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Best Buy Has the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for a Great Price Today
A modern throwback.
If you're in the market for a mechanical keyboard that skips the flashy RGB in favor of something a little more classic, you're in luck. Best Buy has dropped the price of the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, which includes the Best Buy-exclusive joystick, from $100 down to just $80. This is a feature-rich keyboard that not only feels great to use but also looks the part. Check out the full breakdown of the deal below or dive into the full Best Buy Memorial Day sale for more deals like this.
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard with Joystick on Sale
Like many 8BitDo products, the Retro Mechanical Keyboard draws inspiration from classic gaming hardware. This specific keyboard is styled after the NES, which, oddly enough, never actually had its own keyboard. Regardless, it still hits that sweet spot of nostalgia and modern functionality.
In our review, Seth Macy said, "I was pleasantly surprised to find this is actually a rugged, well-built gaming keyboard that feels as good as it looks." It’s compatible with Windows and Android devices and supports Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, or a wired connection via the included USB-C cable.
At launch, the keyboard was available only in the NES-inspired gray and red or the Famicom-style red and cream colorways. Since then, 8BitDo has expanded the lineup to include a Commodore 64-themed version and a more subdued model that channels the look of classic IBM PCs.
One of the keyboard’s standout features is the included Super Buttons: two customizable "A" and "B" inputs that resemble oversized gamepad buttons. You can program them however you like, making them perfect for macros or even using as foot pedals for hands-free control. This Best Buy-exclusive version also includes the Super Stick, a matching red joystick that works great for retro and arcade-style games.
Will tariffs increase the price of 8BitDo products?
Since 8BitDo's products are manufactured and shipped from China, this may be the best price you'll find on this keyboard (as well as all other 8BitDo products) for the foreseeable future, despite the original tariffs on imported Chinese goods being paused for 90 days.
8BitDo recently halted shipping to the U.S. after blaming U.S. tariffs for the suspension only to later back down and say it will continue shipping to customers. While we don't know for sure if prices will increase, it seems like the most likely outcome down the line.
See More Memorial Day Sales
If you're on the hunt for more deals ahead of the weekend, there are actually a ton of Memorial Day sales already happening. Best Buy has some of the best discounts on tech, but you can find price drops at other major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and more below.
Matthew Adler has written for IGN since 2019 covering all things gaming, tech, tabletop games, and more. You can follow him on the site formerly known as Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.
