Keyboard switches are small components built into each key on your keyboard that register the input when you press a button. There are countless different types of switches to choose from when you’re looking to buy one of the best gaming keyboards, which might feel a little bit intimidating, so you might start thinking… can I just stick to regular old membrane switches, which are found in any garden-variety keyboard, for gaming?
You’ll have to consider a range of factors when deciding what switches you may want for your go-to gaming keyboard, and there are benefits as well as downsides to bear in mind when opting for a membrane option over mechanical or optical switches (which are more commonly found in gaming keyboards). Membrane switches can be cheaper and are a perfectly viable option for gaming for most players - but that doesn't mean you shouldn't consider upgrading.
