Redefine laptop key

libra10

We have an old laptop (about 5 years) old which OH occassionally uses for games. Unfortunately the 'up' arrow key no longer works.

Does anyone have any ideas whether we could redefine another key to use or any other ideas?

Not worth spending money on.

Any help much appreciated

Donnie

You can buy a multi button mouse which allows you to allocate functions to the buttons.

libra10

Thanks very much Donny, we'll certainly look into this. Didn't know this type of product existed.

Much appreciated

DrBenway

If your other half plays FPS games then this may help take the strain off the keyboard and improve playing performance.

libra10

Thanks very much drbenway, seems a very sophisticated gamepad. Couldn't see a price, but we don't want to spend much. We'll look into this item more and see what to do.

Thank you

DrBenway

libra10 wrote:

Thanks very much drbenway, seems a very sophisticated gamepad. Couldn't see a price, but we don't want to spend much. We'll look into this item more and see what to do.

Thank you

This is were i got mine.

When it says it is programmable they are lying. All it does is emulate a standard keyboard with less keys. You change the key mapping in the game to match the game pad. And you can use both the game pad and your normal keyboard simultaneously.

libra10

Thanks very much for the info, might just treat OH for Christmas.

Much appreciated