8BitDo Retro 108 Mechanical Keyboard with 108 Keys and Integrated Numpad Bluetooth 2 4G USB-C Hot Swappable Wireless

Upon opening the box, I knew I was in for a treat. I haven't had a mechanical keyboard since the 90s. This one popped out at me, simply because I've bought one of their products in the past, and the stylish looks harkening back to the NES. It's a beautiful keyboard, and the sound and feel are simply divine to both my ears and fingers. I'm writing this over inflated review just as an excuse to type on it. It was simply plug and play with both the USB connection, and the 2.4GHz USB stick. I haven't tried the Bluetooth connectivity, but I'd imagine it would would pretty easily given my experience with their receivers I've bought in the past. I really enjoy the idea of the super buttons. For now I use them for start/stop for recording. Works out great, and the fact that you can scroll through different configurations will surely serve me in the future. It is fun to press the giant red buttons. Everything about this keyboard feels premium. From the weight of the device, the feel of the keys and the sound and feel of the switches beneath them. Sure there's no back light, but do you really need the RGB porn? Without a doubt, hands down, an amazing product from 8BitDo. Keep up the good work. Read more

Absolutely love this keyboard. First off the look is amazing, of course. The key feel is just wonderful, makes typing a joy. There's a clickiness to them, but it's not that super sharp click like a Cherry MX Blue. More muted and less noisy (the review complaining about how loud it is obviously doesn't have much experience with mechanical keyboards). And the build quality is fantastic, just oozes premium quality. The only thing that held me back from buying one of these before was that they previously only had the tenkeyless models, and I prefer the full 108 key style. Now with this model finally being available, it's easily my favorite keyboard ever. Read more

It's a damn nice retro keyboard. Keys feel well and are nice and clacky. They've done the power light so it doesn't look like a modern LED. Can't speak to the wireless, but it works very well wired! Read more

I bought the compact version before they had the 10-key, and I loved it. The lack of the 10 key pad was my only gripe at the time. Now that it's added, this keyboard is everything I've wanted. It looks awesome and obviously has the retro NES vibe, but it also feels great and has the right amount of feedback/noise. I'm not a mechanical keyboard switch snob, so I'll leave the specifics to the professionals, but it feels great for the typing I do all day for work. I've always used a programmable key or Windows+L to lock my computer, but they've added a dedicated lock button which was a nice touch. The programmable buttons are great if you need them. It feels sturdy and just looks sleek. I also like that the secondary big programmable buttons hook directly to the keyboard so it doesn't require the use of any other USB ports on your computer/dock. I'll switch between Bluetooth and USB to go between work computers, but most of my use is hardwired USB. But both work great, and the included 2.4g dongle is nice if you don't want clutter but also lack Bluetooth on your device. The "analog" style volume knob is also great. I'd say this is easily a 9.8/10. This would be absolute perfection, in my opinion, if it included USB ports on the keyboard for quick access to flash drives and other peripherals if you're like me and don't have your computer in a spot that is easily accessible. Read more

This is a pretty damn good keyboard, with a great sound to boot. The only issue is, if you’d like to change the sound of the switches, be prepared to pray to god for the inhuman strength required to pull said switches from their housings, as you will need it desperately. I busted a set of Quinns trying to test their sound on this keyboard and lost 2 switches in the process. Gnarly otherwise, good keyboard. Read more

The styling and colors of the keyboard is impeccable. The build quality feels very good, with absolutely no deck flex. The keyboard has some heft to it and doesn't move around on my desk at all. I've only used it on the USB cable so I have no opinion on the wireless function or battery life. The key action is AMAZING. It's just an absolute pleasure to type on. The weight and breakway point and click feel are perfect. Sound is minimal and won't annoy your cube neighbor. The keys are perfectly sculpted and feel great. I haven't even unboxed the big dual button thing yet so no comment on that either. Overall it's a superb value. It looks great, feels great, and gets comments from everyone who drops by my desk. My only complaint is they don't have a C64 version with a number pad yet! Get on that so I can buy another. Read more

I unfortunately returned this before much use because I'm stupid and didn't read that there isn't any backlighting. My short time with it was extremely positive though. Feels excellent, has a sweet retro look, and they switches felt amazing. I don't want RGB, but just some warm white backlighting would have made all the difference for me. Read more

I love the super clicky keys, I know some of you guys hate it, but I think its 🔥🔥🔥🔥 The extra buttons are super useful as well, I have them on the floor, and they are really good as an input method. I have no complaints, I think its an amazing keyboard. Read more