8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard – Classic Editions

8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard – Classic Editions

Inspired by the Classics. Built for Today.

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard combines timeless retro computing aesthetics with modern mechanical keyboard technology.

Featuring an 87-key tenkeyless layout, hot-swappable switches, programmable controls, and three connection modes, it offers a distinctive typing experience for work, gaming, and everyday use.

Choose from five editions—Clear Blue, C64, N, Fami, and M—each featuring its own visual identity, with selected editions offering different mechanical switches, keycap materials, and accessories.

Key Features

Classic 87-Key Design

An 87-key tenkeyless layout combines traditional keyboard functionality with a space-efficient design.

N-key rollover supports simultaneous key inputs, making the keyboard suitable for typing, productivity, and gaming.

Mechanical Switches

Experience the defined feedback of mechanical switches with edition-specific configurations.

Most classic editions use Kailh Box White V2 mechanical switches, while the Clear Blue edition features 8BitDo Cloud Gray Linear Mechanical Switches.

Hot-Swappable PCB

The hot-swappable PCB supports replacement of compatible mechanical switches without soldering, offering flexibility for keyboard customization and maintenance.

Three Connection Modes

Connect using Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, or USB wired mode.

Switch between connection methods to accommodate different devices and desktop environments.

A magnetic compartment provides convenient storage for the 2.4GHz adapter.

Independent Control Panel

An integrated control panel provides intuitive access to connectivity and volume functions through dedicated physical controls.

Dual Super Buttons

The included Dual Super Buttons offer large programmable inputs for frequently used commands and macros.

Fast mapping allows button assignments without software, while 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 enables more detailed customization on PC.

Top-Mount Structure

The top-mount keyboard structure delivers a consistent typing feel, complemented by the distinctive design language of each edition.

8BitDo Ultimate Software V2

Configure button mappings, create macros, and personalize keyboard functions through 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 on compatible Windows PCs.

Choose Your Edition

Clear Blue — N64 30th Collection

Model: 85HD03

A commemorative design celebrating 30 years of N64 gaming, featuring a transparent blue finish inspired by the gaming hardware aesthetics of the late 1990s.

Equipped with 8BitDo Cloud Gray Linear Mechanical Switches, co-developed with HUANO, for smooth and consistent key travel.

Features a combination of dye-sublimation PBT and ABS + PC double-shot keycaps with a matte UV coating.

C64 Edition

Model: 85HA03

Inspired by the distinctive appearance of classic Commodore 64 computers, featuring retro beige and brown styling.

Equipped with Kailh Box White V2 mechanical switches and double-shot ABS keycaps with an SA profile.

Includes the 8BitDo Super Stick alongside the Dual Super Buttons, providing additional programmable control options.

N Edition

Model: 85HA02

An 8-bit-inspired design featuring a classic gray color scheme with red accents.

Equipped with Kailh Box White V2 mechanical switches and dye-sublimation PBT keycaps with MDA-like height.

Fami Edition

Model: 85HA01

Inspired by classic Famicom-era gaming aesthetics, featuring a distinctive red-and-cream color scheme.

Equipped with Kailh Box White V2 mechanical switches and dye-sublimation PBT keycaps with MDA-like height.

M Edition

Model: 85HE01

A tribute to classic desktop computing, featuring a restrained vintage-inspired color scheme.

Equipped with Kailh Box White V2 mechanical switches and dye-sublimation PBT keycaps with MDA-like height.

Edition Comparison

The keycap profile and construction may vary between individual keys on the Clear Blue edition.

Tech Specs

Brand: 8BitDo

Product: Retro Mechanical Keyboard

Layout: 87 Keys · Tenkeyless (TKL)

Keyboard Structure: Top-Mount Design

PCB: Hot-Swappable

Key Rollover: N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Mechanical Switches

• Clear Blue: 8BitDo Cloud Gray Linear Mechanical Switches (Co-developed with HUANO)

• C64 / N / Fami / M: Kailh Box White V2 Mechanical Switches

Connectivity

• Bluetooth Low Energy

• 2.4GHz Wireless

• USB Wired

Battery: 2000mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Battery Life: Up to approximately 200 hours

Charging Time: Approximately 4 Hours

Keyboard Dimensions: 376.6 × 169.6 × 46.8 mm

Keyboard Weight: Approximately 1050 g

Dual Super Buttons Dimensions: 160.2 × 74.6 × 32.3 mm

Dual Super Buttons Weight: Approximately 270 g

Super Stick Dimensions (C64 Edition)

75 × 75 × 80 mm

Super Stick Weight (C64 Edition)

Approximately 150 g

Customization Software

8BitDo Ultimate Software V2

Switches, keycap materials, and included accessories vary by edition. Battery life is an approximate manufacturer specification and may vary with usage conditions.

System Compatibility

Windows

Windows 10 (1903) and above

Android

Android 9.0 and above

Other operating systems and devices are not officially listed under the manufacturer's standard compatibility specifications.

In the Box

N / Fami / M / Clear Blue Editions

• 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard × 1

• 8BitDo Dual Super Buttons × 1 Set

• 2.4GHz Wireless Adapter × 1

• USB Cable × 1

• Instruction Manual × 1

• 8BitDo Stickers × 2

C64 Edition

• 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard – C64 Edition × 1

• 8BitDo Dual Super Buttons × 1 Set

• 8BitDo Super Stick × 1

• 2.4GHz Wireless Adapter × 1

• USB Cable × 1

• Instruction Manual × 1

• 8BitDo Stickers × 2

Additional keyboard extensions, mice, and numpads are sold separately unless expressly included in the selected product bundle.

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• European Countries: 6–12 business days

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