More Than Just a Tool for Typing, Now a 'Work of Art You'll Want to Display'

What caught our eye at the Guangdong Ouxide booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026 were the numerous unique designs that, at first glance, didn't seem like ordinary gaming keyboards.

Guangdong Ouxide is a precision processing manufacturer based in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. According to their official website, they specialize in two-shot injection molding technology, handling mold design and manufacturing, injection molding, and R&D for smart devices. They particularly focus on keycap manufacturing, developing products that use multiple colors and materials, and feature elaborate surface finishes.

In fact, the company has also developed technologies for keycaps with flocking finishes and keycaps that support multi-color and multi-surface expressions. It seems they are a manufacturer aiming to make the keycap itself the star of the design, rather than just a simple "button with text."

Game Characters in Stone!? Mysterious Objects Also Draw Attention

At the booth, keyboards with meticulous coloring and decoration were lined up, some of which could even be called "art pieces." The designs were interesting, pushing the boundaries towards something you'd want to display and admire, rather than just use on a desk.

Even more intriguing than the keyboards, making us wonder "What is this!?", were the exhibits that looked like game characters trapped inside stone-like blocks. The characters floated within a translucent material, creating an atmosphere as if an item had been brought directly from a game world.

Recently, keyboards have become more than just about performance and typing feel; "how they look on a desk" has become a crucial aspect of their individuality. Guangdong Ouxide's exhibition allowed visitors to fully experience the "joy of playing with the aesthetics" of custom keyboards. It was a booth that would likely make anyone unsatisfied with ordinary designs stop and take a closer look.

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Scenes from Tokyo Game Show 2026