Corsair Just Killed Drop — The End of an Era for Keyboard Enthusiasts
TLDR:
- Corsair is shutting down Drop marketplace after March 25th, 2026
- Drop was acquired by Corsair in 2023, was a hub for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts
- Some products will move to Corsair.com, others to Amazon/Best Buy
- Many collaborations will be discontinued entirely
The End of Drop
Sad news for mechanical keyboard fans: Corsair is pulling the plug on Drop. The popular marketplace for hard-to-find gaming gear and audiophile equipment will cease sales after March 25th, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
If you’re not familiar with Drop, it was basically the treasure hunt for tech enthusiasts. Founded as a community-driven marketplace, Drop became the go-to place for mechanical keyboard switches, custom keycaps, high-end headphones, and all kinds of niche tech gear. The company was acquired by Corsair back in 2023, and now it’s being absorbed completely into Corsair’s operations.
What’s Happening
Here’s the timeline:
- March 25, 2026 — Last chance to buy on Drop. Also the deadline to redeem Drop Rewards.
- March 31, 2026 — The site goes into read-only mode. You can view order history but can’t buy anything.
- After that — All retail moves to Corsair.com or other retailers.
Corsair says some products will be integrated into their main site. Others will show up on Amazon and Best Buy. But here’s the kicker: many of the collaborations — especially the ones with other brands — will be discontinued entirely.
What This Means for Malaysia
Malaysian keyboard enthusiasts who ordered through Drop might want to:
- Check your order history — Make sure any pending orders go through
- Redeem Drop Rewards — Points don’t carry over after March 25th
- Look for alternatives — Local retailers or regional sites might have similar gear
The mechanical keyboard scene in Malaysia has been growing, with communities on Facebook and Discord organizing group buys. This might push more enthusiasts toward direct-from-manufacturer purchases or local group buys.
Why It Happened
Let’s be real: running a niche marketplace isn’t easy. Drop had passionate communities but maybe not enough profit to keep Corsair interested. The gaming gear giant likely decided it’s more efficient to just sell through their own site and major retailers rather than maintain a separate platform.
For enthusiasts, this is a loss. Drop wasn’t just a store — it was a community. The discussions, the reviews, the group buys — that ecosystem is hard to replicate.
