HyperX Alloy FPS Mechanical Gaming Keyboard By Kingston At IDF16
When we stopped by the Kingston booth at IDF 2016 we noticed that there was a HyperX gaming keyboard on display! It turns out that Kingston has entered the gaming keyboard market and the first model, HyperX Alloy FPS, is already available in five select countries. Those countries would be Australia, China, Mexico, Russia and the Ukraine.
From what we gather it will possibly be coming to North America sometime in Q4 launch and will likely be priced around $100. Right now it is selling in Australia for $159 and that comes out to being $119 USD. Kingston went with Cherry MX Blue mechanical switches with this model that are rated for 50 million key stroke. This keyboard model is aimed at first person shooter fans since it’s compact and doesn’t have macro keys. The keyboard features 100% Anti-Ghosting and FULL N-key rollover in Game Mode. We aren’t sure how many modes are available, but obviously there will be more than just a gaming mode.
Here is a look at the general specifications of the HyperX Alloy FPS.
| Model | HyperX Alloy FPS |
| Dimensions | Width: 441.65mm Depth: 129.38mm Height: 35.59mm |
| Features | Compact design ideal for FPS gameplay Solid-steel frame Ultra-portable design Cherry MX mechanical keys Convenient USB charge port Game mode, 100-percent Anti-Ghosting and full N-key rollover functions HyperX red backlit keys with dynamic lighting effects Additional colored, textured keycaps for FPS gameplay |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Key Switches | Cherry MX Blue |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Cherry MX Keys |
| Media Shortcuts | Yes |
| Model | HX-KB1BL1-NA/A3 |
| Warranty | 2 Years Limited Warranty |
The main USB cablel is braided and removable. There is also a USB mobile device charging port on the back of the keyboard that is rated at 5V 1 Amp output.
Here are some other quick images that we took at the show floor for you to look at:
