If you’re in the market for a new gaming keyboard, 8BitDo’s retro-inspired keyboards offer stellar performance for a reasonable price. 8BitDo’s Fami Edition keyboard has a color scheme that pays homage to the Nintendo Famicom, responsive switches, multiple wireless connectivity options, and great customization features. Right now, you can purchase this 8BitDo keyboard for only $80 at Woot. This matches the best price we’ve seen at any retailer. The Fami edition is available at Amazon for $85. Alternatively, you can snag the NES-inspired model for $83.69 at Amazon. These are the best prices yet at Amazon. And just like other 8BitDo products, you’re getting a whole lot of value for the price–it’s a fantastic keyboard.
8BitDo has a new keyboard releasing on May 28. The new model pays homage to the Commodore 64 and comes with a detachable arcade stick.
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard (Fami Edition)
$80 (was $100)
Woot is an Amazon-owned company, so your order will be fulfilled by Amazon. Featuring a hot-swappable PCB for easy customization without soldering, support for the 8BitDo Ultimate Software to remap keys, and both wireless and wired connection options, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a well-rounded product.
Wireless support includes both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz via the included adapter that can conveniently be stored in a dedicated slot on the bottom of the keyboard (so you won’t lose it). You can swap between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless instantly, which is handy if you own multiple devices you’d like to use it on.
Prime members get free standard shipping on their orders from Woot.
A standout feature of the keyboard is its Dual Super Buttons. These are found on a separate gamepad and are essentially two additional programmable keys. Best of all, you can quickly map different functions to the buttons without the need for software.