October 27, 2026
Razer Announces the Reclusa Mini 65%, a Hot-Swappable Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard
Razer unveiled the Reclusa Mini 65%, a compact wireless gaming keyboard built around hot-swappable Hall Effect magnetic switches with adjustable actuation from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm, Rapid Trigger, and tri-mode connectivity (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed, and wired USB-C with 8,000 Hz polling). It marks Razer's push to bring enthusiast-style customization — swappable switches and keycaps, layered sound dampening — into a mainstream gaming board. Razer has not disclosed a price.
October 23, 2026
Corsair Launches Two Cyberpunk Collections with K65 Plus Wireless Keyboards
Corsair and CD Projekt Red announced two limited-edition peripheral collections: the Cyberpunk 2077 Arasaka White Collection (a white/red revival of last year's Arasaka lineup) and the new Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Collection. Both include a K65 Plus Wireless keyboard ($169.99 / £159.99), with preorders opening October 22, 2026 in limited quantities — a notable example of franchise licensing driving themed gaming hardware.
October 23, 2026
Keychron Carbon 60 HE 8K Debuts with a Full Forged-Carbon Build
Keychron introduced the Carbon 60 HE 8K, a wired 60% magnetic gaming keyboard using carbon-fiber composite not just for the case but also the switch plate and keycaps, keeping weight to 740 g. It runs Ultra-Fast Lime magnetic switches with 0.1–3.5 mm adjustable actuation (in 0.005 mm steps at deeper travel), Rapid Trigger, and 8,000 Hz polling for $234.99 — an unusual materials-first take on the competitive Hall Effect category.
October 22, 2026
PFU Announces the HHKB Professional Elite, a ¥330,000 Limited-Edition 30th-Anniversary Board
PFU marked the Happy Hacking Keyboard's 30th anniversary with the Professional Elite: a machined-aluminum, made-to-order board using silent Type-S electrostatic capacitive switches, a new top-mount steel-plate structure, and four-position tilt adjustment. Only 300 units will be made (250 for Japan, 50 for China) at ¥330,000 (≈US$2,109), sold first via a purchase lottery running October 22–28, with general sales from December 7 — one of the most expensive production keyboards ever announced.