Roccat Sova: Features of the console keyboard at a glance

The interfaces between platforms are becoming increasingly permeable. Thus, mouse and keyboard are now popular among console gamers as well. The Roccat Sova was designed specifically with this in mind, and we explain its features.

At your fingertips, the Roccat Sova sits comfortably and snugly on your lap.

In genres like first-person shooters, the mouse and keyboard are considered a superior input method. Besides, chats can hardly be managed with the controller. The reasons for a keyboard specifically for console gamers are thus numerous enough.

Roccat Sova: All-in-one concept for couch gamers

The Roccat Sova shows at first glance (see official product page) that it was tailor-made for console gamers.

• Keyboard and mouse area are compactly accommodated in a fixed frame. This was designed to rest on the couch on the lap.
• With this purpose in mind, the underside was also designed: The Sova should be comfortable (thanks to padding) and at the same time stable on the legs.
• The keyboard focuses on the essentials by doing without a num pad. This makes it narrower and fulfills the typical couch requirement in terms of space.
• On the right is the area for the mouse pad, which can be replaced as desired.
• Additional devices can be connected via the two USB ports.
• On the top of the keyboard, you can attach a smartphone in landscape mode via a mount.

In terms of the keyboard, you have the choice between mechanical and membrane switches, which of course affects the price, as shown here. The Sova is compatible with PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam Machine; conversely, it is also suitable for PC gamers who like to stream the image to the TV and play on the couch.