CHERRY XTRFY CES 2024 Product Launch: Gaming Gear & Peripherals

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CHERRY has unveiled a comprehensive range of new products at CES 2024. This extensive launch includes high-performance gaming keyboards, mice, microphones, and more, marking a significant milestone in the brand's foray into gaming peripherals. CHERRY's entry into the gaming arena began with the acquisition of Swedish gaming gear specialist XTRFY in 2023, forming CHERRY XTRFY.

Joakim Jansson, Head of Product & Portfolio at CHERRY and Managing Director for CHERRY XTRFY, expressed the brand's dedication to innovation, emphasizing the release of over 10 new gaming products in the coming months. These offerings are designed to cater to the needs of both professional and casual gamers, boasting cutting-edge performance and expansion into new product segments.

CHERRY XTRFY's longstanding tradition of collaborating with professional gamers has played a pivotal role in shaping its latest products. The input from experienced esports players, affiliated with renowned organizations such as Team Vitality, SK Gaming, Heroic, and LNG E-sports, has been instrumental in the development and testing of both existing and upcoming products.


MX 3.1 KEYBOARD The CHERRY XTRFY MX 3.1 gaming keyboard features a robust aluminum housing, enhancing its stability and durability while presenting a distinct aesthetic. Beyond its sturdy build, this keyboard introduces improvements in typing comfort and noise reduction through a damping structure. Leveraging the new CHERRY MX2A switches, this keyboard delivers a noticeable overall enhancement.

CHERRY MX2A represents a significant upgrade to the trusted CHERRY MX keyboard switch, renowned in over 60 million keyboards worldwide. With precision lubrication and an innovative spring design, the MX2A switch offers smoother actuation, improved acoustics, and an impressive 100 million keystroke lifespan. The MX 3.1 keyboard is available with various MX2A switch options, allowing users to select their preferred switching characteristics.

The MX 3.1 keyboard, priced at $129 MSRP, is set for release in Q2 2024.

M64 & M68 MOUSE SERIES CHERRY XTRFY's sixth-generation mice lineup introduces four new models, including the M64 Wireless, M64 Pro Wireless, M68 Wireless, and M68 Pro Wireless. These mice build upon the success of the M4 and M8 models, offering enhanced grip, control, reduced weight, and improved performance, shaped by elite gamers' feedback.

The Pro versions incorporate cutting-edge 8000 Hz technology, reporting every 0.125 milliseconds and transmitting up to eight times more data than standard 1000 Hz gaming mice. This advancement results in exceptionally low click latencies, elevating cursor precision and system responsiveness.

The M64 and M68 mice series will be available for purchase in Q2 2024, priced at $99 for the wireless models and $139 for the Pro wireless variants.

M50 MOUSE SERIES The M50 and M50 Wireless mice series enrich CHERRY XTRFY's mouse portfolio, offering an ergonomic design for superior comfort and control at an affordable price point. The wireless version provides adjustable RGB illumination and three connectivity options, including wireless 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired mode using the CHERRY XTRFY EZcord.

The M50 Mouse Series is set to release in Q2 2024, with prices ranging from $49 for the M50 to $69 for the M50 Wireless.

NGALE MICROPHONE SERIES CHERRY XTRFY extends its microphone range with the Ngale series, catering to gamers and streamers. The Ngale lineup comprises the Ngale X Professional USB & XLR microphone, Ngale R Premium USB microphone, and Ngale Boom Arm.

The Ngale X, the flagship model, offers studio-grade audio quality at a competitive price point, delivering exceptional sound to both professional creators and newcomers. It features XLR/USB hybrid functionality, allowing experienced creators to connect to professional interfaces, while offering USB plug-and-play convenience for all users. The Ngale R is a standalone USB microphone known for its high-quality audio capture and appealing RGB-illuminated design.

Both microphones prioritize sound quality, featuring single, high-quality capsules with cardioid polar patterns, ideal for streaming, voiceovers, and solo recordings.

The Ngale series is expected to be available in Q2 2024, with prices set at $189 for Ngale X, $119 for Ngale R, and $109 for Ngale Boom Arm.

GP5 AMNIS BLUE EDITION MOUSEPADS CHERRY XTRFY introduces the GP5 Amnis Blue edition mousepad to complement its gaming setup. This addition to the GP5 series boasts new artwork and additional sizing options (Medium, Large, and XL) to accommodate diverse gamer preferences.

Anticipated for release in Q2 2024, the GP5 Amnis Blue features CHERRY XTRFY's smoothest cloth surface, offering the speed and precision needed for fast-paced gameplay. The GP5 series has garnered trust among professional gamers and recently claimed victory at the CS:GO Major and the BLAST Premier Fall Finals 2023 in Counter-Strike 2.

The GP5 Black will be priced at $17 (Medium), $27.50 (Large), and $37 (XL), while the GP5 Amnis Blue is set at $21 (Medium), $32 (Large), and $43 (XL).

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