Syed Imran Haider 
The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical keyboard plays on your nostalgia, so if you are someone who loves throwbacks, you are definitely going to like this device. The most important thing to know about this keyboard is that not only does it gives you a feeling of nostalgia, but also offers you novelty you cannot find otherwise.
Design and Features
There are two versions of this keyboard that you will find in the market. The first is called the N Edition that takes after the US Nintendo Entertainment System in terms of style. Resembling the Japanese Famicom is the Fami Edition. The former boasts the same black, reds and dull grays that you can see in the NES and it comes with a red LED power light and the top strip also has a faux grill.
As for the latter, it proves to be aesthetically superior because its color scheme is gold, maroon and off-white and the keys have Japanese characters printed on them, along with the English layout. There is a three-position mode switch on the upper-left. Then you will find a volume knob, a pairing button, a profile changing button and a fast-key mapping button, not necessarily in that order.
There is a red A and B key next to the right-most ALT key that can be programmed via the 8BitDo software. The back boasts 3.5mm jacks that can be used for hooking up the Super Buttons and the best part is that you do not need software to program these buttons. The 8BitDo keyboard also comes with stickers that can be applied to the buttons.
The back and structure
There is a USB-C port given on the back for charging and for updating the firmware. You can also use the 8BitDo keyboard in wired mode if you want. A single charge promises battery life of 200 hours. There is also a 2.4G USB receiver dongle hidden with a clever magnetic catch. The underside of the keyboard is also made of hard plastic like the rest and it feels sturdy. Aluminum has been used to make the keyboard plate.
The keyboard feels structurally sound, as it does not bend and there is no flexing. It weighs over two pounds, so it is a bit heavier than expected. There is a rubber base on the Super Buttons, so they do not slide around. The keyboard feels very rugged and this is good in terms of durability.
Software and gaming
You will find the configuration software of the 8BitDo keyboard to be on the lean side. It does not come with RGB, but it does have macros and you can add them in a snap. You can turn off Windows key, disable Alt+4 and Alt+Tab. But, in order to use the software, you do need to hook up through the USB-C and this could be a downside.
In terms of gaming performance, the 8BitDo keyboard will serve you really well and the nostalgia play is undoubtedly one of its biggest selling point.
