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MEET THE 6Gv2
What is a gaming keyboard? Up until the release of the SteelSeries 6Gv2 it was clear that in order to be considered a gaming keyboard it had to in some way glowed in the dark. Dont take that the wrong way, we do like things that have lights and can be a bit flashy, but we dont believe thats what should define or set apart a keyboard for gaming. As we began to design the 6Gv2, we wanted to offer a keyboard that would do more than emulate the bridge console on the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 and instead, we focused on raw performance and durability.
We took a long look at the most extreme use scenarios for keyboards and designed a keyboard that would meet and (in most cases) exceed every one of them. Thats why we refer to the 6Gv2 as the heavyweight of gaming keyboards. Its not the prettiest chick in the beauty pageant. It doesnt glow or pulse. But it packs a punch. A serious one.
MECHANICAL SWITCHES
SteelSeries 6Gv2 is built with mechanical no-click switches. The users experience with mechanical switches is very different compared to using the soft feel keys found on conventional keyboards or even laptops. So how is it different? Read on!
50 MILLION KEY PRESSES
Traditional keyboards are built with small rubber domes under the keys. It is these rubber domes that provides the soft feel level of resistance when you type. When you operate a rubber dome keyboard, the keys needs to be pressed down until a membrane switch is activated. These membrane switches will slowly wear out, typically after one to five million key presses. You may already have tried this. After a while you will find yourself pressing harder and harder to get the keyboard to register key presses. Typing gradually becomes annoying and irritating but when youre gaming and you start missing critical in-game commands, frustration sets in. The 6Gv2 offers a lifecycle of 50 million key presses per key, which is more than 10 times of the amount than conventional keyboards.
TACTILE FEEDBACK
But the 6Gv2 offers more than just a long lifecycle. The rubber domes on a conventional keyboard will, over time,lose their tactile feeling due to rubber flexing. The keys you use the most will start to feel different. The physical construction of the mechanical switches used in the 6Gv2, and the strict tolerance levels in which the switches are manufactured, is what allows the key presses on this keyboard to always feel consistent.
TRAVEL DISTANCE
It gets even better. With the 6Gv2 you dont have to press the keys all the way down for them to register. Our mechanical switches will register key presses fast; the travel distance will be roughly 50% shorter than a conventional keyboard. You will type faster, with a consistent tactile feeling. Your Actions Per Minute (APM) can reach new heights with the 6Gv2 thanks to this feature.
ACCLIMATION
It will take a while to get used to a mechanical keyboard, most gamers or typists acclimate in approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Once you are properly acclimated you will appreciate better tactile feedback, superior response times and ultimately greater control. Simply put: You will become a better typist.
AND ITS HEAVY
We dont just call it heavyweight because it packs the best performance in the industry. The 6Gv2 is also physically heavy. All keys are mounted on a metal plate within the keyboard to ensure durability. The plastic material used to create the keyboard has metal elements, also to help to improve durability. Were just like you. Thats why we know you can get frustrated when you lose a game. You may even hit something in front of you when it happens. Like a keyboard. We tried to take that into consideration when we designed the 6Gv2. Disclaimer: Dont hit your stuff. Its not nice.
PUNCH WORTHY
The design and build quality of the SteelSeries 6Gv2 keyboard stands up to fast fingers, fists and furious slams. Its iron-infused plastic surface and keys present an optimal feel that when coupled with Cherry Black MX switches, gamers will find faster registered key presses and increased Actions Per Minute (ACM).
NOT A FRUIT
Cherry Black
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