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Select Regions: 8BitDo Retro R8 Wireless N Edition Mouse w/ Charging Dock

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Amazon has for Select Regions: 8BitDo Retro R8 Wireless N Edition Mouse w/ Charging Dock for $39.99 - 10% when you 'clip' the coupon on product page = $35.99. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Inspired by the Classics. A seamless match for your Retro Keyboard.
  • Built with PAW 3395 Sensor.
  • Charging dock as signal extension.
  • Kailh Sword GM X Micro Switches - Engineered for up to 100 million clicks.
  • Customizable control - Programmable buttons, left/right-hand mode switching, DPI adjustment with 6 levels, and polling rate adjustment via Ultimate Software V2.
  • 3 connection modes - Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless, or wired USB-C for flexible connectivity.

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    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 125 Amazon customer reviews.
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Amazon has for Select Regions: 8BitDo Retro R8 Wireless N Edition Mouse w/ Charging Dock for $39.99 - 10% when you 'clip' the coupon on product page = $35.99. Shipping is free.

Note: Coupon availability varies by region. Examples: Mid Atlantic or Great Lakes. You must be logged in to clip coupons; coupons are typically for one-time use.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • Inspired by the Classics. A seamless match for your Retro Keyboard.
  • Built with PAW 3395 Sensor.
  • Charging dock as signal extension.
  • Kailh Sword GM X Micro Switches - Engineered for up to 100 million clicks.
  • Customizable control - Programmable buttons, left/right-hand mode switching, DPI adjustment with 6 levels, and polling rate adjustment via Ultimate Software V2.
  • 3 connection modes - Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless, or wired USB-C for flexible connectivity.

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $4 lower than a Frontpage Deal from July.
    • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 125 Amazon customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Model: 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse with Charging Dock, PAW 3395 Optical Sensor DPI 26,000, Wireless Mouse with 4K Polling Rate, Programmable Buttons, and Kailh Sword GM X Micro Switches - N Edition

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noobcake
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Wow even 8BitDo has a PAW 3395 mouse now.

For those who don't know, a mouse is basically a plastic shell, some mechanical plastic components and a sensor on a mini PCB. PAW 3395 is a 'great enough' sensor for basically any mouse. Due to its low cost, basically any Chinese brand can sell a good gaming mouse for $15-25 shipped on Aliexpress.

Basically all the PAW 3395 mouse are the same. They only differ in mechanical differences. Effectively, this is another industry that Chinese OEM/ODM have completely destroyed. Gaming mouse will never be worth more than $20 these days. 8BitDo is charging quite a premium at $36 for this.
BoastfulBelieve879
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Do you really miss those days? Really? Your pointer not moving because you need to remove the ball and clean off the rollers... not good memories.
aleki
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in the 20 years that I've used a wireless optical mouse, I have never had an issue with debris getting lodged in the sensor channel

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Sep 14, 2025 12:44 AM
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gmazSep 14, 2025 12:44 AM
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Unless it has a ball under it, its not retro.
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Sep 14, 2025 01:42 AM
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BoastfulBelieve879Sep 14, 2025 01:42 AM
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Quote from gmaz :
Unless it has a ball under it, its not retro.
Do you really miss those days? Really? Your pointer not moving because you need to remove the ball and clean off the rollers... not good memories.
Sep 14, 2025 02:45 AM
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asifgunzSep 14, 2025 02:45 AM
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Damn. But what if I wanna look trendy with a decent sensor?
Sep 14, 2025 02:51 AM
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mykohsuSep 14, 2025 02:51 AM
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Quote from BoastfulBelieve879 :
Do you really miss those days? Really? Your pointer not moving because you need to remove the ball and clean off the rollers... not good memories.
You can have a ball for decoration
Sep 14, 2025 03:04 AM
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noobcakeSep 14, 2025 03:04 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank noobcake

Wow even 8BitDo has a PAW 3395 mouse now.

For those who don't know, a mouse is basically a plastic shell, some mechanical plastic components and a sensor on a mini PCB. PAW 3395 is a 'great enough' sensor for basically any mouse. Due to its low cost, basically any Chinese brand can sell a good gaming mouse for $15-25 shipped on Aliexpress.

Basically all the PAW 3395 mouse are the same. They only differ in mechanical differences. Effectively, this is another industry that Chinese OEM/ODM have completely destroyed. Gaming mouse will never be worth more than $20 these days. 8BitDo is charging quite a premium at $36 for this.
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Sep 14, 2025 03:43 AM
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BrutusBeefcakeSep 14, 2025 03:43 AM
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Quote from noobcake :
Wow even 8BitDo has a PAW 3395 mouse now.

For those who don't know, a mouse is basically a plastic shell, some mechanical plastic components and a sensor on a mini PCB. PAW 3395 is a 'great enough' sensor for basically any mouse. Due to its low cost, basically any Chinese brand can sell a good gaming mouse for $15-25 shipped on Aliexpress.

