SteelSeries has one of the best software implementations of controlling their hardware in the industry. Their software is user-friendly and has a low-footprint on your system. In addition, SteelSeries is often updating the software as well as the hardware firmware to ensure that gamers have the best experience possible. Many other companies in the industry to not put this much effort into their software. Well done, SteelSeries!
Rev Up the Engine
SteelSeries Engine Software unlocks an impressive arsenal of Engine Apps that make customization of the 8-zone RGB lighting easy and intuitive. The Discord and GameSense Engine Apps allow for chat notifications, in-game events, and more…
One application for all your settings
Engine was designed to have a low impact on your gaming rig while handling all of your important gaming settings.
Automatic game configurations
User configurations like the Rival 710’s OLED display can change based on which game you’re playing.
Illumination, macros, binds and more
Customize illumination settings on your Arctis 5, or set up advanced macros and binds for your Apex M750 or Apex M750 TKL keyboard.
Tactile alerts
Use Engine to customize the vibration patterns, duration, intensity, and triggers for your Rival 500 or Rival 710.
Settings across platforms
SteelSeries CloudSync lets you backup, share and sync your settings across all your platforms. Create a SteelSeries ID, login, and send your data to the cloud.
Gamesense
Use in-game events like ammo, health, and cooldowns to trigger real-time illumination changes, OLED updates, and tactile alerts.
Easy for developers
No libraries to link with your game – use any language you like. Simply define your own game events and handlers using JSON, then post to SteelSeries Engine 3’s RESTful API.
Well, there we have it Funky Kit readers! The Rival 650 brought to us by SteelSeries! Let us cover a few final thoughts in the conclusion of our review.
Tinkering with computers and other electronics since the days of the Apple IIe and the Intellivision as the Prodigal 80s child, Jeremy seeks to constantly expand his knowledge of the ever-changing and ever-enticing world of Consumer Electronics. He enjoys tinkering, overclocking, modding, and most of all gaming.