Gaming peripheral brand Higround is back with SEGA for round two, and this time they’re bringing serious firepower. The new collection launches December 12th with five mechanical keyboards that blend nostalgic Dreamcast and Sonic the Hedgehog aesthetics with modern performance tech that competitive players actually care about.
This isn’t Higround’s first rodeo with SEGA. Their 2022 collaboration proved there’s real demand for gaming gear that doesn’t look like every other RGB-laden peripheral on the market. The fan response pushed them to expand beyond their original offerings, and now they’re delivering keyboards in 75% and 96% layouts alongside their signature 65% boards, plus introducing Hall Effect technology to the lineup.
Premium build meets Dreamcast nostalgia
The standout piece is definitely the Summit 65+, priced at $299.95. This premium keyboard features CNC aluminum construction with a mirror-polished stainless steel backplate that channels pure Dreamcast energy. The design includes clever nods to SEGA’s legendary console, with VMU-inspired keycap details and controller button artwork on the arrow keys. Higround equipped it with their new Dampening Plus five-layer system, which keeps things quiet and stable whether you’re gaming or working.
For players chasing competitive edge, the Basecamp 65HE brings Hall Effect switch technology wrapped in Radical Highway artwork from Sonic Adventure 2. Hall Effect switches use magnets instead of traditional metal contacts, letting you customize actuation points for faster response times. It’s the kind of precision that matters in games like Valorant or CS2, where milliseconds count.
More layouts, more options
Higround expanded their size offerings to cover different desk setups and use cases. The Basecamp 96+ delivers near full-size functionality in a compact footprint, perfect for anyone who needs a numpad but doesn’t want a massive keyboard eating up mouse space. It rocks a Classic Sonic design with Dampening Plus tech and TTC Neptune switches, running $189.95.
The Basecamp 75+ comes in two variants, one themed around Escape from the City and another featuring Sonic CD artwork. Both models hit the sweet spot for people wanting dedicated function keys without going full-size, priced at $169.95. They pack the same Dampening Plus construction and TTC Neptune switches as the 96% model.
Rounding out the collection are matching accessories including a Sonic CD keycap set at $69.95 and four XL control mousepads at $49.95 each, letting fans build a fully coordinated setup.
Release details and final thoughts
According to Rustin Sotoodeh, Higround’s Creative Director, the team used lessons from their first SEGA drop to push harder on both design and functionality. The expanded lineup gives more entry points for different types of users, from collectors dropping serious cash on the Summit 65+ to competitive players grabbing the Hall Effect model for ranked grinding.
The collection drops December 12th at 12 PM Pacific exclusively on higround.co, with select designs hitting Best Buy and Micro Center stores. Early access goes live 15 minutes before the public sale for those who sign up on Higround’s website.
This collaboration captures what made SEGA special in the first place, that optimistic, slightly rebellious spirit that defined the Dreamcast era. Whether you grew up grinding Sonic Adventure 2 or you just appreciate hardware that doesn’t look generic, there’s probably something here worth checking out.
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