Definitely gonna get this board whenever I get a chance to. Box White V2 are damn good switches and the fact they threw those in there is awesome. Famicom colors too... I'm a sucker for that aesthetic. I hope the stabs have been tuned and don't rattle.
I received my keyboard yesterday and it's so nice. The switches are the first of its kid that I've used and I'm really impressed. This whole keyboard is just awesome.
Hey sorry, I also have a quick question if you don't mind. Does it work wired? I intend to use it for work and then in my lounge, wireless after hours.
I was never into mechanical keyboards and found it too expensive, but seeing this for the first time it was love at first sight and I knew I had to have this (and the matching mouse too)
Yes the design matches another 8bitdo product (N30 wireless mouse) I have it but regretted getting one it's one of the worst in terms of ergonomics (no mousewheel too) too bad coz they look good together on the desk@@rapt0r167
I'm planning on getting this for using with my Steam Deck while it's docked. I'm especially curious to try out some single button rhythm games like ADOFAI and Rhythm Doctor with the jumbo-sized buttons.
Saw this. Fell in love with it. Went to Amazon UK and immediately pre-ordered it. I went for the Fami edition, purely as it has Japanese lettering on the keys. In the UK, we don't get it until November 1st, but that's cool. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the video on this product.
not gonna lie a little tempted on this one! love how the Japanese version retains all the hiragana/katakana that I'd assume was the same as the Famicom's official keyboard.
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I use V1 Box Whites for every arcade stick I can fit them into. You sold me on the V2 announcement alone. Got a Famicom-style one en route XD edit: It's been great. Bought a numpad to go with it and got more Famicom-style keys on Aliexpress. Thanks again for this rec!
@@jessebarker9775 I have one. It's cumbersome compared to an integrated tenkey. Takes up more space as a separate device than if it were part of the board, uses an additional USB port, and adds another cable to the mess. Also it aint look like an NES. Surely you thought about all of this before you replied?
@jubsy For sure. My priority is gaming, so TKL or less is optimal for me. I don't use a numpad all that often, so mine sits off to the side. A USB hub would be a decent solution for freeing up ports.
I bought the Famicom version of this keyboard. I grew up with the NES, but I just thought the Famicom version looked a lot nicer. It feels amazing to type on. Coming off a keyboard with the excellent Cherry MX Red switches, I find that I significantly prefer the Kailh switches in this 8BitDo keyboard. They're clicky but not obnoxiously so, and typing is smooth while still providing satisfying feedback. It all makes for a very balanced typing experience.
Interesting enough the original Famicom had a keyboard as an accessory for basic as well as the disk drive. Home Computers were still being used by a lot of people in the early 80's myself included. This just makes the Famicom version that much cooler.
Just bought 2 of these at best buy on sale for $69.99. One for myself amd one for my son for Xmas. Can't wait to try this with my steam deck and ROG Ally
doesn't look like it from the video. Missed opportunity for sure, that was my instant reaction as well. If the buttons use a 3.5mm jack connection maybe an extension cable would work.
I'd be really interested on of it works with Mac. Those big buttons would be awesome for hotkeys in fcpx of logic. Having four buttons (two per big toe, lol) under my desk on the floor for undo/redo, and maybe play/stop or record/stop would be cool.
The Gameboy was a really nice touch! 😁 I was thinking in what color should i paint my pc/console wannabe.. 😅 Came right on time! And gonna think about the mouse and the keyboard from 8bitdo 💪 thx Prime!
Whats the most powerful SBC we can stuff into that case? I'm thinking the Raspberry Pi CM4 is a no brainer but how high can we push the retro emulation capabilities in there?
i tried to preorder this as soon as i heard about....preorders not available in australia 😠 i used box jades in my daily driver - box whites just a bit lighter! 4:13 -whats the thing behind the monitor at the bottom left?
Looks good! Before this was available, it took me a while to find a fairly priced mechanical 87-key keyboard. Finally discovered the Redragon Kumara K552, quite satisfied.
nice review! can you kindly tell me if the buttons mapping is saved within the devices? any installation to my office laptop is restricted by the IT department (need admin pass etc). so I plan to map the buttons on my own laptop, then bring the keyboard and dualbuttons to office laptop. (i've done this method with my razer macro mouse).
