Let’s be honest: most keyboards are boring necessities that you’re not likely to find at the top of anybody’s Christmas wishlist. But every now and then, a keyboard comes along that’s so cool, anyone could get excited about it. 8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard is one of those unicorns, and right now, it’s down to an all-time low of $89.99 ($10 off) at Amazon.
8BitDo’s NES-style keyboard has returned to its lowest price yet
8BitDo’s new Retro Mechanical Keyboard is once again matching the all-time low set during Amazon’s fall Prime Day.
8BitDo’s new Retro Mechanical Keyboard is once again matching the all-time low set during Amazon’s fall Prime Day.
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Inspired by Nintendo, the Bluetooth mechanical keyboard sports a pair of massive red programmable buttons similar to the ones found on the old-school NES controllers. It’s comfortable, too, thanks to clicky, hot-swappable switches you can replace when you want to change up the feel. The keyboard offers a standard tenkeyless layout, so it lacks a numpad, but if you don’t need that, this is definitely a keyboard that stands out — and one that makes for a unique gift.
8BitDo Retro Receiver for PS1, PS2
$24$254% off
$24
You can use a modern wireless controller with your PS1 and PS2 thanks to the 8BitDo Retro Receiver. The handy accessory plugs directly into the controller slot on either console, and the button mapping translates perfectly when using supported controllers, including the official Xbox and PlayStation models.
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