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Raspberry Pi has released the Raspberry Pi 500 Plus, an upgraded keyboard computer featuring a Raspberry Pi 5, M.2 SSD slot, 16GB RAM, Gateron KS-33 Blue mechanical switches, customizable RGB lighting, and various connectivity options, available for $200.
8BitDo has announced the Retro Mechanical Keyboard – M Edition, styled after IBM's Model M keyboard, and a matching numpad/calculator. The keyboard retains mechanical switches and video game stylings, and both products will be available on July 15, 2024.
A good gaming keyboard can enhance your gaming experience with faster and more accurate inputs, customizable RGB lighting, and comfortable design. The best gaming keyboards include options like the Steelseries Apex Pro, Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed, Corsair K100, Redragon Kumara K552, and Kinesis Gaming Freestyle Edge, offering features such as adjustable actuation, wireless connectivity, and ergonomic design. Mechanical keyboards are recommended for serious gamers due to their improved responsiveness and durability, and the choice of switches depends on personal preference. While wired keyboards traditionally offered better performance, wireless options have improved and now provide comparable performance with added convenience and style.
Asus has surprised with its new gaming keyboard, the ROG Strix Scope II 96. Priced at $180, it offers modern features like hot-swappable switches and three connection modes, along with excellent sound and feel thanks to the factory-lubricated ROG NX Snow switches and the use of silicon foam and dampening switch pads. While it may have some minor issues with keycaps and the Armoury Crate app, the Strix Scope II 96 stands out as a competitive option in the gaming keyboard market.
Model F Labs has recreated IBM's Model F keyboards with modern OS support and customization options. The iconic buckling spring switches are featured in a classic full-sized keyboard, as well as some unique form factors. Model F keyboards are considered the grandfather of mechanical switches, and while Model M keyboards are also popular among collectors, the keys in Model F keyboards are generally considered lighter and more repairable. Model F Labs' keyboards work with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, connecting via a detachable USB-A cable.