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HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black)

HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black)

HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black) HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black)
$ 79.99

Score By Feature

Based on 18,191 ratings
For gaming
8.78
Brightness
9.08
Value for money
8.68
Easy to use
8.68
Quality of material
8.18
Volume control
7.87

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Product Description

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✅: 16. There are 8 million color combinations, multiple backlit modes (Aurora, Ripple, Music, Rainbow, Waves, Gradient, Windmill, Spectrum, and single light), and no drivers are required. Make a connection
Optical switches from Gateron can be hot-swapped and replaced as needed. You do not need to solder or desolder switches when using a hot swap keyboard. (Optical switches are required for Hot Swappable.)
The GK 61 doubleshot abs stock keycaps can be changed at any time using the keypuller that comes with the package.
Using the software, you can create macros, customize advanced features, and personalize function keys. NKRO (No Ghosting Mode) is a full anti-ghosting mode.
The GK 61 comes with a 60-inch USB Type C to Type-A cable that is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS. The keyboard can be used in any setting, including the home.

Questions & Answers

Will you be using pbt keycaps in the future? dierya s 60% has pbt for the same price. ?

All you have to do now is modify them to your liking. You can learn how to do it by watching the tutorials. You can also swap out the switches you've chosen if you've grown tired of them. Depending on which switches you purchase, they can be quite costly. If you prefer silence and have a little more money to spare, I'd recommend holy pandas, which are hot swappable with this keyboard, and I'd recommend watching a tutorial. Returning to the keycaps, a keycap puller is included.

Is it possible to use this on a PS4?

Yes, it will work with your PS4 without a doubt.

Is it possible to use the wireless mode on a computer?

It's not a wireless keyboard; it's a wired one.

I'm trying to factory reset (default keys), but it won't work; it's stuck on the multimedia keys (model 3) and I can't seem to get it back to model 1. ?

If you're referring to the HK GK61, the hk-gk61.com keyboard app is available for download. gaming. If you need to reset your computer, go to com. I hope this helps.

Selected User Reviews For HK GAMING GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (Gateron Optical Yellow, Black)

I had the same feeling as tfue
5/5

I really like this thing, it's perfect for Fortnite, and it makes me feel like I'm tfue.

Ansley Newton
Ansley Newton
| Feb 18, 2021
It comes with a USB port, according to the description
3/5

True, but only to a point. This was purchased for use with a Macbook Pro (USB-C port). C), and it's advertised as having a USB port. Technically, that is correct, but the USB-C cable is more convenient. br>br> The C part of the cable connects to the keyboard and has a regular USB head on the side that you want to connect to your computer.

Julius Church
Julius Church
| Mar 15, 2021
I've had four keyboards now, starting with the Razer Blackwidow Chroma, then the Corsair Strafe RGB, then the Logitech G Pro, and finally the GK61
5/5

After doing some research on custom keyboards, I decided that this would be a good place to start. The GK61 PCB from ePathBuy was used to create this board, allowing you to customize it beyond the keycaps. For instance, I found another case for this PCB that I will use to house it. I haven't tried the hot swappable switch feature yet, but Gateron Optical switches are available in 70-packs for under $20. This keyboard's software is a waste of time. You might be able to figure it out if you can read Chinese, but I still haven't figured out how to change the static lights from green to another color (I keep the lights off anyway). Overall, for aspiring custom keyboard junkies like myself, this keyboard is fantastic.

Ayla Shields
Ayla Shields
| Aug 26, 2021
For the price, you get exactly what you pay for
3/5

