8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard

8BitDo · TKL · standard height

4.82,500 ratings· Amazon

8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard mechanical keyboard
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The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is an 87-key tri-mode TKL styled after the NES and Famicom, known for its independent dial control panel and oversized programmable Dual Super Buttons.

Best for: gaming, typing, budget.

8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Kailh Box White V2
Keycaps dye-sub PBT, MDA-like profile
Case n/a
Mount Top
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA No
Battery 2000 mAh
Typical price $90
Sound (stock) loud and clicky
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Kailh Box White V2 clicky · 45g actuation The Kailh Box White V2 refines the classic Box White click-bar formula with a retooled housing, a 5-pin base, and an 80-million-press rating while keeping the 45g crisp click.

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