Promotional image for the Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard – Xbox Edition. Source: 8bitdo
The company 8BitDo presented a mechanical gaming keyboard and mouse, which fans of the Xbox brand will definitely like, because it is made in the style of the first console from Microsoft.
What is known
Buyers are offered the first keyboard from 8BitDo with RGB backlighting. Its keys are transparent and the same green color as all Xbox products, and the arrow buttons are the same colors as the control buttons.
The keyboard, which received the name 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard – Xbox VersionThe mouse is officially licensed by Microsoft.
The TKL keyboard has 87 keys and uses Kailh Jellyfish X switches. The keyboard has a separate control panel for changing the volume and customizable buttons. A dedicated Xbox key activates the Windows Game Bar.
The keyboard supports 8BitDo Ultimate software for backlight customization and button programming. It has a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, thanks to which the device works for more than 200 hours without charging.
The 8BitDo keyboard supports both wired and wireless connections and is compatible with devices running Windows 10 and later and Android 9 and later.
The Xbox version comes with “super buttons” that users can program to activate macros and other functions.
Mouse 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse – Xbox Edition It is designed in the same style as the keyboard and is equipped with four programmable side buttons, which also refers to the controller from the American company. The mouse comes with a charging station in which you can store the adapter.
The Retro R8 Mouse features a PAW 3395 sensor that supports DPI ranging from 50 to 26,000 with polling rates ranging from 125 Hz to 8,000 Hz. Its buttons can withstand more than 100 million clicks. The mouse is equipped with a 450 mAh battery, sufficient for 100 hours of operation via Bluetooth and 26 to 105 hours via a 2.4 GHz adapter.
Both devices are already available for pre-order: the keyboard costs $119, and the mouse will cost $59. Delivery of tools will begin on January 16, 2025.
source: 8bitdo
