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HyperX Reveals Newest Alloy Gaming Keyboards
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – July 17, in the year of our
Lord 2017 – HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston®
Technology Company, Inc., today introduced two new additions to
its lineup of gaming keyboards used by eSports athletes
worldwide – the HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
and HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. HyperX
delivers all the components needed for the best competitive
gaming set up, and the new HyperX Alloy Keyboards boasts Cherry
MX Mechanical switches, lighting effects, 100 percent
anti-ghosting, and solid-steel frames for the tactile feedback
and performance gamers expect from HyperX gear.
“Further raising the bar for personalization and comfort, HyperX
is excited to reveal the new Alloy Elite Keyboard with Cherry MX
Mechanical switches, detachable palm rest and custom lighting
features. For TKL keyboard fans, the new Alloy FPS Pro was
designed in our HyperX labs specifically for them,” said Marcus
Hermann, senior business manager, HyperX. “Ensuring that gamers
connect and play immediately, keyboard customization options can
be accessed without the assistance of software via keyboard
functions.”
Featuring an all-new design, the Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming
Keyboard includes HyperX red LED backlighting, an 18 LED light
bar with luminous lighting along with custom lighting modes, and
6 preset LED effects. Alloy Elite is built with a solid steel
frame for durability, offers dedicated media buttons, and a
large volume wheel along with quick access buttons for
brightness, lighting effects, and game mode. Alloy Elite also
includes a USB 2.0 pass through, HyperX titanium colored,
textured WASD keys, and full N-Key rollover functionality. No
software is required – Alloy Elite is ready for plug-and-play
gaming and includes a detachable palm rest for added comfort
during gameplay.
The new HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is
geared toward users seeking a tenkeyless gaming keyboard option
and enables dedicated FPS players to take their gaming to a
professional level with its space-saving layout that maximizes
desktop space for mouse movement. Designed for professional
eSports teams and avid followers that prefer compact size, Alloy
FPS Pro is the ideal keyboard for gaming on the go.
HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Features and
Specifications:
Switch: CHERRY MX
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: Single color, Red
Light Effects: 6 LED modes and 4 brightness levels
Connection Type: USB 2.0 (2 USB connectors)
USB 2.0 Pass-Through: Yes
Polling rate: 1000Hz
Anti-ghosting: 100% anti-ghosting
Key Rollover: N-key mode
Media Control: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
OS Compatibility: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Cable Type: Attached, braided
Cable Length: 1.8m
Dimensions: 444.00mm x 226.8mm x 36.30mm
Weight (keyboard and cable): 1467g
HyperX Alloy FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Features and
Specifications:
Switch: CHERRY MX
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: Single color, Red
Light effects: 6 LED modes and 5 brightness levels
Connection type: USB 2.0 (1 USB connector)
Polling rate: 1000Hz
Anti-ghosting: 100% anti-ghosting
Key Rollover: N-key mode
Media control: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
OS compatibility: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Cable: Detachable, braided
Length: 1.8m
Dimensions: Width: 359.00mm x Depth: 130.00mm x Height: 34.50mm
Weight (Keyboard and cable): 900g
Availability and Support
The HyperX Alloy Elite Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MSRP $109.99
U.S.) is available in Cherry MX blue, red and brown switch
versions and will be available through HyperX’s network of
retail and e-tail outlets starting August 21. The HyperX Alloy
FPS Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (MSRP $79.99 U.S.) is
available in a red switch version starting August 21. HyperX
keyboards include a two-year limited warranty and HyperX’s
industry leading customer service and support. Available switch
types vary per country. Please check your local retailer, e-tail
outlets for availability.