Key Takeaways
1. 8BitDo has launched a special edition of the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard called the Mecha Break: Panther Edition, available for pre-order.
2. The keyboard features Kailh Glaze Jellyfish Pro linear switches, differing from the switches in the Xbox Edition.
3. It includes an aluminum plate, hot-swappable PCB, n-Key rollover, matte UV-coated keycaps, and RGB backlighting with 8 lighting modes.
4. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, and wired USB, with a larger 4,000mAh battery lasting up to 280 hours in 2.4GHz mode.
5. The keyboard is priced at $119.99, includes 21 extra PBT keycaps, and is set to release on July 16.
8BitDo has teamed up with Mecha Break to launch a unique version of the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard. This special edition, known as the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Mecha Break: Panther Edition, is now up for pre-order.
Multiple Versions Available
Since its debut in 2023, the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard has had several versions. Apart from the original model, there are editions themed around Commodore 64, Saturn, NES, Famicom, M, and Xbox.
Technical Differences
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Mecha Break comes equipped with Kailh Glaze Jellyfish Pro linear switches, which differs from the Kailh Jellyfish X switches found in the Xbox Edition. Like all of 8BitDo’s mechanical keyboards, this model features an aluminum plate and a top-mount style design, has a hot-swappable PCB, and supports n-Key rollover. The keycaps are designed with a matte UV coating and offer RGB backlighting with 8 different lighting modes, similar to the Xbox version.
Connectivity and Battery Life
This new keyboard works with both Windows and Android devices and can be customized using the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 program. Users have the option to connect via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, or wired USB. Like the Xbox Edition, this model boasts a larger 4,000mAh battery, which can last up to 280 hours in 2.4GHz wireless mode and around 300 hours on a single charge in Bluetooth mode.
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard Mecha Break: Panther Edition is currently available for pre-order on Amazon for $119.99, with an official release date set for July 16. The package includes 8BitDo Dual Super Buttons, stickers, a keycap puller, an adapter, and a USB cable. Additionally, while the Saturn Edition includes 7 extra keycaps, the Mecha Break edition offers a whopping 21 extra PBT keycaps.
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