SteelSeries Apex M500, the Mechanical Keyboard For eSports Now Available
Announcement posted by SteelSeries 05 Jun 2016
Battle-ready mechanical keyboard for performance purists now armed with Cherry MX and SteelSeries Engine software
Melbourne – June 5, 2016 - SteelSeries, leader and innovator in gaming peripherals,
announces the availability of the SteelSeries Apex M500, a tournament-ready
mechanical keyboard outfitted with Cherry MX Red gaming switches and SteelSeries
Engine customization software. Available for $199.99, the ultra-durable Apex M500
also features a traditional key layout for universality, Anti-Ghosting technology and blue
LED backlighting.
“The APEX M500 is my new keyboard of choice. It’s a tank and lives up to the quality of
the 6Gv2, the mechanical keyboard that I’ve been using for a year now,” says Kurtis
“Aui_2000” Ling, Carry for Evil Geniuses Dota 2. “This keyboard is everything I think a
majority of players look for when it comes to quality and feel, it’s going to be a product
that will be used at the pro level for a long, long time.”
Cherry MX Red Switches
The #1 preferred choice of pro gamers worldwide, Cherry MX Red mechanical switches
provide remarkable consistency and durability. With the worlds best switch rating for
gaming and a 50 million press guarantee, Cherry MX keys continue to be an essential
part of any gamers arsenal.
SteelSeries Engine Software
SteelSeries’ acclaimed software delivers the ultimate level of individual customization
for gamers. Pros and enthusiasts can program individual keys for unique combinations,
create advanced macros for faster gaming commands, launch game profiles
automatically, and create unlimited profiles to unlock infinite gaming possibilities.
Cable Management and Anti-Ghosting
SteelSeries' Apex M500 showcases a smart cable management system with three cable
guides that adapts to your keyboard setup to eliminate tangles and interference. It is
also armed with 100% Anti-Ghosting technology with 104 key rollover to ensure
precision no matter how fast you play.
About SteelSeries
SteelSeries leads the market in building gaming peripherals with quality, innovation and
purpose. The company’s passion has been the driving force behind many first-to- market
innovations and technologies that continue to become the industry standard and have-
to-have requirements of gamers. The global brand continues to support the growth of
competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional
team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. The company surrounds itself
with the passion and the commitment to being the best. It is with this mentality that
SteelSeries chooses to partner with some of world’s most respected and recognized
brands that work together to push the growth and evolution of the gaming industry into
an even greater proposition.
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