Although it is not 100%, generally speaking, people who like video games also usually like anime. Therefore, in the past few years, there have been more and more anime IP co-branded e-sports peripherals. This time, MSI and “Fulillian the Buried” collaborated to launch a joint series of keyboard and mouse kits. The main focus is to transform the atmosphere of “Fulillian the Buried” about journeys, memories and bonds with partners into the design language of desktop peripherals. If you are a fan of “Fulillian the Buried”, the biggest attraction of this set is not only the Frilian pattern, but also the fact that it hides the character elements of Frilian, Himmel, Faerun, Shutark and so on in the keycaps, left and right mouse buttons, mouse pad composition and packaging details. Next, let Ada take the perspective of a user who has been using gaming keyboards and mice for a long time and is also very interested in the overall visual matching of the desktop. Let’s take a look at whether these three peripherals can achieve the level of “can be collected and used every day”.
If it was Himmel, he would definitely take it all!
This time, the three peripheral sets of Fulian are a keyboard, a mouse and a mouse pad. They are not as high-priced as graphics cards, but I think they are more attractive to ordinary fans. The reason is very simple. After the graphics card is installed in the case, unless you put the console with the transparent side panel on the table, many details may not be visible (and graphics cards are not cheap now); but peripherals such as keyboards, mice and mouse pads are in front of you every day. The difference is very obvious whether the co-branded design is good-looking and durable.
FORGE TKL WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION keyboard: 83-key TKL, hot-swappable 5-pin shaft, PBT dye-sublimation keycaps in place in one go
The main visual of the FORGE TKL WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION keyboard outer box includes not only Frillian, but also Faerun and Shotalk. The overall use of purple, white and light colors echoes the temperament of the work.
The accessories in the box are not just given away in a line. The keyboard part provides spare key shafts, replaceable function key caps, key pullers/shaft pullers, USB Type-A to Type-C cables and files, and the transmission line is also made of white braided material. I think this is very important, because if this kind of co-branded keyboard is only for appearance, it will lose a lot of playability when you want to change the switches and arrange the keycaps yourself in the future; MSI at least takes into account the fact that “players will want to make changes.”
The full name of this keyboard is FORGE TKL WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION. It has an 83-key configuration and supports 2.4 GHz Wireless, Bluetooth and USB 2.0 wired connections. It weighs about 943g and measures 348 x 140 x 45 mm. It supports Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS 11 or above. It is not an ordinary full-size keyboard, but a TKL configuration. Removing the numeric keypad allows more mouse movement space on the right side of the desktop. This is very practical for e-sports players, because when the mouse is swinging wildly at low DPI, it will not hit the keyboard all the time; for general office workers or creators, TKL is also easier to keep a laptop, mobile phone holder or drawing tablet on the table.
For the shaft part, this time it uses a Mechanical Linear linear mechanical axis, which supports hot-swappable 5-pin mechanical switches, which means that compatible third-party shafts can be replaced without welding. Using Kailh’s customized 5-pin shaft, the RGB light source is located above the shaft.
MSI also provides an extra set of replacement axes in the box, which can be replaced by yourself in case of failure:
I think the keycaps are the most collectible part of this keyboard. It uses PBT keycaps and sublimation printing. The central white area forms the main visual of Fulian. The tab, caps lock, and shift on the left are Shutark. The \, ENTER, and Shift on the right are Faerun. The blank key is the wand of Fulian. The direction keys also have Fulian elements.
MSI’s dragon pattern totem is also a must-have:
This kind of design is more interesting than simply printing the character in the upper right corner of the keyboard. Because what you see when typing every day is not just the logo, but the entire keyboard itself is like a pieced together character theme picture. This is what a co-branded keyboard should look like.
There is a 1.06-inch screen in the upper right corner of FORGE TKL WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION. Officially, it can display battery status, RGB backlight settings and brightness information. MSI has designed two sets of Q layout files for it, namely Fulian + Himmel, and Faerun + Shutark.
This kind of small screen is not necessarily a necessary feature on ordinary keyboards, but it is a plus when placed on a co-branded keyboard. The reason is that it makes the keyboard not just a printed pattern, but a little interactive. You can use it as a status display, or you can use it as a small character Easter egg that lights up on the desktop. For fans, it is a small detail that they will take a second look at every day when they turn on the computer.
In terms of feel, this keyboard focuses on quieter tapping sounds. The official page mentions that it contains multiple layers of sound-absorbing material and gasket structure, including layers of IXPE sound absorbing foam, PU foam, sound dampening foam and silicone dampening pad, to reduce unnecessary noise. The actual feeling is that the knocking sound is short and low-volume, which is speculated to be more suitable for use in offices or home environments.
Since it is a wireless keyboard (it can also be connected to a computer with a USB transmission cable from the top to be used as a wired keyboard), on the back of the keyboard is a storage location for the wireless transmitter and a switch for 2.4G or Bluetooth mode. You can also switch between Windows and Mac modes. There are also silhouettes of Florian and Philan on the back, and the lavender color is more elegant:
VERSA WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION mouse: 65g, PAW3395DM, up to 26000 DPI, low-key appearance but not weak in specifications
Then I saw the VERSA WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION gaming mouse. The design of this mouse is more low-key than the keyboard, but the details also have a role-playing concept.
