8BitDo Retro Keyboard • 60 Days Honest Review

Welcome back, Pixel Pros! In this video, we'll be diving into 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard
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[@lucasredfern8877]

I love mine tbh. Every time I look at it I get a big smile on my face.

[@iamthegamingnerd]

It's GORGEOUS 🤩

[@cxnnxrjxy]

Wish the macro pad was just 3.5 to 3.5 or usb-c to usb-c! Exactly the same but with more options

[@shawnwade302]

I love the new commodore 64 version of this keyboard

[@momotheboss1234]

should i buy this? does it have any problems thanks

[@animania1219]

i cant seem to use the buttons for mouse click lol

[@upendrameena5129]

IMO the large buttons are designed to be used at a distance hence the long cable. So asking for a 15cm cable will cut off many users who prefer to use it as gaming pads from a distance.

[@iamthegamingnerd]

In what circumstance are you using these gaming pads at a distance? 🤔 I'm really struggling to understand this.

[@qubio2908]

​@@iamthegamingnerdfoot pedals.

[@iamthegamingnerd]

@@qubio2908 ohhhh okay - I understand how you could use them that way. It definitely didn't come across that was their intended purpose or whether they would survive being trodden on for long. 🤔 Hmmmm

[@qubio2908]

@@iamthegamingnerd Technically they have normal switches inside of them (switches are replacable), so they should survive for long enuff. Jokes aside, I believe the buttons should be used with the "Super Stick" from 8bitdo to get something along the lines of a "retro controller feeling". Check out the 8bitdo Keyboard C64 Edition for the Super Stick. Exept that I also couldnt find a valid reason to use the thicc buttons exept as a conversation starter myself.

[@hershmysson]

@@iamthegamingnerd afking in runescape, at first I thought the big buttons were silly but after a little thought, any game that requires simple repetitive imputs, this would be so perfect.

[@2bored2care23]

What are the B and A buttons on the keyboard for?

[@iamthegamingnerd]

Programmable macros 😊

[@MelonBoi]

Honestly if I ever have unnecessary cables clogging up my desk what my solution would be is to just loop them around behind the stand of my screen and use that to keep them mostly straight and looking professional. Kinda like: - | | | | | | | | | \/

[@Denden-mx9gl]

finally someone did a review where the reviewer used the actual keyboard and used it for gaming. Mine is coming in a few days so excited about it. I think that extra macro keys are meant for the feet? IDK I think it's more efficient that way.

[@iamthegamingnerd]

Someone else mentioned this and I can definitely see it ... but what a waste? They look so cool I want them on my desk but the long wire just runs it 🥺

[@Denden-mx9gl]

@@iamthegamingnerd I have the keyboard right now and it's magnificent I almost cried. I'm using the macros with my feet and used it on gaming, very effective. For me it's not a waste I value the experience over the esthetic. Not really a keyboard enthusiast. It's my first time using a hot swappable keyboard since I got tired of keyboards from logitech giving up on me. Though I can see why it would be a waste for you. Maybe place it at the side of your keyboard vertically or place it in front of you before the keyboard?

[@eiv-gaming]

I just got the same keyboard. My only issue is the US glyphs. Im sticking with the UK layout and can't find any replacement caps that match to change them. Small note, those red buttons (the chonky ones), you should try playing time crysis and using them as foot pedals :D

[@iamthegamingnerd]

AHH yes. I do agree with the US/UK but luckily I've typed for a while so most is muscle memory but it can be annoying granted. And TIME CRISIS... what a game when it was in arcades. I loved that game - always dreamt of having an arcade of it when I grew up.

[@nicojagger999]

Great video

[@iamthegamingnerd]

Thank you buddy ✌️

[@donpham8901]

The real question is assassin's cowl or liars handshake?

[@iamthegamingnerd]

I only own Assassin's Cowl - so that's what I'm rocking at the moment 😁

[@Dryde85]

I never thought a keyboard would have me fall in love until i met this one. It is s-tier. The greatest.

[@iamthegamingnerd]

It's definitely awesome I concur

[@Lalaig1]

I can connect it with macbook pro via bleutooth?

[@iamthegamingnerd]

From quick research - yes it seems so!

[@mimovk]

Have you tested if it works on a Mac/Linux? 🤔

[@iamthegamingnerd]

No buddy sorry. I don't own either.

[@hershmysson]

I looked up on reddit, it seems that the keyboard saves the settings from the windows software and it should work just fine, although yeah the software is windows only so I guess you either dual boot or try to wine your way into making it work? I'll be buying one soon and I really want it to work on linux.

[@iamthegamingnerd]

@@hershmysson Ahh mate good research! Let me know how you get on!

[@frankisme7792]

how is the battery life? How long does it last with a single charge? Thanks

[@iamthegamingnerd]

Ohhh I don't know unfortunately mate - I don't use keyboard wireless.

[@frankisme7792]

@@iamthegamingnerd oh problem, thx for the quick response, I enjoyed your video!

[@iamthegamingnerd]

@@frankisme7792 yeah sorry my guy but I'm glad you enjoyed the video ✋ high five.

[@darthbull]

The fact that you're playing Destiny 2 on this sold me. LOL.

[@iamthegamingnerd]

🫡

[@rexykoh]

Sad that they're using Clicky Kaihl White. Not a fan of clicky loud switches 😅

[@iamthegamingnerd]

Yeah that is subjective unfortunate I like loud-ish so isn't a negative for me

[@rexykoh]

@@iamthegamingnerd totally agree! I don't think its unfortunate. Its a good thing that you enjoy this keyboard. Unlike me, i am torn whether i wanna buy or not, just cs of the switches. Great video btw.

[@anthonyt219]

Then you're definitely not gonna like model m keyboards or typewriters

[@rexykoh]

@@anthonyt219 yeah you're right i probably won't

[@k2nezumi88]

Thanks for review. I want it! You've gained weight since getting married, no shame, me too!

[@saitamataipei9586]

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