There are reports that Genius is launching its ErgoMedia 500 Gaming Explorer, a gaming key pad recommended for online gaming, which comes with clear and simple settings that can be used in a variety of games.

The Ergomedia 500 Gaming Explorer offers the added convenience of recording short sequences of key presses or macros.

Disclosing product details, Narendra Dubey, Director of Transtek Infoways (Genius' national dealer), said the hand shape design helps support gamers' palms for long haul gaming. Special keycap backlighting makes sure all keys are visible even at night. Three different game settings help users quickly search for their weapons, equipment, or desired targets. Plus an additonal switch allows switching between games instantly.

The product specs are: an ergonomically designed gaming key pad for ultra comfort, backlighting keycap function for late-night gaming sessions, complex macros with 11 programmable keys for customized and instant control, three different game functions that help dominate each level of any game, built-in microphone and speaker jacks for easy plug in, and 4 way direction button for four-way instant speeding control, amongst others.

Dubey said that installing this product is very easy - as simple as plugging the Ergomedia into a spare USB socket. Ergomedia has a built-in sound card, and the software for programming its keys is separately installed, and easy to use.

ErgoMedia 500 is available in the market for a MRP of Rs 1,750.