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Asus debuts a gaming keyboard with a new “Speed Tap” feature right after Valve’s ban.

Among Asus’ peripherals announced at Gamescom is a new $199.99 ROG Falchion Ace HFX keyboard. It has Hall effect switches, 8,000Hz polling, and a “Speed Tap mode,” which sounds like the Razer and Wooting features freshly banned in Counter-Strike 2.

Thanks for showing up with the beer after the party’s been raided, Asus.

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A front and back view of the Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX mechanical keyboard.
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