Over the next few weeks we will announce several new products from SteelSeries. Some of these products have been in development for more than a year and covers previously uncharted territory for both SteelSeries and gaming products in general. More information soon.
One of the new products from SteelSeries will be our first keyboard: SteelKeys 6G.
About SteelKeys 6G
SteelKeys 6G is a professional gaming keyboard, designed and created exclusively for hardcore gamers. SteelKeys 6G can't tell you what time it is, recharge your iPod, illuminate your room with softcore lighting or make coffee - but it's amazingly responsive, extremely durable and optimized for gaming.
It's incredibly responsive thanks to gold plated connectors (18K gold), it's strong and solid thanks to a hard thermoplastic casing and all keys are face plate mounted to a solid metal surface.
SteelKeys 6G at a glance
* Highly durable professional gaming keyboard
* Supports the use of up to 8 keys simultaneously
* Gold plated connectors ensure low latency
* Life cycle of up to 60 million keystrokes
* Keys operated at 59,5g - ideal for long gaming sessions
* Very solid casing made of highly durable thermoplastic
* All keys face plate mounted on a solid metal surface
* Extra keyset for all standard-sized keys included
* Designed for PS/2 (USB-converter included)
* Dimensions: 445mm x 185mm x 30mm (17.5in x 7.3in x 1.2in)
More information
SteelKeys 6G was originally released on the Asian market, because the game o2 Jam was attracting a large audience. The game raised the bar for detailed and advanced key combinations, to master the game players needed to press up to 9 different keys simultaneously.
The keyboard has undergone several revisions since the Asian launch, to further optimize it for First Person Shooters and the requirements of games popular in Europe and the U.S.
All keys on the SteelKeys 6G are designed to endure a life cycle of up to 60 million keystrokes and all connectors are gold plated with 18K gold to ensure extremely low latency. This allows for fast and reliable response times even when using the most detailed and advanced key combinations.
SteelKeys 6G uses a specially designed buffer system designed especially for PS/2 - up to 8 different keys can be used simultaneously. The use of PS/2 allows for easy plug-in to tournament computers at LAN-events and helps free up systems with limited USB-ports. Optional PS/2 to USB converter included.
An extra keyset for all standard-sized keys, created in a neutral grey colour, is furthermore included in the package. Keys can easily be swapped which allows the user to achieve better visual navigation while playing.
SteelKeys 6G is furthermore designed to withstand the strains of transportation, making it an optimal keyboard for gamers who frequent LAN-events. The casing is made of very durable thermoplastic and all keys are face plate mounted to a solid metal surface.
Coming soon
9 months of research and testing went into SteelKeys 6G before it was released in Asia. We began R&D in the end of 2004 and released the keyboard on October 30th 2005 on the Asian market due to high demand from local distributors. After scouting the market for the best providers in switches, connectors, keys, ICs, mainboards, cords and plastic materials, we combined them to create SteelKeys 6G. We are currently refining the keyboard even further - new features, optimized for truly hardcore gaming, will be announced soon.
SteelKeys 6G is scheduled for a summer 2006 release.
