FirstBlood AK992 98-Key Hot-Swappable Gaming Keyboard Grey
A 98-key hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with linear red switches, 20 ice-blue backlight modes, a multimedia knob and USB-C connectivity
- MaterialPolybutylene Glycol
- Keyboard InterfaceUSB
- Design StyleRetro
- Palm RestRetro
- Function Keys8
- Mechanical KeyboardAK992 Wired Mechanical Keyboard / Linear
- Classic White-Grey colour scheme with 8 bonus PBT keycaps
- 98-key full layout fits in a compact 39.1 x 14.2 x 4 cm footprint
- Hot-swappable sockets accept most 3-pin switches for easy customisation
- 20 ice-blue backlight modes with double-shot keycaps and side lighting
- Multimedia knob and three-way cable routing boost desktop efficiency
FirstBlood AK992 98-key hot-swappable keyboard
The FirstBlood AK992 is a wired mechanical keyboard with a 98-key layout that keeps every standard key while fitting a compact 39.1 by 14.2 by 4 cm footprint. It connects over USB-C and uses hot-swappable linear red switches rated for 60 million actuations, so enthusiasts can change the feel without soldering. Ice-blue backlighting offers 20 lighting modes and a multimedia knob adds quick volume control.
Upgrade from membrane or fixed-switch boards
Moving to this board replaces a typical membrane keyboard or a non-hot-swappable mechanical model and immediately adds per-key RGB-free ice-blue illumination, double-shot PBT keycaps and the ability to swap in any three-pin Cherry, Gateron or Kailh switch. The jump is worth it when you want a smaller desk footprint without losing the number pad, arrow cluster or function row, and when you value typing comfort that can be tuned later.
Suits typists and gamers who want a compact full
This keyboard fits users who need every key in a space-saving frame and enjoy customising switch feel on the fly. Builders who require wireless connectivity, multi-device Bluetooth pairing or per-key RGB colour mixing should look elsewhere, as the AK992 is wired, single-colour backlit and USB-only.
Highlights
- Classic White-Grey colour scheme with 8 bonus PBT keycaps
- 98-key full layout fits in a compact 39.1 x 14.2 x 4 cm footprint
- Hot-swappable sockets accept most 3-pin switches for easy customisation
- 20 ice-blue backlight modes with double-shot keycaps and side lighting
- Multimedia knob and three-way cable routing boost desktop efficiency
Specifications
| Brand | FIRSTBLOOD ONLY GAME. |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AK992 |
| Material | Polybutylene Glycol |
| Keyboard Interface | USB |
| Design Style | Retro |
| Palm Rest | Retro |
| Function Keys | 8 |
| Mechanical Keyboard | AK992 Wired Mechanical Keyboard / Linear |
| Key Switch | Linear |
| Key Switch Type | Linear |
| Keyboard Color | Red |
| Backlit | single_color |
| Dimensions | 2.4 in x 3.96 in x 1.3 in |
| Type | USB C Charger |
| Mouse Included | Retro |
| Mouse Interface | USB |
| Mouse DPI | Wired Hot-Swappable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Tracking Method | HOT-SWAPPABLE RED SWITCH |
| Buttons | 8 |
| Scrolling Capability | ICE BLUE BACKLIT |
| Mouse Color | Red |
| Power Source | Corded Electric, USB-C |
| Operating Time | Corded Electric, false |
| Distance | 15.4 L x 5.6 W x 1.57 H inches |
| System Requirement | USB-A |
| Features | single_color, Polybutylene Glycol, Ambidextrous, USB-C |
Questions about this item
What are the exact dimensions I need to clear on my desk for the 98-key layout?
The keyboard measures 39.1 cm wide, 14.2 cm deep and 4 cm high, so allow at least that footprint plus cable room.
How do I swap the hot-swappable red switches without damaging the sockets?
Pull the keycap off, use the included switch puller to lift the 3-pin switch straight up, then press the replacement in until it clicks — never force it at an angle.
When will the double-shot PBT keycaps or the 60-million-cycle red switches need replacing?
The PBT caps resist shine for years; the factory-lubed red switches are rated for 60 million keystrokes, so plan on switch replacement only after very heavy long-term use.
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