Being something for the gaming crowd, the G410 also packs in a bevy of lights. Yes, they're still a bit garish, but they're also more than mere decoration. Developers can have specific elements of their games activate different areas of the keyboard -- for example, they can make certain keys light up like a speedometer for a racing game (something one company is already doing). If you've got other Logitech G devices, like the G633 headset and G303 mouse, you can also sync up all of their lighting.

I've grown used to the flatter, chiclet-style keyboards that are just about everywhere these days, but typing on the G410 brought back some of my earliest PC memories. There was just the right amount of "oomph" when I tried typing a few sentences. Exploring the world of The Witcher 3 with the G410 also felt dramatically different than my existing wireless keyboard and mouse setup. I'm not quite sure if it makes sense to actually write with mechanical keyboards anymore (thought I know many people who swear by them), but I could see how the extra feedback from the G410 could make games a lot more rewarding (even if it's a purely psychological bonus).

The Logitech G410 will hit the U.S. and Europe in October. Check back soon for deeper impressions.