These Sonic the Hedgehog Themed Keyboards Could Ironically Slow Your Typing Speed

The Sonic the Hedgehog video video games are roughly about one factor: blasting by means of a degree with as a lot velocity as potential. So as pretty as this Sonic-themed keyboard from Higround is, it appears virtually antithetical to the spirit of the video games, a minimum of if you happen to don’t have all of your key positions completely memorized. 

The keyboard is a part of a brand new ‘capsule collection’ (sure, we’re simply as upset about writing these phrases as you’re about studying them) from Higround, who partnered with Sega to assist pay tribute to the corporate’s most recognizable characters and certainly one of its most beloved consoles.

The assortment consists of t-shirts, pants, baggage, keycap units, and even mouse pads, however the spotlight positively needs to be the three heavily-themed keyboards. The most flamboyant of the bunch options elaborately adorned keys (with TTC Speed Silver switches beneath) recreating the long-lasting Green Hill Zone from the primary Sonic the Hedgehog, whereas a barely extra refined various mirrors the important thing artwork for Sonic Adventure 2.

The final keyboard of the bunch pays homage to the Dreamcast, with the console’s brand on the area bar and the arrow keys matching the colours and labels from its controller’s motion buttons. Each keyboard seems to be utterly free from labels to prioritize the art work on the keycaps, however in actuality, the alphanumeric labels have been moved onto the aspect of every key for aesthetics causes, prioritizing kind over operate. At least there’s some type of security internet.

Higround’s Sega collection officially becomes available starting at noon, PST, on August 5, by means of the corporate’s web site. While pricing hasn’t been revealed for any of the gadgets but, other keyboard releases from the company have ranged in worth from $135 to $145.