8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Hits a Record-Low $69.99

The 8BitDo Retro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard is currently available on Amazon for $69.99, marking a new lowest price by a significant margin. With wireless connectivity, hot-swappable switches, PBT keycaps and a distinctive NES-inspired design, it’s an especially appealing deal for retro gaming fans.

Wireless and Built for Gaming

Despite its retro styling, the tenkeyless keyboard offers modern gaming features. Its 1,000Hz wireless connection through the USB dongle provides low-latency performance that should be fast enough for most gamers.

The keyboard also supports Bluetooth, making it easy to connect to laptops, phones and other devices when a wireless dongle isn’t convenient.

Hot-Swappable Kailh Box Switches

The keyboard comes with high-profile PBT keycaps and Kailh Box White switches, which provide a stiff, clicky typing experience. The standard layout also means users can replace the included keycaps with their own.

Its switches are MX-compatible and hot-swappable, allowing users to easily install different switches without replacing the entire keyboard.

Programmable Macros and Giant Buttons

8BitDo’s desktop software allows users to customize layouts and program macros. The oversized macro pad included with the keyboard can also be programmed, giving users additional dedicated buttons for frequently used commands.

Users can add up to three additional macro pads, allowing for as many as eight large programmable buttons in total.

$30 Off at Amazon

The keyboard is available in several designs, but the original NES-inspired version tends to receive the most frequent discounts. It’s currently $30 off, bringing the price down to a record-low $69.99.

For anyone looking for a capable wireless mechanical keyboard with a playful retro design, this is an unusually strong deal.