Bought the grey version of this keyboard from the mothership recently and have been very happy with it. The build quality is nice; it’s weighty and the finishes are pleasant. The Kailh Box White is a nice switch, although it is not quiet.
I find the glow of the giant retro red power LED oddly satisfying, and the way the mode switch is mounted is much more convenient than other 3-mode keyboards I own.
Do note that as of right now, the remapping software from 8BitDo is Windows-only. I think they are supposed to add a Mac version of the software in the future, but I wouldn’t count on it. There is some basic key remapping functionality that can be done without the software, though I haven’t tried it. Should also go without saying that the keyboard works as well with the Mac as any other generic keyboard.
I was around when the first PCs were introduced. The only “retro” thing about this is the name. If you want real retro, get yourself a beautiful putty-colored keyboard from an orignal IBM PC!
clackity-clackity-clackity-clack! <3
Except those won’t work on modern computers; the PC/XT used a different protocol from the later AT keyboards. The latter can still be used with a 5-pin to 6-pin PS/2 adapter, the former cannot.
(Note that I am not staff. I just volunteer to help out on the forums.)
Create an adapter for the adapter.
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The retro it’s referring to is the Nintendo Famicom, it’s decked out in the same colors, and that’s why there are special keys marked A and B.
I’m not a fan of TKL, but this keyboard has me tempted at this price. if it was the gray version would be an absolute grab.
Finally someone who knows about what this keyboard is fun for.
I have this one. Overall solid keyboard. The clicky switch is fine and lighter than common 55g activation force. It is a pleasure to type on. I still hotswap them for linear ones though.
I got one of these recently. Though move is the gray nes one. The sticks are loud. Whom ones did you switch to?