No matter how many gamers you see talking about running the latest AAA titles at native 4K, no upscaling or frame generation, 240 FPS, on the most powerful graphics cards for a gaming PC (we're exaggerating a bit, but you get the point), never let anyone tell you that gaming has to be expensive. The PC hardware industry has taken advantage of this misconception to charge gamers a fortune; you've seen the gamer-oriented products dripping in RGB lighting and sporting a fat sticker price. The Steam Deck OLED alone proves you can have an amazing experience without maxing out your credit card. We've demonstrated that it's not hard to find some of the best cheap graphics cards and budget accessories to build a great gaming setup. Keyboards -- an item gaming brands often charge heavily for -- are no exception.
Since we're using the phrase "won't break the bank," we're going to assume a budget-to-mid-range price keyboard. We have carefully curated a list of keyboards that sit under an acceptable price threshold while still maintaining high user reviews. We'll take a closer look at each and provide you with Amazon links to buy them directly. Without further ado, here are our recommendations for affordable gaming keyboards.