Glorious wants its GMMK 3 to be the gaming keyboard of your dreams

Keyboards may not seem like much, but when it comes to gaming, a great keyboard can make all the difference. Having a keyboard that will not only constantly register keystrokes, but also provide feedback to the user, as well as a keyboard that is comfortable to use during long gaming sessions, is in high demand. On top of all that, gamers may also need a gaming keyboard that matches the aesthetics of their room, and finding the perfect combination of all these features can be difficult. Fortunately, Glorious Gaming makes this completely customizable HMMK 3.

After conducting a survey of gamers about gaming keyboards, Glorious found that over 85% of gamers appreciate the settings on their keyboards and over 50% of them take action and disable the keys at some point. Now Glorious has responded with the GMMK 3 keyboard and a generous offering of over 1 billion different hardware configurations that deliver aesthetics, performance and typing experience.

GMMK 3 is over one billion keyboards in one

Customization is at the heart of GMMK 3, as Glorious strives to give gamers complete control over every aspect of their keyboard. This is ultimately realized in the size, appearance and functionality of the keyboard, each of which has different levels of customization available in the Glorious Boardsmith keyboard builder. When using Glorious Boardsmith to start building their keyboard, gamers can choose its language, size, connectivity, switching technology and circuit board orientation before moving on to the aesthetics of the keyboard's upper and lower case. From there, they can customize the switches, keycaps, icon, rotary knob, cable, and typing feel.

It is also possible to choose one of the ready-made custom GMMK 3 designs and purchase them directly or use them as a starting point for personalization.

The custom GMMK 3 is available in three different sizes—65%, 75%, and 100%—unlike many other gaming keyboards, which can force gamers to trade off size options for another desired feature. While some gamers prefer a more compact keyboard because of the extra desk space, others may want a larger multi-functional keyboard that can be used for both gaming and work. GMMK 3 keyboards can also be wired or wireless, depending on what the user prefers.

The custom GMMK 3s allow gamers to choose between standard hot-swappable mechanical switches or magnetic Hall-effect switches, the former providing a classic mechanical keyboard while the latter offer useful gaming features such as quick launch, customizable actuation and 4:1 dynamic keystrokes (which allows assigning up to four actions to a single key). Even the orientation of the GMMK 3's printed circuit board (PCB) can be adjusted, giving users the option to position the keyboard's RGB backlight either north or south, meaning they can either shine directly into the keyboard legend for brighter results, or away from it for less interference when pressing keys.

From there, gamers can customize the material and color of their GMMK 3's upper and lower case, with a choice of limited edition metallic colors, standard metallic colors, and plastic colors. The color and material of the upper and lower case can also be customized individually, thus increasing the total number of possible combinations.

Next up is the GMMK 3 switch setup, offering gamers the option to choose between linear, tactile, or clicky MX switches. MX linear switches are generally quiet and smooth, and the keystrokes are consistent, as no extra force is required to press the keys. Tactile MX switches differ from linear MX switches in that they provide tactile feedback when pressed to inform the user that a key press has been registered. Clicky MX switches are essentially tactile MX switches with added clicky audio feedback. In addition, the MX GMMK 3 linear switches are available in five different colors, tactile in four and click in one.

Users can also select the No Switches option if they prefer to put their own switches on the GMMK 3 later.

Once GMMK 3's functionality is defined, gamers will be able to personalize their keyboard's keys with six categories to choose from: Limited Edition, Basics, Gradient, Backlight, Polychromy, and Aura. Generally, when advertising GMMK 3 can be seen with a gradient, so users can select it. However, the limited edition selection showcases unique designs rather than solid colors. The key layout can also be customized for Windows or macOS.

Some additional, perhaps minor, customization options include the GMMK 3 badge, which features the Glorious logo and has over a dozen material and color options. The rotary knob, which is used to perform functions such as volume control and switching between customizable keyboard layers, also has many color and material customization options. The keyboard cable can be either standard or coiled, with the latter offering several color options. Finally, the typing feel of the GMMK 3 can also be personalized with an aluminum, polycarbonate, FR4 or brass switch plate, as well as rigid or flexible spacer modules.

All in all, the GMMK 3 is one of the most customizable gaming keyboards ever created, allowing gamers seemingly limitless freedom to design the keyboard of their dreams. With the ability to customize GMMK 3's size, color, switches, keycaps, typing feel and more, there's very little left for gamers in one of Glorious Gaming's last odes.