OpenAI launched its first hardware device, the Codex Micro keyboard, on July 15, priced at $230. The keyboard, designed for coders using OpenAI’s Codex tool, sold out within 12 hours. Following the launch, the device has appeared on eBay with resale prices reaching as high as $1,850, significantly above the original retail price, according to fortune.com.
The Codex Micro is a compact keyboard featuring 12 keys, a joystick, and neon lights, developed in partnership with boutique keyboard maker Work Louder. The device aims to help developers track their progress while using OpenAI’s Codex software. Despite being a one-off project separate from OpenAI’s upcoming AI companion gadget expected next year, demand for the keyboard surged immediately after release, leading to rapid sellouts and a secondary market with prices initially peaking at $1,250 the day after launch.
The strong aftermarket demand for the Codex Micro keyboard highlights the enthusiasm among developers for specialized AI tools. While prices on eBay have gradually declined from their peak, they remain well above the retail price, with current listings around $450. Most sellers are based in the U.S., with others from France, the Netherlands, and Ireland. This launch marks OpenAI’s first tangible hardware product, distinct from its software offerings and anticipated future consumer devices.
OpenAI’s Codex Micro keyboard sold out within hours on July 15, with resale prices on eBay reaching up to $1,850 shortly after launch, per fortune.com.