Keyboard 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard
Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet PCMag highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard for its strong value, solid build quality, and faithful retro aesthetic, while some note it is only decent for gaming. Overall reviewers agree it delivers a solid, nostalgic experience without breaking the bank.”

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Acclaimed 80 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Eye‑catching NES or Famicom color options
  • Comfortable, reliable Kailh Box White clicky switches
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired use
  • Easy to remap keys
  • Inexpensive Nintendo‑inspired aesthetic
  • Solid build quality

Points of Contention

  • Super Buttons have limited usefulness
  • Noisy
  • No adjustable feet
  • Lacks backlighting
  • Higher-pitched clicking noise can be disruptive

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
90
Will Greenwald
PCMag

“The 8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a fantastic wireless mechanical keyboard, made even better if you’re a certain type of gamer.”

Perfect 4.5/5
90
Seth Macy
IGN

“But does the Retro Keyboard live up to all of my expectations? Yeah, actually.”

Perfect 9/10
70
Michael Crider
PCWorld

“8BitDo’s first keyboard is definitely all‑in on the retro aesthetic, but high‑quality parts and solid wireless functionality make it a pretty darn good keyboard all on its own.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
70
RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is decent for all-around gaming and well-suited for retro gaming.”

Acclaimed 70/100

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