8BITDO Wireless Retro Mechanical Keyboard

Quality product, great features, great price, amazing keyboard. This actually feels good to type on, and sounds incredible. If you like a nice loud, clicky (like loud clicky) keyboard, this is it. I can't decide which style of it looks best, but this M edition is gorgeous. It is both subtle, retro, and still feels modern somehow. I can't recommend it enough. If you're on the fence, this is that message. Buy it

This review comes after six months of daily use for work, and play, using this keyboard. Appearance: I like it. it is reminiscent of the C64 keyboard but not exactly the same. It doesn't blind you with RGB lights either, which is great. Durability: I don't see any fading of the lettering on the keys. Everything is still working. Feel: I like the feel of the keys, but not everyone will. You have to push the keys down further than on some keyboards. I also like the sound they make over that of past keyboards; it's like a duller clicky sound. Connections: I have always used it with the USB cable. It offers the use of both Bluetooth or Wi-Fi if you want to use it wirelessly, but then you have to charge or power it in some way. Annoyance: There are "engraved" lines running around the keyboard and they can be hard to clean if something gets in there. Bonus feature! Since the keyboard uses a type C port for USB, it can be plugged directly into an IPad and it works instantly (I used the cable that came with the IPad). No need for an adapter like most keyboards would need. Of course, you have to think about power when doing this. Either it will use the IPad power or it uses an internal battery, I'm not sure which it uses in this case. I just remembered today that this came with two big buttons and a little joystick, so now I'm trying to think of something to use them for. I have not used any of the other features like the keyboard mapping software, the profiles, or the two programmable buttons between the alt and ctrl keys on the right side. Since everything else is so well made, I assume that those things would work well too. Summary: So far, I think it is my favorite keyboard, over the forty years that I've used keyboards.

I've been using this keyboard for over a year or two, and it has been working great with no issues! 8Bitdo is a very reliable brand of electronics; I've purchased different products made by them, and the quality never lets me down. They keyboard is heavy and stays in place. The keys are a little loud if you dig it and offer nice haptic feedback while typing. The two large red buttons also work well, and can be binded to just about any action. I use them as media buttons for play and next. A new version was released with the Numeric keypad, but if you need a smaller format, this is a nice portable size for smaller desks. I've used both the Bluetooth setting and the adapter, it was compatible on Windows 10, Windows 11 and an Apple tablet with zero issues. They also make 'em in different styles if you don't dig the NES look.

8bitdo is known for their wireless controllers and it seems like they've decided to expand into mechanical keyboards. This is a great first attempt by them! I have a couple mechanical keyboards so I'm not an expert by any means, but I'll try to make it make sense for newbies. I have a Redragon K556 Pro that I used to type on before I got this and 8bitdo's has blown that out of the water. Battery life: The battery life is fantastic. I can't get my redragon to last more than a couple days even with turning off the keyboard at the end of the day. I haven't had to charge the battery yet for 8bitdo's and I started using it around early November 2023. Can't remember if it was bluetooth or 2.4 so I'll update when I check next time I'm in the office. The switches: I swapped out the switches in my Redragon for speed silvers which I do love, but I also love the switches on the 8bitdo keyboard. If you're a newbie to mechanical keyboards, the switches they use on 8bitdo's are the Kailh White switches which aren't super noisy, but aren't linear either. They're tactile. They're louder than speed silvers but still type nicely and aren't as loud as cherry blue switches. The clickiness volume sounds like a normal keyboard so your coworkers won't be super unhappy with you unless you're an angry typer like I am, lol. They sold me on the Kailh switches so if I ever decide to switch, that's what I'm using. The keycaps: I swapped out my keycaps on my Redragon which have a KCA profile. I wasn't super happy with them because I kept mistyping. I'm more of a Cherry girl. If I had to guess which keycap profile these were, these look a lot like DSA or XDA which are probably more my speed. They remind me of the XVX XDA profile keycaps actually (also sold on amazon), which are about same height as a normal keyboard's keycaps. That was smart because that makes this as close to a normal keyboard with the benefits of a mechanical keyboard. It's great for those who are thinking about swapping to a mechanical keyboard but also don't want to sink $$$ into one or wasting money trying to find the right keycap profiles for their typing style. The big red buttons: These are just so fun to use! It took me a second to figure out how to program them, but the instructions included were very helpful so I figured it out. They also weren't on fragile paper and I have it hiding under the buttons. It came with stickers too. I programmed my two to be Ctrl+C & Ctrl+V because they are my most used buttons and they work great when I remember to use them. My coworkers love to come over and mess with me by clicking them. These are wired, but the wire is long enough and unobtrusive. Was this worth it?: Absolutely 100% worth it. Mechanical keyboards get so costly. The fact that they made this keyboard $99.99 is extremely accessible when you consider that mechanical keyboards can cost hundreds. I hope to see a full sized version someday. No lie, I also wish they sold the keycaps because I absolutely love the retro aesthetic of this keyboard. It feels good and looks good so I would recommend this.