I love how this and the C64 one look. Wish it was backlit though. And would be slick if they offered a wireless version of the button pad. But I’m still tempted to be extra and order one with 4 more buttons pads so I can have 10 huge macro buttons, just because. I really really wish they had a backlit version.
The original Famicom had a keyboard as an accessory as well as the disk drive. Yeah who wouldn't want to make their Nintendo a Home Computer? In this regard Famicom keyboards go way back.
3:17 Those look like Cherry MX Green switches.. They click like the Blues (and the white switches that come with the 8bitdo keyboard) but are slightly different.. Wonder why they didn't just go with the same switches. Update: I just checked out on my switch tester... I have a switch tester.. and the green switches have more tactile feel than the blues which are pretty much the same as the whites used in the keyboard. So the greens click like the cherry blue/kahli white but have a bit more tactile bump.. perhaps that's why they used it since those buttons are so big, to give it a little extra feel.
I would definitely pick this up if I didn't have my Keychron Q6 or I had another PC... Build quality is good enough and in terms of the design and unique addition of the A/B buttons, it seems like a really good deal.
"super smooth"... Those things are sounding super scratchy. They definitely need to be lubed or just flat out replaced with some nice lubed switches. Love the overall looks, might just pick one up.
i understand it has an aesthetic bu tim not a fan of those big buttons, it would have been better if they had a 2nd usbc so it can connect to a streamdeck like device which can be configured in 8bitdo software
I just got mine....however I dont like that the big buttons are not usb i would use those alone just for fun the giant buttons. They are so much fun to hit and being able to use them with anything would be really cool..
I'm really happy to see this. Do you think it would work for a retro pie? I can't imagine why it wouldn't my self. I really wanted to buy the mouse for use with my retro pi but wanted a keyboard that would match. For stuff like dos and old pc games. I also have the n30 pro controllers in the NES style. I want a whole theme. I have been looking at cases that look like an NES too, but haven't gotten one yet? Can't imagine i would have much use for the two button thing, but it's cool too I guess.
Does it work with the Steam Deck? I was looking for a less than full size keyboard to travel with my Deck (when I didn't want to use a fold up mini keyboard). I assume it would since it's a keyboard but they only mention compatibility with Windows and Android...
My wife spilled milk on my Keychron K3 last weekend and unfortunately the K3 is so easy to tear down and clean that it survived the liquid damage with no issues at all. All the keys work, they’re not sticky, and the tactile click is still there. So unfortunately I have no excuse to buy a key keyboard. Dang it Keychron! Why you make such a well built serviceable keyboard?!?
I saw somewhere that the keyboard has inputs ports for three additional button pairs....but I haven't been able to find any[;ace to purchase additional big buttons?
Make a Master System version and they can take my money now :) Also! Random thought on this. I could see those programable buttons being used for toe taps haha. I can already think of 2 games I play that having those programed to enter/exit mech or reload etc. would be awesome. Toe tap to shoot web? Possiblities are endless.
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Just when I thought I was done buying keyboards 8Bitdo drags me right back in
I was out!
haha, Im holding my horses even like it too :))
Yeah tell me about ir brotha. Got 2 mech and 3 portable kbs already meng
The sopranos?!!
I just bought my first new kb in years and i wish i knew about this one sooner... I would have waited another month or two to get it
That dual-button attachment would be wonderful for split timers for speedrunners. Big and slappable.
Family Feud?
I have a gaming pc inside of an NES. This goes perfectly with it, picking this up for sure.
That sounds really awesome, did you showcase it anywhere (reddit, TH-cam)?
I'd love to see this, too!@@ogur1990
+1 w/ @ogur1990... I definitely need to see this.
Respect the effort for the theme, never settle.
Definitely gonna get this board whenever I get a chance to. Box White V2 are damn good switches and the fact they threw those in there is awesome. Famicom colors too... I'm a sucker for that aesthetic. I hope the stabs have been tuned and don't rattle.
I received my keyboard yesterday and it's so nice. The switches are the first of its kid that I've used and I'm really impressed. This whole keyboard is just awesome.
hey quick question, does the light for power light up? i did not see it on in this video lol
@windrunnerKal yeah as soon as I started charging it, the light was blinking until it was fully charged.
Hey sorry, I also have a quick question if you don't mind. Does it work wired? I intend to use it for work and then in my lounge, wireless after hours.
