Announced in February 2020, KONAMI's e-sports device " ARESPEAR " shook the industry with its cool design and a catchphrase that is a bit confusing.
The long-awaited "ARESPEAR" will finally go on sale on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, with two new gaming keyboards!
We checked out the new keyboards and found out that they are gaming keyboards with the same technology as the best keyboards in the world!
Gaming Keyboards with REALFORCE Technology
ARESPEAR has launched two new gaming keyboards: the full keyboard "ARESPEAR K100F" and the tenkeyless "ARESPEAR K100L".
The most surprising thing is the " Powered by REALFORCE " sign!
REALFORCE is Japan's, or rather the world's, premier non-contact keyboard from Topre Corporation.
The Saiga NAK editorial staff includes many REALFORCE users, including the author, and the keyboard is loved by writers and programmers alike.
The fact that the REALFORCE technology is used on this keyboard made me, as a REALFORCE fan, a winner! I am a REALFORCE fan, and I am convinced that this keyboard is a winner!
Many gaming keyboards are equipped with mechanical switches, which can be said to be appealing because of their smooth keystroke feel and sound, but on the flip side, many people find them to be noisy.
The "ARESPEAR K100F" and "ARESPEAR K100L" use REALFORCE's well-known capacitance non-contact switches, which are quiet and extremely responsive, while still providing a pleasant keystroke feel.
Another advantage of non-contact switches is that they are extremely durable.
The REALFORCE switches used by the author have been handed down from generation to generation in the editorial department, and even though they have been used almost every day for more than 10 years now, they have not deteriorated at all.
You will be able to feel its high durability even under the intense key touch of gaming use!
In addition, the "ARESPEAR K100F" and "ARESPEAR K100L" are equipped with the APC function that allows you to customize the response speed of the keys.
The on-position of each keyswitch can be adjusted in 3 levels (1.5mm, 2.2mm, 3mm ), allowing you to optimize the keyswitch response speed on a key-by-key basis to suit your playing style.
The keyswitches also feature the original "ARESPEAR" design!
The metallic blue plate with the KONAMI logo engraved on it and the "ARESPEAR Powered by REALFORCE" logo casually placed on it create a different atmosphere from other REALFORCE products.
Gaming keyboards are often associated with a glowing image, but ARESPEAR does not do such a tactless thing.
However, it is also true that LEDs increase visibility, so the frequently used WASD keys come with a replacement key top in a different color for better visibility.
So even if they don't have LEDs on them, they are now perfectly visible!
Release date and price
Both the "ARESPEAR K100F" and "ARESPEAR K100L" are currently on sale and can be purchased through KONAMI STYLE, the official KONAMI shopping site.
Both the full keyboard "ARESPEAR K100F" and the tenkeyless "ARESPEAR K100L" are priced at 32,780 yen (tax included).
A keyboard is a very important device for both game playing and daily PC operation.
The "ARESPEAR K100F" and "ARESPEAR K100L", both of which incorporate REALFORCE technology, will be useful not only for gaming, but also in all aspects of PC operation.
Some may feel that the price is a little high, but it is not expensive considering the high durability and comfortable key touch that can be used for many years!
For more details, please check the official website of "ARESPEAR"!
| ARESPEAR K100F (Full Keyboard) Specifications | |
| Key layout | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Key engraving | Laser engraved |
| Number of keys | 108 (not including 4 special keys) |
| Key stroke | 4.0mm (±0.5mm) |
| Key load | 45g (±15g) |
| Key Structure | Step Sculpture |
| Supported OS | Windows 10 , Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 , Windows 7 |
| Key switch specification | Capacitance non-contact type |
| Key life | Over 50 million cycles |
| N-key rollover | Full N-key rollover |
| Report rate | 1ms |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | Depth 142.1 mm × Width 454.9 mm × Height 38.1 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.35kg |
| On-board Functions | APC (actuation point changer)
Silent operation |
| Attachments | Two integrated key spacers
Key-top puller Separate color key tops (WASD , Caps , Ctrl) |
| "ARESPEAR K100L" (ten-keyless) Specifications | |
| Key layout | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Key engraving | Laser engraved |
| Number of keys | 91 |
| Key stroke | 4.0mm (±0.5mm) |
| Key weight | 45g (±15g) |
| Key Structure | Step Sculpture |
| Supported OS | Windows 10 , Windows 8.1 , Windows 8 , Windows 7 |
| Key switch specification | Capacitance non-contact type |
| Key life | Over 50 million cycles |
| N-key rollover | Full N-key rollover |
| Report rate | 1ms |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | Depth 142.1 mm × Width 369.2 mm × Height 38.1 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.1kg |
| On-board Functions | APC (actuation point changer)
Silent operation |
| Accessories | Two integrated key spacers
Key-top puller Separate color key tops (WASD , Caps , Ctrl) |