Corsair adds $199.99 flagship K95 RGB Platinum mechanical keyboard

Corsair just flooded our inbox with a series of CES 2017 announcements. Lets start with the company's new flagship keyboard, the K95 RGB Platinum. This mechanical gaming keyboard starts shipping towards the end of the month, it will cost a whopping $199.99.

The keyboard has an anodized aluminium frame, Cherry MX Speed or Cherry MX RGB Brown key switches, dedicated macro buttons, fancy RGB LED light modes, a detachable wrist rest, 8MB memory, etc.

K95 RGB Platinum Specifications

Aircraft-grade anodized brushed aluminum frame: Built to withstand a lifetime of gaming. Lightweight and rugged durability, necessary for a keyboard that’s going to see a lot of action.

8MB profile storage with hardware macro and lighting playback: Allow access for up to three stored profiles on the go, independent of external software.

Dynamic multicolor per key backlighting with LightEdge: Adjust each key’s color and illumination level in addition to 19-zones on the LightEdge light bar for sophisticated and dramatic animations and effects.

100% CHERRY RGB mechanical key switches: Unleash blistering speed with the 1.2mm actuation of CHERRY MX Speed mechanical keyswitches, or feel the tactile feedback of Cherry MX RGB Brown keyswitches.

Six programmable G-keys keys for in-game macros: Assign single keystrokes or complex multi-key combos to any of the six dedicated macro keys.

USB 2.0 pass-through port: Provides convenient access to an additional USB port for your mouse or headset.

Black or Gunmetal: Available in two distinctive anodized finishes, Black or Gunmetal. (Gunmetal initially only available in North America with Cherry MX Speed switch.)

Detachable, dual-sided soft-touch wrist rest: The comfort to enhance your gameplay during marathon gaming sessions. Choose between two different surfaces for optimal comfort.

Dedicated volume and multimedia controls: Control to adjust audio on the fly, without interrupting your game.

100% anti-ghosting with full key rollover: No matter how fast your in-game actions are, every keypress registers correctly.

Fully programmable with CUE: Intuitive and powerful Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) enables sophisticated macro programming and fast, fluid dynamic multicolor illumination.

Windows key lock mode: Stay focused and prevent accidental Windows and Context Menu key presses.

FPS and MOBA keycap sets: Textured and contoured keycaps provide maximum grip and enhanced feel.