@tremaineunderwood7322 yes it works wired. That's how I use it for now.
@@rharvier awesome man thanks, I appreciate the response 😎
I was never into mechanical keyboards and found it too expensive, but seeing this for the first time it was love at first sight and I knew I had to have this (and the matching mouse too)
Theres a matching mouse?
Yes the design matches another 8bitdo product (N30 wireless mouse) I have it but regretted getting one it's one of the worst in terms of ergonomics (no mousewheel too) too bad coz they look good together on the desk@@rapt0r167
@@rapt0r167 0:50 the one below the keyboard is the matching mouse
I wish they had a version with a number pad..
Agree 100%
@@DeadManRising Same here and I would like standalone USB versions of the buttons..they are so much fun to hit.
100% agree. I use Num Pad as my default movement keys when I played CS:GO "back in the day".
Same. I wouldn't mind if they sold a separate numpad.
sold separately..lol
Those huge buttons are going to be lifesavers on video conferences!
Big panic mute button incoming!
Recently bought it online for the equivalent of $50 in my country. Absolute steal if you ask me.
I'm planning on getting this for using with my Steam Deck while it's docked. I'm especially curious to try out some single button rhythm games like ADOFAI and Rhythm Doctor with the jumbo-sized buttons.
Exactly what my thought was. plus hope works on pie to use on my Retro cab
I like this idea! Hopefully jumping into the steam deck soon! Diablo and bg3 are calling me
Hopefully this runs well out of the box. I mean the two big buttons.
Saw this. Fell in love with it. Went to Amazon UK and immediately pre-ordered it. I went for the Fami edition, purely as it has Japanese lettering on the keys. In the UK, we don't get it until November 1st, but that's cool. Really looking forward to it. Thanks for the video on this product.
not gonna lie a little tempted on this one! love how the Japanese version retains all the hiragana/katakana that I'd assume was the same as the Famicom's official keyboard.
Just got mine today. It's solid and I'm really digging it so far.
When i am interested in a product, i type in the products name in youtube and then i see ETA Prime has video about this i am very happy! ❤ Love your Content you're by far my absolut favorite tech channel ❤❤ much love from switzerland
Really wish they didn't write "RETRO KEYBOARD" on it...
I use V1 Box Whites for every arcade stick I can fit them into. You sold me on the V2 announcement alone. Got a Famicom-style one en route XD
edit: It's been great. Bought a numpad to go with it and got more Famicom-style keys on Aliexpress. Thanks again for this rec!
Looks rad but needs a full size version. Can't work without my tenkey.
So get a separate keypad lol
@@jessebarker9775 I have one. It's cumbersome compared to an integrated tenkey. Takes up more space as a separate device than if it were part of the board, uses an additional USB port, and adds another cable to the mess. Also it aint look like an NES. Surely you thought about all of this before you replied?
@jubsy For sure. My priority is gaming, so TKL or less is optimal for me. I don't use a numpad all that often, so mine sits off to the side. A USB hub would be a decent solution for freeing up ports.
They have a separate keypad in the same theme of the keyboard it goes well together
I bought the Famicom version of this keyboard. I grew up with the NES, but I just thought the Famicom version looked a lot nicer.
It feels amazing to type on. Coming off a keyboard with the excellent Cherry MX Red switches, I find that I significantly prefer the Kailh switches in this 8BitDo keyboard. They're clicky but not obnoxiously so, and typing is smooth while still providing satisfying feedback. It all makes for a very balanced typing experience.
Interesting enough the original Famicom had a keyboard as an accessory for basic as well as the disk drive. Home Computers were still being used by a lot of people in the early 80's myself included. This just makes the Famicom version that much cooler.
Just bought 2 of these at best buy on sale for $69.99. One for myself amd one for my son for Xmas. Can't wait to try this with my steam deck and ROG Ally
I passed on this the first time, but I just ordered one from the second wave last night. Couldn’t resist
is the big button device durable enough and have a long enough cable for it to be used on the floor by your feet?
doesn't look like it from the video. Missed opportunity for sure, that was my instant reaction as well. If the buttons use a 3.5mm jack connection maybe an extension cable would work.
Thumbnail bring back my childhood when i used to have NES keyboard console then you run 2000 Education computer 48 in 1.
THIS WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR ME! Im making an retro style looking setup and would really love this!
