8BitDo Celebrates N64 In Style With New Controller And Keyboard
8BitDo releases new gaming accessories celebrating the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary
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The brief
8BitDo has launched a new wireless gamepad and keyboard inspired by the Nintendo 64. The accessories feature the console's iconic transparent blue design.
Coverage emphasizes the retro aesthetic of the new products. Outlets including ixbt.games, Couch Soup, Retro Dodo, Inven Global, and Nintendo Life have reported on the announcement.
The next steps for this trend will depend on consumer reception and any additional details released by 8BitDo.
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Quick answers
What products did 8BitDo announce?
8BitDo announced a wireless gamepad and a keyboard.
What is the design inspiration for these products?
The design is inspired by the Nintendo 64, featuring its iconic transparent blue color.
Which outlets are covering this announcement?
The announcement is covered by ixbt.games, Couch Soup, Retro Dodo, Inven Global, and Nintendo Life.
Coverage (9)
- 8BitDo New Retro 87 Keyboard and Controller Celebrate 30 Years of Nintendo 64 TechPowerUp · 25d ago
- 8BitDo Goes Full Funtastic With Clear Blue N64-Inspired Accessories Forbes · 25d ago
- 8BitDo's Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller get N64-themed colors Notebookcheck · 25d ago
- 8BitDo’s new clear blue controller and keyboard celebrate the N64’s birthday. The Verge · 25d ago
- 8BitDo announced a keyboard and a wireless gamepad in the transparent blue Nintendo 64 style ixbt.games · 25d ago
- Hands-On With The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller Couch Soup · 25d ago
- 8BitDo Announce New Keyboard & Controller For N64's 30th Anniversary Retro Dodo · 25d ago
- New Gamepad and Keyboard Released Featuring Nintendo 64's Iconic 'Clear Blue' Inven Global · 25d ago
- 8BitDo Celebrates N64 In Style With New Controller And Keyboard Nintendo Life · 25d ago
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