Those in gaming communities may recognize Fnatic as one of the world’s leading eSports brands with teams competing in games like CS:GO, Paladins, Heroes of the Storm, League of Legends, and more. Founded in 2004, the company also has a limited lineup of mechanical gaming keyboards and gaming mice and are adding to that lineup with the introduction of two new keyboards and two new mice.
First up is a pair of mechanical gaming keyboards featuring Cherry MX switches: the STREAK RGB mechanical keyboard and the miniSTREAK tenkeyless RGB mechanical keyboard. Both keyboards feature a comfort-focused and precision engineered metal design build and are optimized for eSports. The obvious main difference between the two is the fact that the STREAK includes a number pad while the miniSTREAK does not.
On the gaming mice side, the CLUTCH 2 and FLICK 2 are lightweight, professional-grade mice. Offering the same internal components and functionality, the CLUTCH 2 is designed for right-handed users while the FLICK 2 has a more symmetrical look and feel for gamers who prefer that style instead.
The new gaming peripherals were developed and created over the past two years taking into account Fnatic player feedback under the helm of Felix Guerra, Head of R&D and Engineering at Fnatic.
“It’s been an incredible experience being invested in end-to-end product development of the Fnatic’s Gear Generation 2 line, which took two rigorous years to perfect.” said Felix Guerra, Fnatic Head of R&D and Engineering. “The team spent countless hours listening to feedback from players and fans, to create the product line that’s fully loaded with new features and built-in functionality to give gamers everything they need to perform.”
Specifications and features of the new products include:
- STREAK
- Format: Full Size
- Switch types: Cherry MX Red, Silent Red, Blue, Brown
- MCU & Memory: NXP/8MB
- Lighting: RGB 16.8m Colours
- Polling Rate: 1000Hz
- Cable: 2.2m Multi-plug
- Additional features: USB Passthrough, Fn Lock, LED Name Plate, Metal Volume Wheel
- Size: 330 x 141 x 36mm
- Size with palm rest: 440 x 192 x 36mm
- Weight: 962g
- Warranty: 2 years
- miniSTREAK
The Fnatic miniSTREAK mechanical gaming keyboard with included palm rest.
- Format: 10-Keyless
- Switch types: Cherry MX Red, Silent Red, Blue, Brown
- MCU & Memory: NXP/8MB
- Lighting: RGB 16.8m Colours
- Polling Rate: 1000Hz
- Cable: 2.2m Detachable
- Additional features: Detachable Cable, Fn Lock, LED Name Plate
- Size: 360 x 142 x 36mm
- Size with palm rest: 360 x 194.5 x 36mm
- Weight: 704g
- Warranty: 2 years
- FLICK 2
- Sensor: Pixart 3360
- Switches: Omron D2FC-F-7N (50M clicks)
- Resolution: 12000 CPI
- Increments: 100 CPI/step
- Acceleration: 50G
- Frame Rate: Up to 12000fps
- Polling Rate: 1000hz
- Response/Speed: 1ms/250ips
- Processor/Memory: NXP/8MB
- Additional features: Adjustable LOD, Onboard profile
- Size: 131 x 70.2 x 40mm
- Weight: 93g
- Warranty: 2 years
- CLUTCH 2
- Sensor: Pixart 3360
- Switches: Omron D2FC-F-7N (50M clicks)
- Resolution: 12000 CPI
- Increments: 100 CPI/step
- Acceleration: 50G
- Frame Rate: Up to 12000fps
- Polling Rate: 1000hz
- Response/Speed: 1ms/250ips
- Processor/Memory: NXP/8MB
- Additional features: Adjustable LOD, Onboard profile
- Size: 131 x 66.2 x 43mm
- Weight: 97g
- Warranty: 2 years
The Fnatic miniSTREAK has an MSRP of $99.99USD/€99.99, while the STREAK retails for $129.99USD/€129.99. The CLUTCH 2 and FLICK 2 are both available for $59.99USD/€59.99. Available on the Fnatic Shop and Amazon Europe, the new gaming peripherals are also available online at BestBuy.com and will be coming to Best Buy stores on May 20th.
“At Fnatic, it is our mission to help bring esports into every household in the world, and the partnership with Best Buy, a household name across North America, is another important step on the way” said Sam Mathews, Founder of Fnatic. “The relationship between Fnatic and Best Buy represents a unique opportunity to make the best esports equipment available to millions of gamers and continue contributing to the rapid growth of the esports industry.”
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