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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Aug 25, 2026 8:10 AM

8BitDo Retro 87-Key Mechanical Keyboard w/ Bluetooth, 2.4GHz & USB-C (N Edition)

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Best Buy via eBay has 8BitDo Retro 87-Key Mechanical Keyboard w/ Bluetooth, 2.4GHz & USB-C (N Edition) on sale for $50.99 (price shown when added to cart). Shipping is free.

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Available from:About this product:
  • Retro-inspired 87-key mechanical keyboard
  • Kailh Box White V2 switches with dye-sub PBT keycaps
  • Hot-swappable PCB supports N-key rollover
  • Dual Super Buttons offer large programmable controls
  • Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, and USB-C connectivity
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Best Buy via eBay has 8BitDo Retro 87-Key Mechanical Keyboard w/ Bluetooth, 2.4GHz & USB-C (N Edition) on sale for $50.99 (price shown when added to cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available from:About this product:
  • Retro-inspired 87-key mechanical keyboard
  • Kailh Box White V2 switches with dye-sub PBT keycaps
  • Hot-swappable PCB supports N-key rollover
  • Dual Super Buttons offer large programmable controls
  • Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, and USB-C connectivity
The following is no longer available

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $19 less (27% savings) than our extremely popular Frontpage Deal price of $69.99.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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cableguy
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I have had this keyboard for a couple of years and am very happy with it. The only thing missing is the numpad. While 8BitDo does make a matching numpad, they unfortunately missed the mark on that accessory. For some reason, they added a built in calculator function to the numpad, and moved the standard buttons around to make room for a Clear and Backspace key. Now every time I try to type a dash I get backspace instead.
So:
Keyboard = Great as is but would be better with a numpad.
Numpad Accessory (Not part of this deal) = Avoid unless you happen to need a very bulky pocket calculator that happens to double as a numpad.
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DanielC4972
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When someone makes a retro themed product and some rando looks at it and says "How old is this crap anyway?" then you know they nailed it.

The designers would be high-fiving themselves if they could see this comment. 😆
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SuperiorDrift
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I suspect it's the exact same keyboard as the one I have, I have the clear green Xbox version made by the same company, and it's really clicky and has backlit LEDs. I just have them turn on with keypress rather than always being illuminated. Any how, works great wirelessly, works great when plugged in, it feels premium and has a good weight to it. I often game with it in my lap paired with the same branded wireless mouse. For $51, it's a great deal. This is coming from someone that's been using keyboards since the 80s, believe me when I say, it gives that old school mechanical feeling.
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Aug 25, 2026 8:14 AM
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Daodao274Aug 25, 2026 8:14 AM
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Good deal?
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Aug 25, 2026 8:27 AM
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Aug 25, 2026 8:58 AM
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discombobulationAug 25, 2026 8:58 AM
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Quote from SnakePlisken :
No number pad makes it totally useless. How old is this crap anyway? Features a CRT screen in the photos.
The kind of people who buy these are definitely not the type to do heavy data entry on the regular, and you know damn well the CRT is for show lol
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Aug 25, 2026 9:28 AM
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tstaylorAug 25, 2026 9:28 AM
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Quote from SnakePlisken :
No number pad makes it totally useless. How old is this crap anyway? Features a CRT screen in the photos.
I think the CRT is for the retro vibes to go along with the NES color scheme.
Aug 25, 2026 9:32 AM
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Aug 25, 2026 10:09 AM
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IndigoCrib751Aug 25, 2026 10:09 AM
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Ooh, cute
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DanielC4972Aug 25, 2026 11:25 AM
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Quote from SnakePlisken :
No number pad makes it totally useless. How old is this crap anyway? Features a CRT screen in the photos.
When someone makes a retro themed product and some rando looks at it and says "How old is this crap anyway?" then you know they nailed it.

The designers would be high-fiving themselves if they could see this comment. 😆
Last edited by DanielC4972 August 25, 2026 at 07:40 AM.
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Aug 25, 2026 11:44 AM
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chiropteranAug 25, 2026 11:44 AM
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Quote from JJChin :
I have seen better priced mechanical keyboards with similar form factor; under $45.
Not all mechanical keyboards are created equally. Many of the cheap ones are cheap for a reason.

This is like getting an Atari instead of an NES to save a few dollars.

Also, note this is wireless with built in rechargeable batteries, do the "cheap ones" have the same features?
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Aug 25, 2026 11:49 AM
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SuperiorDriftAug 25, 2026 11:49 AM
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Quote from Daodao274 :
Good deal?
I suspect it's the exact same keyboard as the one I have, I have the clear green Xbox version made by the same company, and it's really clicky and has backlit LEDs. I just have them turn on with keypress rather than always being illuminated. Any how, works great wirelessly, works great when plugged in, it feels premium and has a good weight to it. I often game with it in my lap paired with the same branded wireless mouse. For $51, it's a great deal. This is coming from someone that's been using keyboards since the 80s, believe me when I say, it gives that old school mechanical feeling.
Aug 25, 2026 12:02 PM
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ti99azAug 25, 2026 12:02 PM
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Nice, where's the mouse
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Aug 25, 2026 12:09 PM
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BoastfulWren888Aug 25, 2026 12:09 PM
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I have been using this keyboard for working and gaming for over a year. This is an excellent keyboard at a great price. The 2.4Ghz included dongle is a great addition to connection options.
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Aug 25, 2026 12:21 PM
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martialartcowAug 25, 2026 12:21 PM
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Quote from discombobulation :
The kind of people who buy these are definitely not the type to do heavy data entry on the regular, and you know damn well the CRT is for show lol
This is a gaming keyboard
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Aug 25, 2026 12:23 PM
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akronguyAug 25, 2026 12:23 PM
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Quote from ti99az :
Nice, where's the mouse
I have this keyboard and love it. Here's the mouse I bought that goes well with it, though it's not currently on sale:https://amazon.com/dp/B0F37BTPPH
Last edited by akronguy August 25, 2026 at 05:26 AM.
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Aug 25, 2026 12:32 PM
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cableguyAug 25, 2026 12:32 PM
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I have had this keyboard for a couple of years and am very happy with it. The only thing missing is the numpad. While 8BitDo does make a matching numpad, they unfortunately missed the mark on that accessory. For some reason, they added a built in calculator function to the numpad, and moved the standard buttons around to make room for a Clear and Backspace key. Now every time I try to type a dash I get backspace instead.
So:
Keyboard = Great as is but would be better with a numpad.
Numpad Accessory (Not part of this deal) = Avoid unless you happen to need a very bulky pocket calculator that happens to double as a numpad.
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