Elgato - Stream Deck MK.2 Full-size Wired USB Keypad with 15 Customizable LCD keys and Interchangeable Faceplate - Black

I am not a streamer. Heck, I don't even game much anymore. But I had to give up my gaming keyboard and return to using an ergonomic keyboard to avoid repetitive stress injury. While I admit that I miss the frivolous flashing light show, what I really miss was the macro keys, which I used for trivial things like special characters. Now I have rapid access to frequently-used special characters, media controls, single-button access to my NAS, router, etc. The keys have little screens on them. The automatic images are generally descriptive enough and highly customizable, and you can also create 72 pixel squared custom images for individual keys for further customization. The only minor complaint that I have is that if you want to open an app, you have to have a path. Apps installed from the Microsoft store and certain utilities built into Windows may not have a path that the user can easily get to. Thus, for Notepad and MS Paint, I had to create a batch file and and create a custom image of a screenshot of the start menu to have an icon.

Works great for streaming!!! Endless combinations you can program. I do flight and racing sim and this has saved a considerable amount of time opening individual files one at a time. With a push of one button I can open my Microsoft flight simulator, Sim Dashboard, Head tracking software, and OBS Studio to prepare for my stream. I also added a stream button that opens up all my streaming apps, sound boards, volume controls, and more. Yes, you can make your own sound boards using your audio files allocated on your pc. Adding images to the buttons is easy...Even Animated GIFS !!!! I can go on and on with how this has changed my progress within my streaming. Not a streamer? Not a problem.... You can use this for work to open up files without having to search....Open your calculator, spreadsheets, and so much more..... You'll never run out of room on this thing....Add sub folders, additional pages, there's no limit!!!

This stream deck is so versatile and can be used for so many things, but as a streamer I don't know how I managed without it. In addition to streaming related applications I use it to control my smart home and have automations triggered with one button press to set up my entire stream. http://mattakadanja.com

This purchase was GREAT! I love it for streaming and just everyday use! You can do loads with the individual buttons and stream deck makes it easy!

I like being able to have all of my games / apps in their own folder on the stream deck. I also use it for quickly skipping music, or changing my audio output from Soundbar to headphones.

I used the Elgato Stream Deck for frequent shifting of different overlays on screen, but also for several other shortcuts like playing audio or clips or switching between scenes. Customizing operability is very easy, as well as exporting and importing configurations between computers. And the custom image for each button makes this very easy to recognize the controls at a glance! I highly recommend this product. There are even 3 sizes of Stream Deck so you can choose the one that's right for you!