One of the weirder gimmicks to come out of the enthusiast keyboard market is mini displays on keyboards, generally used to display anything from keyboard battery life and connectivity or OS modes to typing speed. The Qwertykeys QK65 MK3, however, takes the idea of a keyboard-mounted display to the next level. As the Instagram teaser and Discord announcement revealed, the QK65 MK3 includes a tiny vertical color screen—unclear whether it will be OLED or LCD, although LCD seems likely—on the right edge of the keyboard, replete with a set of built-in games that can be played on the screen. It seems as though the games will be controlled by two, maybe four, small buttons mounted directly under the display and potentially two Game Boy-inspired buttons mounted along the top edge of the keyboard, similar to shoulder buttons on a controller or gaming handheld.
The design of the QK65 MK3 also sets it apart from its kin, with a decidedly retro gray and beige aesthetic and bright accents clearly inspired by the design of old Nintendo game consoles and retro PCs. That said, it will also likely be available in a multitude of colors, as is usually the case with Qwertykeys keyboards. QK65 keyboards have also historically been available with wireless PCB options, so it stands to reason that this will be an option for buyers as well. Aside from the 65% layout, the rest of the specs, materials, and details for the QK65 MK3 are as yet unknown, although it will likely be available with an aluminium case and a variety of plate options—specifically FR4, aluminium, POM, PC, and carbon fiber—like its predecessors. It's unclear just how much the QK65 MK3 will cost, but the QK65 v2 comes in at $165 without keycaps and switches, and the QK65 v2 Classic is priced at $175. Qwertykeys keyboards are generally sold as custom kits, meaning buyers will need to bring their own switches and keycaps or buy them separately from Qwertykeys.