I'll start by saying that I like this keyboard overall; it's my first mechanical keyboard, and I plan to keep it for a while. The problem is that I've tried more of the high-end keyboards in stores. end keyboard, and it isn't perfect; it needs some tweaking before it can be perfect; this will be determined by typing and gaming experience. br>br>The keyboard, USB to Type C cable, key popper, switch popper, and manual are all included in the box. br>br>The Type C cable is braided and looks nice with the gold ends, which is nice for the price. br>br>The keyboard has a plastic case that, while I expected it to be cheap, I actually like how it looks and it doesn't look cheap at all. Having the option of the removable Type C connection is good, but when it comes to the exterior, the little thing that it could have is adjustable feet because it just makes it more adaptable for everyone. The PBT keycaps allow the RGB to shine through, and the font isn't as bad as some other keys, so they're functional and display all of the keyboard's functions. br>br>Now the typing experience is great, but not more than that because the stabilizers (which I'll discuss in a moment) are glued to the plate and keys like shift and enter feel different and not as smooth, though this could be my fault. br>br>It's not as important in gaming as it is in typing because writing requires almost all keys, but the features for games are fantastic: press as many keys as you want at the same time, fast response time, and then the switches you choose, all of which are excellent for gaming. br>br>I have no complaints about the switches; I ordered the blue ones, and they perform as expected. Even though it says they're hot swappable, they only work with optical switches. This may be a deal breaker for some, but I'd recommend giving the gaterons a try. br>br>If you expect to use anything other than the basic colors of red, blue, green, and so on, the RGB is simply not good enough; they will look terrible, and in some cases, they will not be that color at all. br>br>The software allows for a great deal of personalization, such as breathing and wave effects, as well as the ability to change the color of each key or even create your own. All of the functions that you can set in it surprised me, in addition to the ones that you can see in the picture of the key caps; you can change them all and set each key for something different, including the function key excluding the or any other funcions from the spanish keyboard; you have three profiles that you can change with the keyboard's in board memory and one with the software open; you have three profiles that you can change with the in board memory of the keyboard and one with the software open; you have three profiles that However, you will either need to know some Chinese or spend a lot of time experimenting with the options, as I did. Look for the link by searching Google for GK61 software. br>br>So the stabilizers are glued to the board for some reason, as you can see in the photos, and it feels cheap and looks gross; this is my biggest aesthetically and psychological complaint about the typing and gaming experience. br>br>So this 50$ keyboard being the first one that I own with the pros and cons that it has, I could say that I recommend it if you only have a $50 budget for it; if you have more than $80, look for another option; it isn't bad, but it could be better with small details.

Jayson Little
Jayson Little
| May 31, 2021
For only $50, you can get a fully hot-swappable optical mechanical keyboard with RGB
5/5

Wow! Finding a hot swappable 60% RGB Mechanical Keyboard for $50 is simply mind-boggling! I've had this keyboard for a few weeks now and am very pleased with it. The Gateron Optical Switches are SOOO SMOOTH, which is the first thing that struck me when I used this keyboard. But, seriously, they're smoother than regular Gateron Switches (Non-Non-Non-Non-Non-Non-Non-Non-Non-Non-N This keyboard also comes with software to add macros, change lighting, and so on, but I've been told that it's complete garbage. br>br> The features that this keyboard offers for the price far outweigh its poor software, which is why I gave it five stars. Only Gateron Optical Switches, which can be purchased on epathbuy, can be used to hot swap the keyboard. br>br>The build quality of this keyboard is also excellent; despite the fact that the backplate is entirely made of plastic, it still feels like a high-end product, and the keyboard comes with feet rests on the back, which prevent the keyboard from moving around while typing or gaming.

My only concern is that it only comes with 2 switch options and doesn’t come with more switch options like the Gateron Optical Reds.

Annie Daniel
Annie Daniel
| Sep 15, 2021
The keyboard is excellent, but the software is a complete disaster
3/5

The keyboard has a fantastic build quality for its price. It's got exactly the 61% shape with the addition of my Home/pageup down/arrow keys and so on.
< oh dear. You have to google how to find the software, and they don't even tell you what it is except for a leaflet in the box that says "compatible with example. " exe"br>br>It's almost entirely in Chinese, and they didn't even bother to do a full English translation. There is just enough English to get by, but it is entirely up to you to learn it. br>br>Would you like to experiment with changing the color of something? Good luck; you must first learn how to create a profile before attempting to select a color. HOPE the color is saved when you press save (assuming you can find it). I had to 'trick' the software by making multiple 'frames' of that one color, do the hokey pokey with it, save, and hope it stayed put in order to get an Aqua blue color with no effects. br>br>As soon as I figured out how to put it into practice. There is no aqua blue, only black. Shift is no longer functional. br>br>So I gave up for today and went with the default colors (the entire reason I chose this over another was because it included RGB to match my desk). )br>br>Buy it for the keyboard, not for the customization. You'll be at the mercy of a haphazard group of programmers given only one day to complete it.

Malani Gillespie
Malani Gillespie
| Jun 15, 2021

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