For gadget enthusiasts, there are many products where you know the specs but really want to try them out in person. Gaming gadgets, in particular, possess charms that can only be truly understood by touching them, such as key feel, operational feel, and texture.

That's why, at the ASCII-sponsored event 'TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 9 in LIFORK AKIHABARA II' held on Saturday, October 10th, a wide array of highly anticipated gaming gadgets for this autumn will be on display. You'll be able to experience products recommended by our editorial team firsthand.

In this article, we will introduce the keyboard 'V custom VK720AL' from among the gaming gadgets on display.

Elecom's 'V custom VK720AL': A Low-Profile Keyboard Featuring a Layout Unique to Japanese Manufacturers and Noteworthy Rapid Trigger Functionality

The Elecom 'V custom VK720AL' is a low-profile and rapid trigger-compatible keyboard that adopts a unique Japanese layout.

With a large Enter key and a standard, intuitive key layout that allows for confident typing, it features a 'well-understood' layout unique to Japanese manufacturers. Additionally, it incorporates keycaps co-developed with professional gamers and a magnetic detection key system. This model is one that gamers seeking quick operations should definitely pay attention to.

Point 1: As Expected from a Japanese Manufacturer: A 'Well-Understood' Unique Japanese Layout

First, what stands out is the user-friendly Japanese layout, unique to Japanese manufacturers. While supporting low-profile and rapid trigger functionality, its large Enter key and standard, intuitive placement of each key create an appealing 'well-understood' layout that makes Japanese input comfortable.

Point 2: 'Neo Clutch Keycaps' That Fit Your Fingers and Release Quickly

The keycaps feature the unique 'Neo Clutch Keycaps' co-developed with professional gamers. While securely gripping the fingers, they achieve an operational feel where fingers can quickly and effortlessly disengage when intended, resulting in a comfortable key feel that makes you want to keep typing.

Point 3: Magnetic Detection Key System That Can Turn Input ON/OFF in as Little as 0.1mm

Furthermore, it is equipped with the magnetic detection key system 'ELECOM Magnetic S.P.S Engine'. This feature allows the actuation and reset points to dynamically follow the key press, regardless of the key's depression depth, enabling key input to be turned ON/OFF in as little as 0.1mm. Gamers who demand quick operations will undoubtedly feel its benefits.

Head to Akihabara on Saturday, October 10th! Come and Experience the Elecom 'V custom VK720AL' in Person!

Gaming gadgets have aspects like button feel, dial weight, and texture that cannot be fully understood from photos or specifications alone.

That's why, at this event, we are focusing on creating a space where you can directly experience a large number of highly anticipated gaming gadgets that you'll want to get your hands on this autumn, and that we highly recommend you 'definitely touch!'

We've gathered only gaming gadgets that you'll 'absolutely want to touch and check out' this autumn, so please take this opportunity to experience them.

Our editorial staff will also be at the venue, so please feel free to ask us if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you at LIFORK Akihabara II on October 10th!

It's Happening in Akihabara! First-Timers Absolutely Welcome! Touch Any Gaming Gadget You're Interested In!

Gaming PCs, keyboards, mice, headsets — why not try touching and comparing all the products you're interested in? Even after looking at photos and reading spec sheets, the one thing you can't fully grasp is 'what's it like to actually touch it?' In that case, let's go to Akihabara and try out everything that catches your eye!

The date has been set for 'TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 9 (GPS 9)', an event where you can actually touch and experience the latest gaming gadgets and also consult with our editorial staff! It's Saturday, October 10, 2026!

And here's the important part: this event welcomes you just to look, touch, or compare. It's an event where you can freely try out gadgets that interest you at your own pace. There's no need to buy anything, so feel free to drop by casually!

There's no need to feel intimidated, thinking 'PC events seem to be only for experts' or 'what if they pressure me to buy something like in a store?' It's perfectly fine even if you're not familiar with PCs! And of course, participation is free.

At the venue, you can actually experience various devices such as keyboards, mice, and headsets. The key is that you can thoroughly compare things like size, keyboard key feel, and mouse grip, which are hard to understand online, right there on the spot. If you're unsure 'what to choose,' you can also freely consult with ASCII editorial staff.

Furthermore, there are plans for prize giveaways, mini-stages, and puzzle-solving events. First, just come, look, touch, and remember what caught your eye. It's an event designed to be enjoyed with that level of casualness!

Of course, we'll also be holding the popular prize giveaway from last time, and we'll be doing it big! We've also perfectly prepared novelty items as souvenirs for your visit, and we eagerly await your attendance.

Venue Information

■ Venue: LIFORK AKIHABARA II, Akihabara TMO Building, 3-13-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Access to the Venue

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5-minute walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit (JR Yamanote Line, Keihin-Tohoku Line, Chuo-Sobu Line) / 4-minute walk from Suehirocho Station Exit 3 (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)

Event Account

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