8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, Bluetooth/2.4G/USB-C Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard with 87 Keys, Dual Super Programmable Buttons for Windows and Android - Fami Edition

Retro Vibes, Modern Performance – My New Favorite Keyboard!Okay, so I've been eyeing this 8BitDo Mechanical Keyboard for a while, and I finally pulled the trigger. And let me tell you, I'm absolutely loving it!First off, let's talk about the look. If you grew up with Nintendo or classic PC gaming, this thing is pure nostalgia fuel. The NES/Famicom color schemes are spot on, and the little joystick/dial thingy on the side is just brilliant. It's not just a gimmick; it's surprisingly useful for volume control or scrolling, and it just looks cool. It genuinely makes me smile every time I sit down at my desk.But it's not just about aesthetics. This is a genuinely good mechanical keyboard. The keys feel great to type on – responsive and satisfyingly clicky (I went for the clicky switches, obviously!). It's comfortable for long typing sessions, and for gaming, it's super precise. I've used it for a mix of retro emulators and some modern PC games, and it performs flawlessly.The connectivity options are also a big plus – wireless (both 2.4G and Bluetooth) and wired. I mostly use the 2.4G dongle for gaming to minimize lag, but it's nice to have the flexibility. The build quality feels solid, like it's going to last.Yeah, it might be a bit more expensive than some entry-level mechanical keyboards, but for the unique style, great performance, and sheer joy it brings, it's totally worth it. If you're a retro gamer or just appreciate unique, well-built tech, you seriously need to check this out. It's become my go-to keyboard.

Love it. I have the retro version and its a pleasure to type on. Buy one.

If you don't mind that this is American layout, this keyboard is amazing. There is not a single person who has used my keyboard that hasn't commented on how nice it is to type with, though I did have some comments about how noisy it was. The hirigana on the keyboard also isn't just for show, I downloaded the windows language pack and have been typing in hirigana to practice my japanese. The super buttons have also been a life saver at times, quick to map commands to and massively sped up my work.

Nice chonky keyboard with clicky clacky buttons

I'm making a return to working from home on a more regular basis so thought I'd use some Christmas gift money to treat myself. I wanted the NES coloured one but could never find stock at the time, so opted for the one in the Famicom colours.They keyboard is sturdy, looks fantastic and has a great feel to it. It is a lot for a keyboard, especially when you aren't gaming with it - but I genuinely think it's worth it.

Great clicky keys. The programmable buttons took a bit to get used to, but was able to program them without difficulty.Wasn't sure about the big buttons, was against using them at the start, but good lord they are SO satisfying to press. I can't press them gently, I NEED to slam my fist onto the button

This is a great keyboard, despite a minor issue Amazon customer services was able to resolve to satisfaction.However, the implementation is far from perfect. Firstly, there is no £ key... yes, this is a Japanese keyboard, which is essentially a USA keyboard as far as the English language is concerned. Let's program that character onto one of the large red buttons - No can do! Although the software V2_V1.05 does allow symbols to be attached to a Super Button, the £ was not one of them on the drop-down list.Aesthetically, there is no need to print "Retro Keyboard" on the item. It is obvious what it is. This is probably the most troubling aspect. "Oh... you have such a nice keyboard. Oh dear, it's a retro styled item..." I can hear my colleagues shout.The knob for BT | Off | 24 would be better hidden away from tampering fingers, as are the round buttons above the first 3 F keys. Retro need not mean frivilous functionality for the sake of eye candy. I love a knob as much as the next guy/gal, but not when a switch would have sufficed. Clearly, the volume knob correctly evoked memories of the analogue days. Those three round buttons for gosh knows what? They can be hidden out of sight and out of mind.