HyperX Alloy FPS Red or Brown Gaming Keyboard Is Now Shipping

HyperX today has announced it is shipping two new HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboards with Cherry- MX Red or Cherry-MX Brown, Mechanical Switches, in the US and Canada. Hyper X Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboards feature a minimalistic, compact design that’s ideal for CS: GO and FPS gameplay. The keyboard’s solid-steel frame is designed and built for long-lasting durability and stability. Cherry MX switches provide excellent tactile feedback and performance that gamers trust from Hyper X.

The HyperX Alloy FPS keyboard family has expanded to include three versions with Cherry MX Blue, Red, or Brown mechanical switches. There are additional textured red keycaps included for maximum control and enhanced feel. The unit is ultra-portable and comes with a high-quality mesh travel pouch to protect the keyboard and accessories for travel. There is even a USB port available for charging a phone.

Keys are backlit with red LEDs and have six preset LED profiles, including a custom mode. The keyboard also offers Game Mode to easily disable the Windows key to prevent game play interruptions, along with 100% anti-ghosting and full N-Key rollover functionality. They keys are guaranteed for 50 million key strokes per key switch.

Here are the Cherry MX Switch Specifications:

Typical Values	Brown	Blue	Red
Operating Force	45 cN	50cN	45 cN
Travel	4.0mm	4.0mm	4.0mm
Tactile Force	55 cN	60 cN	N/A
Life Cycle	50M	50M	50M

 

“HyperX is pleased to expand our Alloy FPS keyboard product line to now include Cherry MX Red or Brown switches, along with the blue switches we introduced in 2016,” said Marcus Hermann, senior business manager, HyperX. “Gamers who play FPS classics like CS:GO or Overwatch can now choose from a variety of Alloy FPS gaming keyboards including a linear switch, a tactile switch or something in between.”

The Alloy FPS Gaming Keyboard (MSRP $99) in red, brown, or blue switch versions are available now through HyperX’s network of retail outlets. The Alloy FPS keyboard includes a two-year limited warranty and HyperX’s industry leading customer service and support.