8BitDo Unveils Xbox-Themed Retro Keyboard and Mouse with Custom Features

The officially licensed peripherals, inspired by the original Xbox's Transparent Green Edition, are now available for pre-order ahead of their January 2025 launch.

• 8BitDo has announced the Xbox Edition Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 Mouse, featuring a design inspired by the original Xbox's Transparent Green Edition.
• The keyboard includes per-key RGB backlighting, Kailh Jellyfish X switches, and an Xbox button that opens the Windows Game Bar.
• The Retro R8 Mouse features a PAW 3395 optical sensor with adjustable DPI up to 26,000 and customizable side buttons styled after Xbox controller ABXY buttons.
• Both peripherals offer Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, with the keyboard priced at $119.99 and the mouse at $59.99.
• Pre-orders are now open on Amazon, with shipping for the keyboard starting January 16, 2025, while the mouse's pre-order availability is pending.

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