Suppose you're a retro gamer who has been gaming on console and PC hardware for decades. In that case, 8BitDo is a brand that creates high-quality peripherals and gear that taps into that nostalgia vein of retro gaming goodness. Last year, we reported on 8BitDo's retro original Xbox console-themed mouse and keyboard. Before that, we took a look at the company's NES-inspired keyboard.
That NES-inspired keyboard, the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard, is now listed as the "perfect companion" to the company's latest offering - the NES-inspired 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition. Similar to the Xbox version, but with Nintendo Entertainment System colors, the 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse might look old-school, but it's packing some serious hardware.
The wireless 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition is powered by the PAW 3395 sensor, which features a sensitivity of 26,000 DPI and a polling rate of up to 8K. Underneath the buttons, you'll find Kailh Sword GM X Micro Switches rated at up to 100 million clicks. It also supports tri-mode connectivity with low-latency wireless, Bluetooth, and wired over USB.
It also ships with an impressive chagrin dock that matches the mouse's shape and NES-inspired colors. As a symmetrical mouse, it supports left and right-handed grips, with all customization handled via 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 on PC. Pre-orders for the mouse are now open at Amazon (US) and Amazon (UK), priced at $89.99 and £44.99 respectively.
Here are a few more shots alongside specs for the 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition |
| Connectivity | Wireless 2.4G, Bluetooth LE 5.3, Wired USB |
| Battery | 450mAh Li-ion battery |
| Battery Life | 100 Hours (Bluetooth), 26-105 Hours (2.4G) |
| Sensor | PAW 3395 |
| Sensitivity | 26,000 DPI |
| Dimensions | 115 x 58 x 39.4mm |
| Weight | 77 grams |
| What's In The Box | 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition, Charging Dock, 2.4G Adapter, USB Cable, Manual |
