Capcom and Higround have revealed its latest game franchise-themed keyboard collection of the popular Street Fighter media franchise. Higround’s Senior Director of Product Albert Jin said: "We are proud to partner with CAPCOM to develop this line of premium Street Fighter™ keyboards which pay homage to the cornerstone of gaming culture."
The keyboard collection will feature two iterations of the Basecamp 65 keyboard and two of the Summit 65 keyboard, one of which will be exclusively sold only in Japan. The standout keyboard is Higround's flagship product, the Summit 65, which features a full CNC aluminum case with Poron foam, RGB lighting, and a graphic switch. Keycap graphics will also feature either Street Fighter's Akuma or a classic fight scene between Ryu and Chun-Li. The collection will also consist of XL mousepads, jelly bags, and apparel. The keyboard collection will be available on April 19.
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Higround Unveils Exclusive Street Fighter Keyboard Collection
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