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8BitDo launches N64-style keyboard, controller for anniversary

6/24/2026

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8BitDo Launches

8BitDo announced a N64-inspired keyboard and wireless controller for the 30th anniversary, with UK Amazon availability.
The keyboard costs £84.99 and includes programmable Super Buttons and illumination.
The controller costs $54.99 (US) and £49.99 (UK) and adds three shoulder buttons, back-triggers, and TMR sticks.
UK shipping starts 25 September for the keyboard and 28 August for the controller.
US offers a 1-2-day ship window for the controller but has no keyboard stock.

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8BitDo Nostalgic Keyboard

Korean gamers view the Clear Blue hue of the new keyboard as a nod to the original Game Boy, adding nostalgic appeal.
The keyboard uses an MDA switch profile taller than OEM or Cherry, a tenkeyless layout, and costs KRW120 k in South Korea and 529 CNY (?5 836 rubles) in China.
The Ultimate 2 gamepad sells for KRW52 k in Korea and 269 CNY (?2 968 rubles) in China and includes an auto-start/stop dock.

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8BitDo Announces

8BitDo announced the Ultimate 2 controller for $59.99, which ships now.
The Retro 87 controller costs $99.99 and ships on August 14 2026.
Both controllers use the Clear Blue color scheme that references Nintendo’s Ice Blue N64 from the Y2K “Funtastic” limited edition.
The author speculates that 8BitDo may later release additional “Funtastic-esque” colors such as Fire Orange or Jungle Green.

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8BitDo Launches

8BitDo announced a N64-inspired keyboard and wireless controller for the 30th anniversary, with UK Amazon availability.
The keyboard costs £84.99 and includes programmable Super Buttons and illumination.
The controller costs $54.99 (US) and £49.99 (UK) and adds three shoulder buttons, back-triggers, and TMR sticks.
UK shipping starts 25 September for the keyboard and 28 August for the controller.
US offers a 1-2-day ship window for the controller but has no keyboard stock.

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