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  • The image shows a close-up of a keyboard, which is a part of the 8BitDo Retro Keyboard. The keyboard has a retro design and features a variety of buttons, including a power button, escape button, function keys, and a number pad. The layout of the keyboard includes a standard QWERTY layout, with additional buttons for specific functions. The keyboard is designed to be compatible with various gaming systems and devices, providing a nostalgic and functional experience for users.
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8BitDo - Retro Joystick and Mechanical Keyboard - N Edition

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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 237 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the high-quality build, satisfying key feel, and attractive retro design of this mechanical keyboard. Positive feedback also highlights the versatile connectivity options and generally good battery life. However, some users express frustration with the software's performance and ease of use. The customizable switches are a point of contention for some, with opinions varying on their preferred feel.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Great build, great sound, and even better design.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First of all the build is light but very sturdy. Doesnt flex when trying to bend. Keys sounds so clean! Good feedback sound but isn't so loud that your mic will hear everything. The extra joystick and buttons are very fun to program. Overall a high recommendation if you want a fun retro looking keyboard.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Best Keyboard Ever!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The 8bitdo retro keyboard is fantastic. The stying is awesome (I got the “N” version. The keyboard is heavy and sturdy, and the mechanical keys are just the right amount of “clicky”. It’s not too loud like some keyboard switches can be. I liked it so much I bought the matching numpad!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Retro Style Keyboard

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a pretty decent mechanical keyboard. The reason I got it was because of the joystick included which I was curious about and it happened to be on sale. I wish the keyboard was full sized the included number pad. As for the joystick, it is okay, I plan to use it to play simple 2d games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Funny keyboard

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a very funny keyboard and fun software to mess around with. I am not a big fan of the clicky switch but I bought a linear pack and changed it myself. I still can't figure out what the joy stick I use for, kinda useless but the button I use to play Flappy Bird.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Nostalgic Retro

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    [Employee of bestbuy] Feels and looks amazing. Retro slick look with an even better keyboard feel. Will feed any keyboard clicking sound lovers craving.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Key feel

    A Great Retro and Functional Keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love having this keyboard! The keys feel great and having the ability to assign various commands and system functions to the buttons and joystick have been a great way to improve my work as a database developer. I ended up purchasing a second one to have at home.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great keyboard and good looking

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love this keyboard. looks great, tactile feel is great, its super responsive and I love the additional buttons and joystick that comes with it. The remapping software is super powerful as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Nostalgia Office Vibes

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super nostalgic - highly functional - responsive and clicky. Love the ability to use dongle or bluetooth as well as the volume knob. The little extras are fun as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this keyboard , great mechanical feel awesome retro vibes. Battery life is pretty decent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Big Thwonks

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing thwonks. I love the feeling of the keyboard, along with its look and sound. Very happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    A Very Comfortable Mechanical Keyboard

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This keyboard is exceptionally good at its price point. I have used many mechanical keyboards by far from very expensive one ($400) to reasonably priced ones (~$100). I can say that this 8bitdo keyboard is one of the best! Highly recommend it to everyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Feels amazing so far, and looks great too

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This keyboard feels so great, and is so satisfying to type on. I haven't had a chance to try out the joystick yet, but the additional giant hotkey buttons are pretty awesome so far. Highly recommend for both business use and gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    A great Nostalgic Keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a fantastic keyboard. Very easy to install, and the buttons on this feel great. The design is well done, and really gives off the NES vibes well. Well worth the price!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Love old school vibe

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Large chuncky buttons, the old NES vibe. And it comes with aracde buttons and a joy stick. What isn't there to love?

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Pretty Fly for an Off White Keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's freaking awesome, unless you're a Linux freak, then it's just awesome. Keys are just a skosh too tight, but not bad enough to make me want to replace it. The macros technically will work with Linux, but you have to program them on a windows machine first... and I'm lazy. Aesthetics are a straight... banger... hmmm, it's not a music track but it does click loud enough to make Teams ask me to unmute myself if I want to be heard. Yeah, banger.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Must have

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A very nice keyboard with the perfect amount of noise from clicks. It’s enjoyable to play games on and is very nice to type papers with this keyboard

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Well built for both work and fun

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is such a well built keyboard! The best thing about it is it does not attract dirt as much as any one I owned before.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Keyboard quality

    Nice looking

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice keyboard visually. It reminds me of the NES. It was given to my fiancé for his birthday and he seems to like it. Once he has used it a little more I will return with a more in depth review.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 8bitdo keyboard

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So nice and retro it looks great and feels great too type with

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Retro keyboard

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far very good product after about month or so Much later actuation point than I expected but it feels good , feels like I'm typing faster with less effort Wish the joystick and the extra buttons have a little more weight to them but other than that they're fun to play with and you can link them to all types of functionality. Volume knob is not quite a dial it's 365 rotation It would also be nice if the keyboard had some feet to flip up and down but other than that If you get this on sale this is a well worth your time for a fun and functional keyboard with extra gadgets

    I would recommend this to a friend
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