TechPeripherals8BitDo’s Famicom-inspired Retro Keyboard is such geek chic it made me squeakThe 8BitDo Mechanical Wireless Keyboard feels as good as it looksWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPeripherals8BitDo’s Famicom-inspired Retro Keyboard is such geek chic it made me squeakThe 8BitDo Mechanical Wireless Keyboard feels as good as it looksWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The 8BitDo Mechanical Wireless Keyboard feels as good as it looks
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Games peripherals maker8BitDo does things a bit differentlyto rivals. While it ranges a collection of controllers and other accessories, they tend to be designed with a retro feel and aesthetic in mind. And yet, they’ll feature bang up-to-the-date tech to make life more simple.
There’s no better example of this than the forthcoming 8BitDo Retro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard. Not only is it as clicky and substantial as the sort of keyboards I used several decades ago, the decals and colour theme is entirely based on the Japanese Famicom console that essentially took gaming to a new level in the 80s.
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The Japanese console sported a different shape and colour scheme to the global NES and that’s reflected in the build and buttons on the keyboard. It is rendered in scarlet, beige and black.
The name strip across the top pays homage to the similar strips on the face of the Famicom. And, as an extra touch, the keys feature Japanese characters as well as English letters. You don’t get that on the standard N Edition.
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard - Fami EditionPriced at £89, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a chunky, premium accessory that offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. You also get a separate pad with two large, programmable keys for gameplay or hotlinks.View Deal
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard - Fami EditionPriced at £89, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a chunky, premium accessory that offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. You also get a separate pad with two large, programmable keys for gameplay or hotlinks.View Deal
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard - Fami EditionPriced at £89, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a chunky, premium accessory that offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. You also get a separate pad with two large, programmable keys for gameplay or hotlinks.View Deal
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard - Fami EditionPriced at £89, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a chunky, premium accessory that offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. You also get a separate pad with two large, programmable keys for gameplay or hotlinks.
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard - Fami EditionPriced at £89, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a chunky, premium accessory that offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. You also get a separate pad with two large, programmable keys for gameplay or hotlinks.
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard - Fami Edition
Priced at £89, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a chunky, premium accessory that offers both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. You also get a separate pad with two large, programmable keys for gameplay or hotlinks.
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You can connect the device to either anAndroidor Windows source using Bluetooth or 2.4G Wi-FI (the latter using an included adapter that is otherwise neatly stored in its own slot underneath).
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There is hugely satisfying travel when a button is pressed, and the mappable dual super buttons feel substantial and robust. Basically, we’d be happy to use the Retro Keyboard for gaming or general productivity.
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The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard will be available from the end of October, priced at £89 / $99.99 for either of the two models.
We’re looking forward to giving it more of a test in the near future.
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