HyperX Launches HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Black Colorway

Second Limited-Edition Ducky and HyperX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Collaboration Features Sleek Black Colorway, HyperX Red Switches and Ducky 60 Percent Keyboard Design

HyperX Launches HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Black Colorway (Photo: Business Wire)

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.--()--HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced its second collaboration with keyboard manufacturing company DuckyChannel International Co. Ltd – the limited-edition HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini mechanical gaming keyboard. Built with a black colorway and 60 percent form factor, HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini features HyperX red linear mechanical switches built for performance, longevity and an 80 million lifetime click rating per switch. The keyboard includes RGB exposed backlit keys for brighter illumination with radiant lighting effects and utilizes the Ducky One 2 Mini keyboard design and Ducky PBT double-shot seamless keycaps.

“Known in the gaming market for their high-quality and performance-oriented mechanical keyboards, we are excited to join forces with Ducky again on our second limited-edition keyboard collaboration,” said Jennifer Ishii, keyboard business manager, HyperX. “The HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini is a great addition to the HyperX keyboard line-up and provides HyperX and Ducky fans with a new all-black color option to complement their gaming system configurations.”

HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini features an ultra-compact 60 percent form factor with a space-saving layout to maximize desktop real estate for ultimate mouse movement. The keyboard uses HyperX red linear mechanical switches designed with a shorter actuation point and shorter travel time for more responsive switch action. HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini utilizes exposed LED designs of HyperX switches with Ducky PBT double-shot seamless keycaps with secondary functions printed on the sides of keycaps for quick recognition. Ducky Macro 2.0 support allows users to personalize lighting with onboard keyboard controls and customize macros, offering up to six custom hardware enabled profiles.

HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini is a limited-edition keyboard with a total of 6,500 units available worldwide. Each keyboard is laser marked with a unique edition number on the base of the keyboard. HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini features a stylish black on black design on a sleek and durable frame with three adjustable keyboard angles. HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini also includes a Ducky keycap puller, additional colored keycaps (including Ducky Year of the Rat Key) and an exclusive HyperX-designed spacebar.

Availability

The HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini gaming keyboard is available for $109.99 MSRP in the U.S. and $149.99 MSRP in Canada through HyperX’s Online Shop. The limited-edition keyboard will go on sale on Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. PST. It is also available in Europe. For more information on the HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini availability, please visit the HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini product page.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, HyperX may experience some product and shipping delays. HyperX is taking every possible measure to work with partners to minimize the impact on its customers and ensure product availability and timely delivery.

HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini Specifications:

 

Part Number

HKBD1M-1C-US/G

 

Keyboard

Switch

HyperX Switch

Type

Mechanical

Backlight

RGB

Light effects

Per key RGB lighting

Connection type

USB Type-C to USB Type-A

Anti-ghosting

100% anti-ghosting

Key Rollover

N-key mode

Media control

Yes (Hotkeys)

OS compatibility

Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7

 

 

Switch

 

Switch

HyperX Red Switch

Operation Style

Linear

Operating Force

45 g

Actuation Point

1.8 mm

Total Travel Distance

3.8 mm

Life Span (Keystrokes)

80 million

 

 

Cable

 

Type

Detachable

Length

1.6 m

 

 

Dimensions

 

Width

302.0 mm

Depth

108.0 mm

Height

40.0 mm

Weight

599.0 g

About HyperX

HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, PC, console and mobile power users with high-performance components. For 16 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and mousepads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand is known for consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and over-clockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 70 million memory modules, 10 million gaming headsets and one million keyboards worldwide.

Join the global #HyperXFamily at facebook.com/hyperxcommunity, learn how HyperX products can enhance your console experience and boost performance for both you and your PC, console or mobile device at hyperxgaming.com. Whatever your skill level, whatever genres you play, we embrace all gaming enthusiasts everywhere with our core belief — We’re All Gamers.

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About DuckyChannel International Co. Ltd

Based in Taiwan, Ducky founded its own brand in 2008 and became a manufacturing company that has strived to provide users with mechanical keyboards of the highest standard since day one. Fast forward to now, we are one of the top mechanical keyboard manufacturers in the world and have built a reputation for providing products that are innovative, performance oriented and solidly built. Our ultimate goal is to have our logo be synonymous with excellence and product satisfaction.

Editor’s Note: For additional information or executive interviews, please contact Mark Tekunoff, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2791(Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room here.

Kingston, the Kingston logo, HyperX and the HyperX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. All registered trader respective owners.

Contacts

Media Contacts:
Mark Tekunoff
HyperX
714-438-2791
mark_tekunoff@hyperxgaming.com

Gurpreet Bhoot
Walt & Company for HyperX
408-369-7200 x1056
gbhoot@walt.com

Contacts

Media Contacts:
Mark Tekunoff
HyperX
714-438-2791
mark_tekunoff@hyperxgaming.com

Gurpreet Bhoot
Walt & Company for HyperX
408-369-7200 x1056
gbhoot@walt.com