ATK Launches RS6 V2 Gaming Keyboard

ATK's updated Hall effect keyboard adds gasket mounting, dual-position RGB, and an 8 kHz polling rate.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in eSports

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ATK launched its updated RS6 V2 Hall effect gaming keyboard on Thursday at an introductory price of $109.98, with an official MSRP of $139.98. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

ATK has launched the RS6 V2, an updated version of its RS6 Hall effect gaming keyboard. It is available on ATK's website for $109.98 as an introductory offer, with an official MSRP of $139.98.

Why it matters

The release brings a revised 65% layout and new internal design to ATK's Hall effect lineup, offering a different option for players comparing gaming keyboards. Its pricing and feature set place it among competing enthusiast-focused models.

The RS6 V2 lists a claimed 0.23 ms end-to-end latency and 8 kHz polling rate, with actuation adjustable from 0.001 to 3.3 mm. These are manufacturer figures, and independent testing results were not provided.

The players

ATK

ATK is the gaming peripherals company that produces the RS6 V2 and its predecessor, the RS6 Hall effect keyboard.

The details

The RS6 V2 moves from the original's tray-mount design to a gasket-mounted build and comes in Burgundy Red, Meteorite Gray, and Moonlight Silver. It adds dual-position per-key RGB and ships with double-shot PBT keycaps with translucent sides, using ATK's Halo switch with a one-piece light guide.

Timeline

  1. • November 6, 2026: RS6 V2 launch coverage published

Tech Race

The RS6 V2 extends ATK's original RS6 Hall effect keyboard, updating its mounting design and lighting while keeping the magnetic-switch approach. It positions ATK among enthusiast keyboard makers competing on polling rate and low-latency claims.

Buyers can choose between the $109.98 introductory price on ATK's website and the $139.98 MSRP. The RS6 V2 is offered in three colorways and includes ATK's Halo switches and PBT keycaps.

The takeaway

Compare the introductory and MSRP pricing against your budget and check whether the 65% layout and gasket-mounted design suit your setup before purchasing.

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Source note: This article includes information reported by TechPowerUp.