8BitDo Celebrates N64 In Style With New Controller And Keyboard
Nintendo 64 nostalgia gets a modern upgrade with 8BitDo’s clear blue retro accessories
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The brief
8BitDo has launched two new products themed around the Nintendo 64’s 30th anniversary: the **Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard** and the **Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller**, both featuring the console’s iconic transparent blue design. The keyboard and controller are designed to appeal to retro gaming enthusiasts while maintaining modern functionality, including Bluetooth connectivity for the controller.
Coverage highlights the products’ aesthetic homage to the N64, with outlets like *TechPowerUp*, *Forbes*, and *The Verge* emphasizing their nostalgic appeal and the use of the signature ‘clear blue’ color scheme. Hands-on previews, such as those from *Couch Soup*, focus on the controller’s build quality and ergonomics, while *Nintendo Life* and *Retro Dodo* frame the release as a celebration of the console’s legacy.
No release dates or pricing details have been confirmed, but previews suggest these products will target retro gamers and collectors. Watch for official launch announcements and potential availability timelines, as well as reactions from the retro gaming community.
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Quick answers
What products did 8BitDo announce for the N64’s 30th anniversary?
A **Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard** and an **Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller**, both in the Nintendo 64’s transparent blue design.
Are these products Bluetooth-enabled?
Yes, coverage confirms the **Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller** supports Bluetooth connectivity.
When will these products be available for purchase?
Coverage does not yet specify release dates or pricing, but previews suggest they will launch soon.
Coverage (9)
- 8BitDo New Retro 87 Keyboard and Controller Celebrate 30 Years of Nintendo 64 TechPowerUp · 1d ago
- 8BitDo Goes Full Funtastic With Clear Blue N64-Inspired Accessories Forbes · 1d ago
- 8BitDo's Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller get N64-themed colors Notebookcheck · 1d ago
- 8BitDo’s new clear blue controller and keyboard celebrate the N64’s birthday. The Verge · 1d ago
- 8BitDo announced a keyboard and a wireless gamepad in the transparent blue Nintendo 64 style ixbt.games · 1d ago
- Hands-On With The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller Couch Soup · 1d ago
- 8BitDo Announce New Keyboard & Controller For N64's 30th Anniversary Retro Dodo · 1d ago
- New Gamepad and Keyboard Released Featuring Nintendo 64's Iconic 'Clear Blue' Inven Global · 1d ago
- 8BitDo Celebrates N64 In Style With New Controller And Keyboard Nintendo Life · 1d ago
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