With dual-function keys, the Razer Tartarus Pro can help ease complex key presses and level up the gaming experience by adapting to the user’s playstyle and requirement. This lets advanced users take advantage of dual-function keys to bind two functions to each key one that triggers on a partial keystroke, and another on a full keystroke.
As such, the switches can register scaling levels of input in the same keystroke. Razer Tartarus ProĪt the heart of the Razer Analog Optical Switches, an infrared light beam passes through switch stem, while a sensor measures the depth of the switch based on how much light passes through. Or, up to 3.6 mm for a deeper and more deliberate press. Additionally, gamers can adjust the actuation point between 1.5 mm for a faster keystroke. This allows the Tartarus Pro to emulate analog input similar to controller thumbsticks. Because they’re both optical and mechanical, they’re able to measure how deep each key is pressed. They were really cool and unique PC gaming peripherals, and honestly, I thought they were done for! However, now Razer is back with the Tartarus Pro, and it’s had a big upgrade! It now features their new Razer Analog Optical Switches.
Many years ago, I reviewed the Razer Tartarus Chroma and Orbweaver controllers ( review).