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Darkside2984

Oct 18, 2026 12:25 AM

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I bought this and had two major issues. First issue is that it is not a standard layout. That is on me as it clearly shows a non-standard layout but if you are like me and somehow did not notice it was different than the numpad you are used to and you use your numpad enough that your muscle memory is expecting a standard numpad it is worth considering. Second issue is that it double struck keys every twenty minutes or so. As I use my numpad for hours a day this caused computational errors. I reached out to 8bit and they were useless. Would not exchange and would not acknowledge it to be an issues. I ended up putting it in storage as I love the look of this and the matching keyboard but the double strike makes it non usable except in a novelty rig.

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I bought this and had two major issues. First issue is that it is not a standard layout. That is on me as it clearly shows a non-standard layout but if you are like me and somehow did not notice it was different than the numpad you are used to and you use your numpad enough that your muscle memory is expecting a standard numpad it is worth considering. Second issue is that it double struck keys every twenty minutes or so. As I use my numpad for hours a day this caused computational errors. I reached out to 8bit and they were useless. Would not exchange and would not acknowledge it to be an issues. I ended up putting it in storage as I love the look of this and the matching keyboard but the double strike makes it non usable except in a novelty rig.

Which is why I call them 8bitDon't, although I DO like their arcade fight stick.

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WooHoo2You

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Quote from Darkside2984

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I bought this and had two major issues. First issue is that it is not a standard layout. That is on me as it clearly shows a non-standard layout but if you are like me and somehow did not notice it was different than the numpad you are used to and you use your numpad enough that your muscle memory is expecting a standard numpad it is worth considering. Second issue is that it double struck keys every twenty minutes or so. As I use my numpad for hours a day this caused computational errors. I reached out to 8bit and they were useless. Would not exchange and would not acknowledge it to be an issues. I ended up putting it in storage as I love the look of this and the matching keyboard but the double strike makes it non usable except in a novelty rig.

Solid info, thanks you saved me a purchase.

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Which is why I call them 8bitDon't, although I DO like their arcade fight stick.

They make solid products but everything they do (or don't) always misses some major mark. Like how they omit features randomly between models that have the same product name / different branding / connection method, or strangely change the layout for seemingly no reason...like here.

Here at 8bitdo we have gyro, wireless, analog triggers, 2.4G, hall effect, BT, D input, etc...but just don't expect it all in one place or even for our customer service let you know which SKU has what because even they don't understand the breakdown.

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Bamato05

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I have this calc as well. I can't really explain it, but I do not enjoy data entry on it. My numpad on my full size QWERTY gives me no issue, but I commonly mistype on this thing. I also don't like the angle that the readout is. It's slightly difficult to read unless it's directly beneath you. Lastly, the keys are clicky and hollow sounding (if you care about that kind of thing on a mech keyboard). I would pass on this unless it drops to $20 (wish I had).

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