Key Takeaways
1. The 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition is a tribute to 40 years of the Nintendo Entertainment System and is 8BitDo’s first 68-key keyboard.
2. It is priced at $499.99 and will start shipping in January 2026, with a free Retro R8 Mouse – N Edition offered for early pre-orders.
3. The Retro R8 Mouse features a PAW 3395 sensor, customizable buttons, and a rechargeable battery with up to 100 hours of Bluetooth use.
4. The Retro 68 Keyboard includes Kailh switches, RGB backlighting, a hot-swappable PCB, and a 6,500mAh battery lasting up to 300 hours on a single charge.
5. Both the keyboard and mouse offer multiple connection options: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired USB.
The 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition is more than just a mechanical keyboard; it’s a tribute to the 40 years of the Nintendo Entertainment System and marks 8BitDo’s first 68-key keyboard. You can already pre-order this special keyboard, and those who act fast will receive a complimentary gift from 8BitDo.
Pricing and Availability
With a price tag of $499.99, this is the priciest keyboard from 8BitDo yet. However, shipping won’t start until January 2026, which might feel like ages away. To make things sweeter for early birds, 8BitDo is throwing in a free gift: the 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse – N Edition.
Details on the Retro R8 Mouse
The Retro R8 Mouse – N Edition, which was announced back in April, is available for $49.99 on Amazon. This mouse is equipped with a PAW 3395 sensor, Kailh Sword GM X micro switches, and has two buttons on each side that you can customize. It’s designed for everyone, being ambidextrous for both left- and right-handed users. With the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2, you can tweak the polling rate and DPI settings (it comes with six DPI levels ranging from 50 to 26,000).
The mouse is rechargeable and has a 450mAh battery, along with a charging dock. You can connect it using Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless with the provided dongle, and it also works as a wired USB mouse. According to 8BitDo, you can expect up to 100 hours of use on Bluetooth and between 26 and 105 hours (depending on the polling rate) when using the 2.4GHz connection.
Features of the Retro 68 Keyboard
As for the 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition, it features Kailh switches, an aluminum plate, alloy keycaps, a hot-swappable PCB, and N-key rollover. This all-metal keyboard comes with RGB backlighting, a custom gasket mount that includes six precision-engineered dampeners for a soft typing experience, and a whopping 6,500mAh battery that can last up to 300 hours on a single charge. Similar to the Retro R8 Mouse, it can also connect through Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired USB.
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