Masters of retro keyboard designs, 8BitDo has done an amazing job creating mechanical keyboards influenced by iconic moments in computer gaming history. With a variety of color schemes and accents that have been drawn from computer legends such as the NES/Famicom consoles from Nintendo, to the Commodore 64, the keyboards have captured the essence of those early icons.
Now it's the turn of Microsoft's Xbox, with the 8BitDo retro keyboard mimicking that of the early translucent Xbox gaming consoles. Combining the see-through chassis with RGB lighting makes quite a striking statement on your desk. A splash of color and vibrancy, plus that nostalgia hit, can propel your setup to new comfort levels.
The 8Bitdo Xbox Retro Mechanical Keyboard is available at Woot for just $64.99, the lowest price seen for this variant of the keyboard. The usual list price for this keeb is $119.99, so you're saving a cool 46% off that price. Also, as Woot is under the Amazon umbrella, if you have a Prime membership, you can grab free shipping on this order.
8BitDo's retro keyboard features a TKL (TenKeyLess) layout with the number pad removed, but still keeps the function and arrow keys. There are 87 keys total, with double-layered ABS keycaps giving that see-through aesthetic. The mechanical switches used are clicky Kailh Jellyfish X's, although you can swap these out for you're own personal preference as the PCB is hot-swappable.
8BitDo Retro Xbox Mechanical Keyboard: was $119 now $64 at Woot! This fun retro-inspired keyboard from 8Bitdo looks like the original translucent Xbox console from the good old days with its see-through shell and color scheme, now with added shine-through RGB backlighting. With double-layered ABS keycaps and Kailh Jellyfish X mechanical switches, this keyboard is great for either typing or gaming. It also comes with dual mega-buttons for a fun way of assigning your most important apps or even in-game abilities, and a dedicated Xbox button for activating the Windows Game Bar for PC gaming. Connect to your PC easily with multi-function connectivity; use Bluetooth, wireless 2.4 GHz, or a wired connection.
Whether you love it or hate it, this keyboard has a unique aesthetic inspired by the original translucent editions of the Xbox games console. For fans of the original consoles, this keyboard is a wonderful journey back in time, but it might not be to everyone's taste, as this color scheme and look can certainly stand out and feel garish.
Accompanying the keyboard are giant super-buttons, which are a little peripheral accessory for the keyboard that you can connect up and assign a multitude of functions to. Use them to launch your favorite app or game with fast mapping. Another feature of this keyboard is a dedicated Xbox button for activating the Windows Game Bar for PC gaming.
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