The left and right mouse buttons are printed with line illustrations of Florian and Himmel respectively, and the scroll wheel is used to separate the two on the left and right sides. It feels like the emotional distance between being very close but very far in the story is echoed.
This mouse is not only good-looking, the VERSA WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION uses PixArt PAW3395DM Optical Sensor, supports 1000 Hz / 1 ms polling rate, and can be switched to 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 DPI by default. It can reach up to 26000 DPI through software, and the key life is 6000 10,000 times, supports RGB lighting effects, has a battery life of up to 200 hours, and weighs 65g.
The connection method supports MSI SWIFTSPEED 2.4G Wireless, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB 2.0 wired modes. This is important to me because many people now have more than just one computer. You can connect it to a desktop computer via 2.4G or a laptop via Bluetooth, and then connect it when charging is needed or when the latency is stable and low. There is no need to keep unplugging the receiver or re-pairing.
The 2.4G receiver is hidden under the bottom. You can see it when you open the cover. You can use it however you want:
The mouse body also retains MSI Diamond Lightgrips, which are textured anti-slip grips and supports MSI Mystic Light custom RGB lighting effects.
The mouse body is also equipped with Fulian Magic Array RGB LED lighting effect, and the original MSI diamond light shadow grip is also retained.
If you are used to heavy mice, 65g may feel lighter at first; but now the trend of e-sports mice is getting lighter and lighter, and it is less likely to get tired when used for a long time, especially in games that require frequent movement such as FPS or MOBA.
AGILITY GD20 FRIEREN EDITION Mouse Pad: small size but complete character collection, perfect for completing desktop themes
Finally, there’s the AGILITY GD20 FRIEREN EDITION mouse pad. The positioning of this product is very clear, which is to complete the entire desktop theme. BenchLife mentioned that characters such as Frillian, Himmel, Faerun, Shutark, Haita and Airan can be seen on the mouse pad. Gathering old and new teams from different eras on the same mouse pad echoes the image of inheritance, bonding, and continued journey.
Official specifications show that the AGILITY GD20 FRIEREN EDITION measures 320mm x 220mm x 3mm, and is made of Silky Gaming Fabric and the bottom is Natural Rubber Base. Features low-friction surface, sewn edges, water- and stain-resistant surface, non-slip rubber sole, and easy-to-clean waterproof coating.
The size of this mouse pad is not a super large table mat, but a more traditional small and medium-sized mouse pad. The advantage is that it takes up less space when placed on a regular desktop and is easier to match with a keyboard; the disadvantage is that if you are an ultra-low DPI player and usually need to move the mouse over a large area, then 320 x 220 mm may not be big enough. This depends on your usage habits. If you mainly use it for general office work, daily gaming, and connecting your laptop to an external desktop, it is actually quite sufficient. If you are a serious gamer, you may hope that MSI will also release a larger table mat version in the future.
Actual use and collection perspective: This set is more like a “usable collectible”, not a peripheral that can only be viewed.
I think the positioning of the three peripherals this time is very clear. The keyboard is the protagonist because it has the strongest sense of character and the most details. It has complete playability from keycap printing, small screen, replacement keycaps to hot-swappable switches. The mouse is responsible for complementing the practicality. It is 65g, PAW3395DM, up to 26000 DPI, three-mode connection and 200 hours of battery life. The specifications will not make people think it is just a co-branded shell; the mouse pad is to tie up the entire desktop theme.
If you only buy one thing, I would recommend looking at the keyboard first. Because FORGE TKL WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION is the product that best displays the design language of “Furieren Burial” among the three products. The central keycap forms the Fulian vision, and the blank key and arrow keys are also incorporated into the work elements. With the replaceable Faerun and Shutark keycaps, it is difficult not to notice it when placed on the table.
If you already want to create a complete desktop, then a keyboard + mouse pad will have a more visual integrity than buying a mouse alone; if you need a lightweight wireless mouse, then the specifications of the VERSA WIRELESS FRIEREN EDITION will be more attractive.
Exclusive joint event page or MSI official website and social platforms:https://tw.msi.com/Landing/frieren
Summary: Fulilian fans want to create a desktop theme, this set is more sincere than a simple sticker co-branding
Overall, I think the most successful part of the MSI x “Flylin’s Burial” set of keyboard, mouse and mouse pad is not that it has character graphics, but that it knows what role each peripheral should play on the desktop. The keyboard is responsible for presenting the characters and details, the mouse is responsible for retaining the e-sports specifications and daily feel, and the mouse pad is responsible for spreading the atmosphere of the brave party’s journey on the table.
If you are a fan of “The Burial of Florian” and happen to want to change to a desktop keyboard and mouse, this set is suitable for serious consideration. In particular, the keyboard has TKL configuration, three-mode wiring, PBT dye-sublimation keycaps, 5-pin hot-swappable switches, a 1.06-inch screen and a multi-layer silencing structure. The specifications themselves are not weak, and it is not just a collection value. The mouse is 65g lightweight, PixArt PAW3395DM, with a maximum DPI of 26,000 and a battery life of up to 200 hours, which can take care of both daily life and gaming. Although the mouse pad is not large in size, the character set and surface materials can complete the entire atmosphere.
If it were Himmel, I think he would also say: “Since you have to type on the keyboard and slide the mouse every day, at least let’s make the desktop a journey that you like.” The above is shared for your reference.
Source: KOCPC Chinese