# SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 keyboard launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-keyboard-launch > Updated: 2026-09-27T06:38:37.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. SteelSeries released the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 LTD series, a limited-edition lineup of gaming keyboards commemorating the company’s 25th anniversary. The series features two colorways: Cyber and Steel. Technical specifications for the models include OmniPoint 3.0 adjustable HyperMagnetic switches and an industry-first Hall Effect Gen 3 sensor. The Cyber model is optimized for speed with a 35g actuation force, whereas the Steel model is designed for control with a 50g actuation force. Key features include a 0.54ms response time, 40 steps of customizable actuation, and specialized gaming technologies such as Rapid Trigger, Rapid Tap, and Protection Mode. Hardware enhancements focus on sound profiles through per-key lubrication, improved stabilizers, and a triple-layer dampening foam stack. The Apex Pro Gen 3 LTD series is scheduled to be featured at the “TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 9” event hosted by ASCII on October 10, 2026, at LIFORK AKIHABARA II. This exhibition will allow attendees to test the hardware firsthand alongside other gaming peripherals. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: ASCII to host gaming gadget exhibition in Akihabara ASCII will host a gaming gadget exhibition in Akihabara on October 10, 2026, featuring modular mice, high-performance miniLED monitors, and specialized FPS keyboards from brands like SteelSeries and EPOMAKER. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-gaming-pc-street-9-event-to-showcase-gadgets-in-akihabara ### 2026-09-22: SteelSeries launches limited-edition Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 keyboards SteelSeries marks its 25th anniversary with limited-edition Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Cyber and Steel keyboards, featuring OmniPoint 3.0 switches and Rapid Trigger technology. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steelseries-launches-apex-pro-gen-3-ltd-keyboard-series --- Cite as: SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 keyboard launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-keyboard-launch