8BitDo unveils new Nintendo 64-inspired Retro 87 Keyboard

8BitDo's Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard has seen a couple of variants in recent years, starting with a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) inspired design and later a translucent green option inspired by the original Xbox console. Fast-forward to 2026, to borrow an era-specific phrase, and 8BitDo is launching the Retro 87 Keyboard - Clear Blue to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64.

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The translucent blue shell of the keyboard mimics the various post-launch N64 consoles Nintendo released, with a vibrant, colorful see-through design. Elsewhere, this custom Retro 87 Keyboard also includes some nice touches that pay homage to the Nintendo 64's groundbreaking, for the time, controller.

This includes yellow arrow keys with icons inspired by the controllers' C or 'Camera' buttons, blue and green 'A' and 'B' keys, and a mix of light and dark grey keys to add to the N64 feel. The Nintendo 64 was the company's first console built for real-time 3D graphics, launching in Japan on June 23, 1996, and then later that year in North America on September 29, 1996. The 8BitDo Retro 87 Keyboard - Clear Blue is launching soon, with pre-orders now open on the official 8BitDo storefront.

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Priced at $99.99 USD, shipping is expected to commence on August 14, 2026. In addition to this keyboard, 8BitDo is also launching a special N64-inspired version of its Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller in Clear Blue. Here's a detailed breakdown of the Retro 87 Keyboard - Clear Blue's specs.