When it comes to the classic cyberpunk aesthetic, there are a few pop culture touchstones and properties that have influenced a generation of artists and creators. One of those is Ghost in the Shell, which began as a manga series in 1989 and led to the creation of the most popular anime films of the 1990s, which in turn spawned sequels, a live-action Hollywood adaptation, TV series, and several video games.

So it goes without saying that it has its fans and admirers, and to help celebrate the iconic franchise, hardware maker IQUNIX has released a pair of Ghost in the Shell-themed keyboards based on its new and premium line of EV63 keyboards that sport a full CNC machined aluminum shell, double-shot PBT keycaps, a set of frosted translucent keys, and customizable magnetic switches built for longevity, performance, and acoustics.
IQUNIX has created two different EV63 Ghost in the Shell Edition keyboards priced at $249.99 USD: the lighter-colored Shell Core and the darker Cyber Blue. Visually, they both look fantastic, capturing the look and feel of the classic anime and its influential cyberpunk style. But perhaps best of all is that the EV63 keyboard is built for pro-level gaming, with IQUNIX noting that pro VALORANT teams are already using it.

Some of the high-end features of the EV63, from a performance perspective, include support for 8K (8,000 Hz) polling and its KEYTOK Nova magnetic switches with 0.01mm Rapid Trigger accuracy for fine-tuning. IQUNIX notes that it has fine-tuned the firmware on the EV63 Ghost in the Shell Edition keyboards, where, based on testing, it's the fastest for trigger and release latency.

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And even though the physical design is basically a collector's item for Ghost in the Shell fans, it's also compatible with basically every magnetic switch on the market, so you can swap out the switches if need be. That said, for Ghost in the Shell fans, this is something you'd probably display on a shelf somewhere or use sparingly.