I purchased this keyboard for two main reasons: the unique look and the Kailh Box V2 White switches. In the looks department, this thing delivers. It's the most aesthetically pleasing keyboard I've ever owned. I don't even see it as a Famicom-themed keyboard. I just like the color scheme regardless of what it represents. And the slightly bulky retro look is a nice throwback to the computer keyboards I used 20+ years ago. The Kailh Box V2 White switches are a joy to type on. I already know that I don't want to type on anything else, and this is coming from someone whose last keyboard had the excellent Cherry MX Red switches. The keycaps on this keyboard feel premium and the switches are clicky but not obnoxiously so. To me, the feel of the switches is somewhere in between linear and what I imagine super-clicky would be, offering a great balance between smooth typing and tactile feedback. It's a small thing, but I like the fact that there's a volume knob in the upper left corner. It works perfectly. I don't know if I'll ever use the Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz functionality on this keyboard, but it's good to have the options. I'm using it strictly wired, and I'm happy to report that it was working seconds after I plugged it into my Windows 10 PC. I don't know if I'll ever use the included super buttons, but I can tell you that they feel as high in quality as the keyboard. If you're wondering about the wrist rest in the photo, it's the Glorious TKL Wrist Rest. It's wooden, so I wouldn't recommend it if you prefer something soft.

As an 80s kid, when I saw this I instantly preordered it. I was already in the market for a new keyboard and had tried a few different mechanicals from Amazon. But once I saw this it was all over. I have several of 8bitdos wireless controllers for SNES and Genesis minis, original NES, and original SNES. So i am familiar with their excellent build quality and reputation. This just drips with nostalgia. It has great theming that is incredibly close to NES colors. And the shape and style of keys is reminiscent of the Commodore 64 keyboard. And I love that they didn't cram the arrow and format keys into the rest of it like so many other 60 and 75% keyboards do. Connectivity seems great. It comes with a 2.4ghz receiver that has a dedicated slot on the back/bottom of the keyboard. Of course it has bluetooth as well and that seems to work very well. The box says Windows and Android only, but I'm typing this just fine from my Linux desktop. Which is not surprising of course. The volume knob has a little bit of tactile feedback which is neat. I haven't even looked at the custom keystrokes you can assign to the B and A buttons either on the kb or the extra large external buttons. But I was thinking answering and hanging up Microsoft Teams calls would be pretty great! Overall, if you are a NES nerd like me, this is a must buy. I don't know a ton about mechanical keyboards as this is the 3rd or 4th I've ever tested, but I like this one the best. It might be a bit loud for a shared office space, but I work from home so I can clackity clackity as much as I want. Just overall a very well put together keyboard. I'm a little jealous of the Famicom styling, just like I was as a kid when I first saw what Japan got vs North America, but since I grew up with the NES I decided to go with that color scheme instead.

Absolutely awesome keyboard. Really easy setup out of the box. Typing on it feels awesome, and it's super responsive. Great feedback and feel, and the keyboard is solid and set at a great typing angle. Of course, it's got a great vintage aesthetic, and really evokes a nostalgic and calming feel when I use it and see it on my desk. I'm excited to use more features and set up the included buttons and joystick.

