A few days after announcing its elegant keyboard inspired by the Sega Saturn, 8BitDo has struck again by unveiling a mechanical keyboard paying homage to the Original Xbox.

With a unique aesthetic that will leave no one indifferent, the keyboard features a translucent green colour and backlit keys.
This resolutely retro look is sure to appeal to fans of the first Xbox.

The backlit keys don't just have a simple white or green light: they're powered by LED RGB, allowing you to customise the lighting with the colour of your choice.

Developed in partnership with Microsoft, the keyboard features a dedicated Xbox button, which opens the Windows Game Bar at the touch of a button.

Another notable advantage is that the keyboard is equipped with a replaceable printed circuit board and supports key inversion for complete customisation.

As usual, 8BitDo offers its - now classic - retro buttons dedicated to volume and connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB).

A detail that will appeal to nostalgic fans: the arrow buttons are colour-coded to match the A, B, X and Y buttons on the Xbox controller, a nod to the past.

The Retro R8: a matching mouse

8BitDo hasn't just released a keyboard. The brand has also unveiled the Retro R8, a mouse to match the keyboard's translucent green design.

It features four programmable buttons in the colours of the A, B, X and Y buttons. The mouse is battery-powered and comes with a colour-coordinated charging station.

The Retro R8 offers three connection modes and sensitivity settings with six different levels.
All parameters, both keyboard and mouse, will be fully managed via 8BitDo's in-house software.

Availability and price

The keyboard is currently priced at $119.99 on the Amazon US Store, with shipments scheduled to begin on January 15, 2025.
At the time of writing, the price and availability of the mouse are not yet known.

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