Computex once again serves as the stage for Ducky's annual unveiling of its Chinese Zodiac-inspired gaming keyboard. This year's offering, dedicated to the Year of the Horse, distinguishes itself with a vibrant and unconventional design, a bold aesthetic that sets it apart from its predecessors.
Details on Ducky's New 'Year of the Horse' Gaming Keyboard
Our correspondent, Jacob, had the opportunity to observe the new Ducky Year of the Horse keyboard firsthand at the Computex exhibition. This distinctive peripheral immediately captivates with its striking appearance. Dominating its surface is a large, fiery red horse emblem, contrasting sharply with the keyboard's black base. The design is further enhanced by intricate gold and orange accents, contributing to an overall visually intense yet elegant presentation. A notable feature is the absence of traditional lettering on its 100 keycaps, a design choice that grants the keyboard a clean, artistic look while enhancing the prominence of its decorative elements. This year's model is a limited edition, with only 999 units available, indicating its exclusive nature. While pricing details are yet to be disclosed, previous Zodiac models, such as the Year of the Snake edition, retailed for approximately 0 and were also produced in limited quantities (2025 units). The Year of the Snake keyboard, with its red and pink color scheme and partially legible keycaps, was a personal favorite for many, but the new Year of the Horse design is set to impress with its dynamic visual appeal, particularly when displayed in a glass enclosure, where its light accents shimmer beautifully. This latest release is a significant evolution from Ducky's earlier 2014 Year of the Horse model, which featured a more understated white base and black keys with a subtle horse emblem on the space bar, highlighted by RGB lighting.
Ducky's commitment to releasing a yearly Zodiac keyboard makes it a highlight of Computex. Each year, the company pushes creative boundaries, transforming functional input devices into collectible works of art. The bold and artistic direction of the Year of the Horse keyboard continues this tradition, eagerly anticipating future designs like the Year of the Goat model.