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HMX Game 1989
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The HMX Game 1989 is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, P4 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard). It features a 22 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm, bottom-out is 53g at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by 80 Retros. Manufactured by HMX.
Where to buy HMX Game 1989 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering HMX Game 1989 switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
| HMX Game 1989 offers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CandyKeys | DE | 15.10 EUR / 35 pcs | 0.44 USD | buy | |
| Dangkeebs | US | 11.40 USD / 35 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 18.00 CAD / 35 pcs | 0.36 USD | buy | |
| KBDFans | CN | 12.50 USD / 35 pcs | 0.36 USD | buy | |
| Keebz N Cables | AU | 19.00 AUD / 35 pcs | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 3.33 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (!!! not kbdnewS, temporarily !!!) | 0.33 USD | buy | |
| Mechboards | UK | 14.25 GBP / 35 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.49 USD | sold out | |
| UniKeys | CN | 3.26 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.33 USD | buy | |
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
HMX Game 1989 data sheet
| Name | HMX Game 1989 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | P4 |
| Stem | T5 standard |
| Spring | 22 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mix of 105 and 205. |
| Designer | 80 Retros |
| Manufacturer | HMX |
Comments on HMX Game 1989 switches
The Game 1989 switch is less clacky then the FJ400 and KD200 Switch from the same series and is even more muted compared to other HMX switches. Shipping in a small box in the shape of a film roll container.
These are the HMX Film switches, coming in three distinct models: KD200, FJ400, and Game 1989 Classic. The Game 1989 Classic switch is characterized by its deep, thocky sound attributed to a T5 stem and P4 bottom housing, designed for a 4.0mm total travel, almost reaching the desired 4mm pole bottom-out specification. All three switches benefit from HMX's updated molds that have fixed the leaf tick and lubing issues – KeebzNCables.