Those buttons will be very much needed for Ghostbusters on the NES 😆
May I ask which launcher you are using with RetroArch?
The NES version was completely sold out so I ended up getting the Famicon version and it's great.
Great mechanical keyboard. Got the Famicom one. Grew up with, and had a lot of fun playing with my dad.
Great video, as always!
Amazon put my first day preorder on backorder. Thanks Amazon. Very cool
Same here. Got pushed to Oct 3rd.
I'd be really interested on of it works with Mac. Those big buttons would be awesome for hotkeys in fcpx of logic. Having four buttons (two per big toe, lol) under my desk on the floor for undo/redo, and maybe play/stop or record/stop would be cool.
UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT, A/B, START/SELECT
Theoretically, you could make a giant NES controller and use all the macro button jacks for it.
Such a beautiful keyboard 😍
The Gameboy was a really nice touch! 😁
I was thinking in what color should i paint my pc/console wannabe.. 😅
Came right on time!
And gonna think about the mouse and the keyboard from 8bitdo 💪 thx Prime!
got mine coming in the mail cant wait
This looks amazing 🤩😍😻
If they make a super Famicom version I'll be excited
Yes! A an SNES/Super Famicon would be awesome! The NES/Famicom version look awesome, but the SNES is what I grew up with.
Whats the most powerful SBC we can stuff into that case? I'm thinking the Raspberry Pi CM4 is a no brainer but how high can we push the retro emulation capabilities in there?
would buy but i actually want a numpad. I hate this trend of smaller keyboards. I actually miss the days of like ridiculous amounts of macro keys.
No coiled cable included?
I hope they make a version with a numpad in the future
I love mine. Feels like a model m IBM keyboard from the 80's. The quality is that amazing! I had to get the mouse to go with it.
Awesome, wish I could use this for my iPad, as I no longer have a laptop or desktop
i tried to preorder this as soon as i heard about....preorders not available in australia 😠
i used box jades in my daily driver - box whites just a bit lighter!
4:13 -whats the thing behind the monitor at the bottom left?
Looks good!
Before this was available, it took me a while to find a fairly priced mechanical 87-key keyboard. Finally discovered the Redragon Kumara K552, quite satisfied.
nice review! can you kindly tell me if the buttons mapping is saved within the devices? any installation to my office laptop is restricted by the IT department (need admin pass etc). so I plan to map the buttons on my own laptop, then bring the keyboard and dualbuttons to office laptop. (i've done this method with my razer macro mouse).
I love how this and the C64 one look. Wish it was backlit though. And would be slick if they offered a wireless version of the button pad.
But I’m still tempted to be extra and order one with 4 more buttons pads so I can have 10 huge macro buttons, just because.
I really really wish they had a backlit version.
I just got the famicom version and I love it. I was tempted to go with the NES version but the dark red on the fami was too aesthetic to pass up.
The original Famicom had a keyboard as an accessory as well as the disk drive. Yeah who wouldn't want to make their Nintendo a Home Computer? In this regard Famicom keyboards go way back.
this looks so 80's I love it
keyboard is amazing, mega buttons are more then awesome, using them all the time
Uh oh. I’m both a fan of 8bitdo and mech keyboards. But I’m a fan of silent switches. Yeah it is swapable but that adds more to the cost
Kudos for supporting wired operation!
3:17 Those look like Cherry MX Green switches.. They click like the Blues (and the white switches that come with the 8bitdo keyboard) but are slightly different.. Wonder why they didn't just go with the same switches. Update: I just checked out on my switch tester... I have a switch tester.. and the green switches have more tactile feel than the blues which are pretty much the same as the whites used in the keyboard. So the greens click like the cherry blue/kahli white but have a bit more tactile bump.. perhaps that's why they used it since those buttons are so big, to give it a little extra feel.
i dont need this, but i want it sooo badly, really cool, thx for your thoughtful reviews
I would definitely pick this up if I didn't have my Keychron Q6 or I had another PC...
Build quality is good enough and in terms of the design and unique addition of the A/B buttons, it seems like a really good deal.
got mine yesterday both versions!
Hope they make a uk one
Dang... they did pretty good with that. They dropped the ball on the lack of Number pad though.
If they release a separate version with a numpad then I might be interested.
