Key Takeaways
1. 8BitDo launched the NES40 Collection to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System, featuring limited editions of existing products and two new items.
2. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth – NES 40th Limited Edition controller has a unique design with only 1,985 units available, and includes a NES Retro Receiver and custom accessories for a pre-order price of $79.99.
3. The Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition is 8BitDo’s first 68-key keyboard, featuring Kailh switches, RGB lighting, and exclusive wireless Super Buttons, available for pre-order at $499.99.
4. The Retro Cube 2 Speaker – N Edition introduces Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, along with a longer battery life of up to 30 hours, and is priced at $49.99 for pre-order.
5. Shipping for the various products in the NES40 Collection is scheduled for January 2026 for the keyboard and December 12, 2025, for the speaker.
8BitDo has launched a new line of products that celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). This line features special editions of existing items as well as two new ones. These products are collectively known as the NES40 Collection, which includes the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth – NES 40th Limited Edition, Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition, and the Retro Cube 2 Speaker – N Edition.
Unique Controller Design
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth – NES 40th Limited Edition is designed based on the original Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller, which comes in Yellow, White, and Black. There are only 1,985 of these special edition controllers available. It works with both Windows and the Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, and it also comes with a NES Retro Receiver for NES compatibility. The front of the controller is black, featuring important dates in 8BitDo’s and Nintendo’s history, while the ABXY buttons are a vibrant red, with grey bumpers and triggers. The charging dock matches with grey text reading “NES40th Anniversary Edition” in red.
Along with the transparent NES Retro Receiver, the package includes four custom joystick caps and an 8BitBot keychain. The pre-order price for the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth – NES 40th Limited Edition is $79.99. When considering the additional items and the receiver, this price is quite reasonable compared to the standard version, which is priced at $69.99 on Amazon.
New Keyboard Features
The Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition is not just a commemorative product; it’s also 8BitDo’s first 68-key keyboard. Unlike its other keyboards, such as the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard – Mecha Break Edition (retailing for $89.99 on Amazon), this one features Kailh switches, an aluminum plate, aluminum alloy keycaps, hot-swappable PCB, and N-key rollover. The all-metal keyboard with RGB lighting includes a custom gasket mount, featuring six precision-engineered dampeners for a smooth typing feel.
This keyboard also introduces wireless Super Buttons, setting it apart from other models that use wired buttons. According to 8BitDo, these Super Buttons are exclusive to the Retro 68 Keyboard. It supports Windows and Android, with options for 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired USB connections. The keyboard has a battery life of 6,500mAh, offering up to 300 hours of usage on a single charge, which takes about 9 hours to fully recharge.
Pre-orders for the Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition are available at the price of $499.99, making it the most expensive keyboard in 8BitDo’s lineup. Shipping is set to start in January 2026.
Updated Speaker Model
The Retro Cube Speaker made its debut in 2016, and it has taken 9 years for 8BitDo to unveil its successor. The Retro Cube 2 Speaker – N Edition keeps some features from the original, like D-Pad controls, but now offers Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless, and wired USB-C connections. However, the 3.5mm AUX port has been removed.
This new speaker comes with a wireless charging dock that includes a compartment for the 2.4G USB-C adapter, taking 3 to 5 hours to fully charge the 2,000mAh battery. A full charge provides up to 30 hours of usage, which is a big improvement over the 8 hours offered by the previous model.
Additionally, the speaker includes a microphone for making calls, has a gaming mode, and allows users to pair two speakers together for stereo sound. The 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 Speaker is available for pre-order at a price of $49.99, with shipping beginning on December 12, 2025.
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