The gamers esp fps (first player shooters) will agree that a
good mouse is 1/2 the game won.
While the mmorpg gamers, will argue that, keyboards are
the most important "instrument" that will ensure their
mmorpg success.
A keyboard withouht it's aesthestics will not be a keyboard -- it
will be a touch pad instead 
so let's see what microsoft could do..to revolutionize in
the coming future...