Pressing more than 3 keys

[Dj_jm09]

Is there anyway that I can press more than 3 keys and have the computer register all of the key presses????, because if I press z,x,c,v, I on get judged on the z,x,c.

[Empathy]

you're probably not going to ever be able to press 7 keys at once due to the way keyboards work, but you may want to invest in a better keyboard than what you have. Mine can do 4-5 keypresses depending on the rows/columns addressed in those keypresses, but some can do more. I hear the Saitek Eclipse II and Logitech G15/11 Keyboards are very good when it comes to simultaneous keypresses.

[Mus!kBox]

if u dont wanna pay too much, best way is to test out other key configs and change it accordingly

[Yuyu_Zeta]

If you buy a G11 keyboard by Logitech, and switch the flipper switch from computer to analog, you CAN press more than 3 keys at once!

[Roukaioshin]

you could try just avoiding songs with lots of those like i do but then again dirty of loudness is good and that makes me sad

[Resonance|ESK]

Try using a normal IIDX controller? Just a thought.

[bemaniguy: 2nd Style]

Not everyone has a PS2 to USB converter.

[Resonance|ESK]

Anyone interested in BMS should.

[Trigger_Happy]

Not everyone has a IIDX controller laying around.

I'd get one, but they're expensive here and I am not THAT dedicated.

[Lyth]

That's like saying you don't want to invest in a drumset for DrumMania. Half the fun comes from having an actual controller to play said game. It's worth the money.

Anyway, if your current keyboard can't press more than three keys, you're out of luck with that keyboard. So, you're better off getting a new keyboard (or better yet, an actual controller if you're going to invest that much).

Saitek Eclipse I keyboards can't press more than three keys, but Eclipse II's can. Logitech's gaming keyboards can handle more than three, and believe it not, same with Dell keyboards. O.O

But seriously, just get a controller. It may be a bit more expensive, but it's worth it... not to mention more fun.

[Resonance|ESK]

Thank you Lyth.

You may say you're not that dedicated to it but you must have something in you if you're even interested in BMS in the first place.

Man up and buy a damn controller already. XD

[stanace]

7 keys on my Keyboard works fine.. It's a crappy Dell keyboard though.

The only problem is, my Beatmania experience is nowhere even close to the legitimate IIDX experience. Why?

well, it's because I assign my keys like so:

1 2 3
Z X C V

While the numbers are on the numpad side. No cramming fingers.
What keys jam really depends on your keyboard. I just got lucky.

[Lyth]

Originally Posted by stanace

7 keys on my Keyboard works fine.. It's a crappy Dell keyboard though.

The only problem is, my Beatmania experience is nowhere even close to the legitimate IIDX experience. Why?

well, it's because I assign my keys like so:

1 2 3
Z X C V

While the numbers are on the numpad side. No cramming fingers.
What keys jam really depends on your keyboard. I just got lucky.

The fact that you play on the keyboard means your "legitimate IIDX experience" is already gone -- even with the standard keyboard z-s-x-d-c-f-v setup. If you want a "legitimate" experience, play on an arcade cabinet, or get a controller.

I tried playing on the keyboard when I first started IIDX sims, but I went ahead and burned some money on an actual controller... more fun.

[stanace]

Originally Posted by Lyth

The fact that you play on the keyboard means your "legitimate IIDX experience" is already gone

lol, yeah I know. I never had the legitimate experience. But with the z-s-x-d-c-f-v setup, at least it's 'closer'.
Of course, it's still a far stretch from actually having the controller. Problem is that it's a costly investment that I won't be making within the next 8 months.
The woes of a University student.

[[NesS]]

Originally Posted by Resonance|ESK

Thank you Lyth.

You may say you're not that dedicated to it but you must have something in you if you're even interested in BMS in the first place.

Man up and buy a damn controller already. XD

I have a IIDX controller but I play BMS with keyboard due to my controller lagging with my PS2 USB converter.