HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic switch

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The HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic 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. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by 80 Retros. Manufactured by HMX.

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HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic data sheet

HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic sound test

Comments on HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic 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.

The HMX Game 1989 has an operating force of 45g and a bottom out force of 53g, with its bottom out force in between that of the KD200 and the FJ400. The HMX Game 1989 has a total travel distance of 4.0mm, which is the longest travel distance of the three HMX film switches. The HMX Game 1989 is the most traditional feeling from the HMX x 80Retros line. It has a full travel bottom out that will feel comfortable for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts who are used to traditional full travel switches, like Cherry switches – LumeKeebs.

HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic alternatives

Here are some notable alternatives to the HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.

To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, P4 bottom housing, and T5 stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the HMX x 80Retros Game 1989 Classic.