I have used a few mechanical keyboards over the years, but there is something about the way these switches feel, it legitimately feels good typing on this thing, I've mostly used cherry and romer g switches, usually tactile with a few clicky, these clicky switches are a big surprise, not as loud as others not as sharp of a click, just very satisfying. Actually very recently I got to try out some linear switches and I really liked them, and was worried I wouldn't like this keyboard, I was even looking into buying replacement linear switches, which you can do with this keyboard if you want, but it's just such a delight out of the box. So the keys feel good, that's probably the most important part, I don't believe 8bitdo's software is out yet, so programming the keys is still done directly on the keyboard, I would like to see legit software soon though, The volume knob works but won't earn any awards, it can freely spin in either direction lowering or raising the volume, so it can look like it's pointing towards low volume when you turn it up, it's a small issue. The input knob is awesome, I often switch between my pc and my steam deck and I love how easy it is. the 2.4 feels great and I've had no issues on bluetooth. It looks good, it just does, I've actually always liked the idea of having a retro style keyboard, this ticks all the boxes for me while still being a fully featured keyboard at a great price. It's all plastic but it feels nice, I thought the strip at the top that says 8bitdo and has the lines like an nes would just be a sticker but it's a printed on piece of plastic, much nicer. The power button is gorgeous. This thing is awesome I love it, now I'm rambling because it just feels nice to type, so I'll end it here, if you think this looks good then you should buy it.

Muy buen teclado, muy comodo, los botones programables son lo mejor Lo unico es que el software para configurarlo es lento y confuso, pero es algo opcional, Sus distintas formas de conectarse me permiten cambiarme de computadoras o dispositivos rápidamente

Picked this up to replace my 60% keyboard and love it so far. Features: It has bluetooth and the 2.4 dongle witch is really cool because I can connect the dongle to one PC and use Bluetooth on another PC and seamlessly switch between the two. The included joystick and buttons are really cool and sound nice although I have not found a use for them. Sounds: - the keys are really loud but sound nice you can change them if you find them to loud. - the joystick and buttons sound nice Feel: The keykaps and jousticks\buttons feel nice, the buttons feel a bit hollow though

Ordinata per una postazione da retrogaming, la tastiera è comodissima! Bello anche il pad esterno personalizzabile

Lo primero es que compré este teclado porque necesitaba uno y recordaba haber visto una noticia hará unos meses. En su momento me gustó mucho la estética y me lo compré sin pensarlo demasiado ni mirar si era el mejor teclado para mis necesidades (no lo es). Llevo solo un día con el pero ya puedo dar una primera visión de las cosas buenas y malas: + Estética: seguramente si piensas en comprarlo es principalmente por la estética + Robusto: aunque es todo de plástico se ve robusto + Opciones de conectividad: Bluetooth, Cable y 2,4GHz + Opciones de macros: permite asignar combinaciones de teclas a un par de teclas y a los botones gigantes y además se puede hacer directamente en el teclado, sin necesidad de software + Control de volumen: tiene un control rotatorio para subir y bajar el volumen - Batería integrada: no sabía que llevaba y aunque para alguien será un punto positivo para mi es negativo. Las baterías integradas ponen una fecha de caducidad a los productos. Vale, en algunos casos se puede cambiar, pero no están pensadas para ello. No sé si resulta fácil en este teclado. - No tiene retroiluminación - No tiene patas. No se puede regular en altura - Instrucciones escuetas. No hay mucho en el manual de instrucciones. La letra es mega pequeña. Tengo alguna duda sobre las posibilidades para recargar la batería pero no parece que las resuelva. Por lo demás, a mi me está resultando bastante cómodo y es tan bonito como en las fotos y videos.

It's not a proper keyboard if you couldn't kill a man with it. Decent build quality. Nice clickty-clack sound. Reminds me of the old school keyboards you found attached to green screens and chunky workstations in the 80s and early 90s.