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Oct 13, 2026 6:56 PM

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

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Various Retailers have 8BitDo Retro 87-Key Mechanical Keyboard w/ Bluetooth, 2.4GHz & USB-C (N Edition) on sale for $50.99. 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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Various Retailers have 8BitDo Retro 87-Key Mechanical Keyboard w/ Bluetooth, 2.4GHz & USB-C (N Edition) on sale for $50.99. 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

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches the previous FP Deal.
    • 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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Dhry
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These are surprisingly good keyboards. I have the C64 one and it's one of my favourites in the collection. Really considering this one at this price as well, but recent other purchases have blown the nerd budget for a while. Really good deal.
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The 8BitDo Retro 87 key mechanical keyboard stands out as a well built, satisfying typing board with Bluetooth, 2.4 gigahertz, and USB C connectivity. The box white switches get praise for their pleasant feel, easy switch swapping, and strong battery life on the dongle, and the current price is described as the best seen for this line. The main drawbacks are the loud clicky sound, the lack of a number pad, and no included keycap puller. It is a compact retro keyboard that fits best where noise and missing numpad space are not dealbreakers.

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Oct 13, 2026 7:29 PM
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DhryOct 13, 2026 7:29 PM
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These are surprisingly good keyboards. I have the C64 one and it's one of my favourites in the collection. Really considering this one at this price as well, but recent other purchases have blown the nerd budget for a while. Really good deal.
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Oct 13, 2026 8:18 PM
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chilagaOct 13, 2026 8:18 PM
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Quote from Dhry View quoted comment :
These are surprisingly good keyboards. I have the C64 one and it's one of my favourites in the collection. Really considering this one at this price as well, but recent other purchases have blown the nerd budget for a while. Really good deal.
wholeheartedly agree with this but I cannot resist, I'm getting one. Wink
Oct 13, 2026 8:59 PM
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jhymanOct 13, 2026 8:59 PM
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Using this keyboard now.

It's easy to swap switches if you like and great battery life when using the 2.4ghz dongle.
Oct 13, 2026 10:41 PM
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nitestalOct 13, 2026 10:41 PM
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I've been following these keyboards for years and this is by far the best price I've seen.
Oct 13, 2026 10:58 PM
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SnakeMGSOct 13, 2026 10:58 PM
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Be warned. This keyboard is too loud, not good for office environment but I use it at home and love it. It's so satisfying to type on it.
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Oct 13, 2026 11:00 PM
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Waffles11Oct 13, 2026 11:00 PM
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Good deal but no number pad
You can buy a separate one or spring for larger version
Oct 14, 2026 12:13 AM
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4jason4Oct 14, 2026 12:13 AM
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Great deal. I've had this keyboard for about 2 or so years. Well built and designed. Only con for me is no black lighting, but it isn't much of an issue.

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Oct 14, 2026 12:14 AM
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sv650touringOct 14, 2026 12:14 AM
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a comparable deal on the C64 or full size Fami and I might bite... and a deal on some box navies would be nice with it
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Oct 14, 2026 12:55 AM
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ThirstyCruz
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Oct 14, 2026 12:55 AM
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Quote from SnakeMGS View quoted comment :
Be warned. This keyboard is too loud, not good for office environment but I use it at home and love it. It's so satisfying to type on it.
Doubtful too many would bring this into their office unless they work industrial/warehouse! it's actually not as cloud as typical clicky. these are box white switches and pleasure typing
Oct 14, 2026 12:56 AM
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bobdole42Oct 14, 2026 12:56 AM
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Does this have the box white switches like the full size Nintendo one ? Love those
Oct 14, 2026 1:05 AM
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bobdole42Oct 14, 2026 1:05 AM
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Quote from ThirstyCruz View quoted comment :
Doubtful too many would bring this into their office unless they work industrial/warehouse! it's actually not as cloud as typical clicky. these are box white switches and pleasure typing
My absolute favorite switches. I have an MSI keyboard with them (vigor elite, discontinued a few years ago) that i love. Kept trying to find another when I found the 8bitdo, great keyboard if they like these switches.
Oct 14, 2026 1:24 AM
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AtTheLeftThereOct 14, 2026 1:24 AM
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Quote from Dhry View quoted comment :
These are surprisingly good keyboards. I have the C64 one and it's one of my favourites in the collection. Really considering this one at this price as well, but recent other purchases have blown the nerd budget for a while. Really good deal.
Thanks for making me spend fifty bucks lol
Oct 14, 2026 2:05 AM
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BigBowlOfRiceOct 14, 2026 2:05 AM
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i have a larger version of the keyboard, which has the numpads.
It's a solid keyboard, I would recommend getting a separate hand rest while you are using this keyboard though.
Oct 14, 2026 2:38 AM
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phrodiniOct 14, 2026 2:38 AM
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Quote from BigBowlOfRice View quoted comment :
i have a larger version of the keyboard, which has the numpads.It's a solid keyboard, I would recommend getting a separate hand rest while you are using this keyboard though.
I want to get the full one on a good sale

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Oct 14, 2026 2:51 AM
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BigBowlOfRiceOct 14, 2026 2:51 AM
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Quote from phrodini View quoted comment :
I want to get the full one on a good sale
For sure.
For what it's worth, I got mine last year on Cyber Monday off Amazon for ~$90.

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