of the 2 equipments....

[@sophieridestothemoon]

i want to use this when ARMA3 comes out :D it's going to be CRAZY! thanks for the vid!

[@MichelleQuevedo]

This is a really great review and instruction. Do you recommend using Nostromo with a naga mouse for mmo play?

[@Lowwesh]

Love the review! And insane set up!!

[@benaldo138]

The nostromo is great for FPS and MOBA as well as MMOs, it's good across the board!

[@Alexandahls]

this is an awesome review! we're you a Razer ambassador? :)