Basically all the PAW 3395 mouse are the same. They only differ in mechanical differences. Effectively, this is another industry that Chinese OEM/ODM have completely destroyed. Gaming mouse will never be worth more than $20 these days. 8BitDo is charging quite a premium at $36 for this.
Since it matches my current NES keyboard, it is worth the extra few dollars to me.
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Sep 14, 2025 04:03 AM
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ChrisC1884Sep 14, 2025 04:03 AM
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Quote from BoastfulBelieve879 :
Do you really miss those days? Really? Your pointer not moving because you need to remove the ball and clean off the rollers... not good memories.
If you're saying you don't get ASMR from recalling cleaning off all the dust, and the feeling of a nice clean mouse ball with smooth as silk operation, you're a damn liar
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Sep 14, 2025 04:10 AM
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BoastfulBelieve879Sep 14, 2025 04:10 AM
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Quote from ChrisC1884 :
Quote from BoastfulBelieve879 :
Do you really miss those days? Really? Your pointer not moving because you need to remove the ball and clean off the rollers... not good memories.
If you're saying you don't get ASMR from recalling cleaning off all the dust, and the feeling of a nice clean mouse ball with smooth as silk operation, you're a damn liar
No, I don't. When I am using a mouse, I kind of prefer for it to just work.
Sep 14, 2025 04:14 AM
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dox83Sep 14, 2025 04:14 AM
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Quote from ChrisC1884 :
If you're saying you don't get ASMR from recalling cleaning off all the dust, and the feeling of a nice clean mouse ball with smooth as silk operation, you're a damn liar
Funny thing is, that at times cleaning a roller ball mouse was easier then trying to get stuff out of the sensor hole on the bottom of a modern mouse. It doesn't happen very often but if you an animal that sheds or get a glob of dust particles etc up in there it can be difficult to get them out.
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Sep 14, 2025 05:21 AM
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alekiSep 14, 2025 05:21 AM
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Quote from dox83 :
Funny thing is, that at times cleaning a roller ball mouse was easier then trying to get stuff out of the sensor hole on the bottom of a modern mouse. It doesn't happen very often but if you an animal that sheds or get a glob of dust particles etc up in there it can be difficult to get them out.
in the 20 years that I've used a wireless optical mouse, I have never had an issue with debris getting lodged in the sensor channel
Sep 14, 2025 06:14 AM
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cvesperSep 14, 2025 06:14 AM
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Quote from noobcake :
Wow even 8BitDo has a PAW 3395 mouse now.For those who don't know, a mouse is basically a plastic shell, some mechanical plastic components and a sensor on a mini PCB. PAW 3395 is a 'great enough' sensor for basically any mouse. Due to its low cost, basically any Chinese brand can sell a good gaming mouse for $15-25 shipped on Aliexpress. Basically all the PAW 3395 mouse are the same. They only differ in mechanical differences. Effectively, this is another industry that Chinese OEM/ODM have completely destroyed. Gaming mouse will never be worth more than $20 these days. 8BitDo is charging quite a premium at $36 for this.
You simplified every mouse to its sensor. This is a retro themed wireless mouse with a dock and mechanical switches. Seems reasonable enough for the price.
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Sep 14, 2025 07:02 AM
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venom.gokuSep 14, 2025 07:02 AM
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It looks like a vertical mouse when docked. Is it usable when docked?
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Sep 14, 2025 07:14 AM
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sukruSep 14, 2025 07:14 AM
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Quote from noobcake :
Wow even 8BitDo has a PAW 3395 mouse now.

For those who don't know, a mouse is basically a plastic shell, some mechanical plastic components and a sensor on a mini PCB. PAW 3395 is a 'great enough' sensor for basically any mouse. Due to its low cost, basically any Chinese brand can sell a good gaming mouse for $15-25 shipped on Aliexpress.

Basically all the PAW 3395 mouse are the same. They only differ in mechanical differences. Effectively, this is another industry that Chinese OEM/ODM have completely destroyed. Gaming mouse will never be worth more than $20 these days. 8BitDo is charging quite a premium at $36 for this.
You can even design one yourself.
Start with this kit:
https://us.store.bambulab.com/pro...ts-kit-002
(It has the much simpler MX8650A sensor)
Buy PAW3552DB-VJXT or S9808, and replace the original (requires soldering)
Can even put in a "retro" shell
https://makerworld.com/en/models/...eId-404345
The last part would need more modifications of course. But basically it is not impossible to get a similar mouse fully DIY.
Would I do that? Not for $36.
Sep 14, 2025 12:12 PM
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tmedSep 14, 2025 12:12 PM
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Quote from BrutusBeefcake :
Since it matches my current NES keyboard, it is worth the extra few dollars to me.
same. I got the first mouse they made to match it and it was awful. I have been using this one since it came out and love it. fits great in my hand. looks great. cool charging dock, I've been digging it for my wfh job

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ChampagneSloppySep 14, 2025 04:10 PM
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I don't have the 10% off promo, probably dead I guess. Thanks for posting

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