HyperX made its first 60% mechanical gaming keyboard

Most of the big gaming peripherals companies have already introduced 60% mechanical keyboards, which are more compact than the full-size versions and have become fashionable in recent years for aesthetic and size reasons. But at CES 2021, HyperX is finally following suit with the launch of its first compact model called Alloy Origins 60. There are fewer keys here than one of its full-size options, but not necessarily fewer features; you will find that most of the available keys have secondary functions which can be activated by holding down the function button.

This is not the first time that a 60% keyboard has been called HyperX. The company worked with passionate brand Ducky on a limited version of that company’s One 2 Mini, injecting it with a certain HyperX branding and its internal red linear mechanical switches. Likewise, the Alloy Origins 60 has the same switches, with a USB-C port to connect it to your computer. It can store up to three profiles with its built-in memory, which you can activate on the keyboard itself or through HyperX’s Windows 10 app. The app also allows some additional features, like letting you customize LED lighting and set your own macro commands for the keys.

HyperX says its included keycaps are double-shot PBTs, which means they’re much more resistant to lettering shine and wear after many uses. This model will release in the US on February 22 for $ 99.99. On the subject of availability, HyperX also announced at CES 2021 that its Pulsefire Haste wired gaming mouse, Cloud II wireless gaming headset, and Cloud Revolver 7.1 wired gaming headset are all available worldwide.