@@xgrillsenx For me, even just an attachable one that hooks up the same way as those big buttons do would be sufficient.
That thing looks amazing!
"super smooth"... Those things are sounding super scratchy. They definitely need to be lubed or just flat out replaced with some nice lubed switches. Love the overall looks, might just pick one up.
This looks great, and for the price, I dig it, but I HAVE to have numpad or it's a no go for me.
This keyboard would look so good with my Nintendo themed PCs.
If they release this with a UK layout I'll be so tempted to buy one
Love your animated intro to your youtube channel, who made it?
Does it have multimedia functions? Fn button maybe? Like play /pause, skip forward, etc?
It definitely works with iOS! It's my favorite keyboard and the scroll functions on the mouse works flawlessly IMO.
Do you have a video to connect this keyboard on macbook? :
Damnit! I just bought a little keyboard.
It's a shame that this doesn't have backlit.
Can I change the layout or do the keys have different sizes? Would like to switch Z and Y, and a few more...
I'm gonna get one and use those big buttons as a foot pedal for light gun games, being very careful of course.
Very cool, whats programm is that, i mean the wallapapers in windows ?
Wow that is a slick looking keeb
i understand it has an aesthetic bu tim not a fan of those big buttons, it would have been better if they had a 2nd usbc so it can connect to a streamdeck like device which can be configured in 8bitdo software
I just got mine....however I dont like that the big buttons are not usb i would use those alone just for fun the giant buttons. They are so much fun to hit and being able to use them with anything would be really cool..
I'm really happy to see this. Do you think it would work for a retro pie? I can't imagine why it wouldn't my self. I really wanted to buy the mouse for use with my retro pi but wanted a keyboard that would match. For stuff like dos and old pc games. I also have the n30 pro controllers in the NES style. I want a whole theme. I have been looking at cases that look like an NES too, but haven't gotten one yet? Can't imagine i would have much use for the two button thing, but it's cool too I guess.
I want it but also those giant buns made me laugh hard
Wish I had a matching computer case 😊
How did you emulate these games? Which app did you use?
Man, i cant believe, after all those mx mechanical and expensive stuff, i just want thia one so badly, i dont need it! But this is so cool! Holy crap!
Does it work with the Steam Deck? I was looking for a less than full size keyboard to travel with my Deck (when I didn't want to use a fold up mini keyboard). I assume it would since it's a keyboard but they only mention compatibility with Windows and Android...
Hey ETA, would you mind testing the modular framework gaming handheld
I would love it, if this was full size. I still use the num pad for data entry.
Would probably buy the buttons for Pinball 😁
Does it work with a Mac?
HI, I BOUGHT A KEYBOARD LIKE THIS, BUT I CAN'T USE THE JOYSTICK, DO YOU USE AN EMULATOR OR SOMETHING SPECIAL TO USE IT?
Those large buttons are actually for you to play with your feet. Like for jumping in Fortnite, or accelerating and breaking in racing games.
If only it had some back lighting for the keys, I would have definitely ordered one, but I already have enough keyboards 😂
My wife spilled milk on my Keychron K3 last weekend and unfortunately the K3 is so easy to tear down and clean that it survived the liquid damage with no issues at all. All the keys work, they’re not sticky, and the tactile click is still there. So unfortunately I have no excuse to buy a key keyboard. Dang it Keychron! Why you make such a well built serviceable keyboard?!?
2:13 - Can i use this on the floor for break and gas pedal in Forza Horizon 5 ?
I just want the 2 buttons to play Divekick!
Gateron greens for the big buttons, maybe?
I saw somewhere that the keyboard has inputs ports for three additional button pairs....but I haven't been able to find any[;ace to purchase additional big buttons?
Looks and sounds fantastic.
cool but I need my number pad.
Only if you're an accountant.
how do you get more big buttons? I don't see them for sale on their website.
What is the mini PC behind your monitor?
You can use the extra buttons to play Press Your Luck. No whammies no whammies stop.
it just looks so cool
How wide is this keyboard? I was thinking about putting it in my laptop backpack.
Make a Master System version and they can take my money now :)
Also! Random thought on this. I could see those programable buttons being used for toe taps haha. I can already think of 2 games I play that having those programed to enter/exit mech or reload etc. would be awesome. Toe tap to shoot web? Possiblities are endless.
Are the Kaihl box white v2's lubed?