The updates made to the N40 version of 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2 controller are principally beauty, nevertheless it now encompasses a black-and-gray design with vibrant purple buttons and a charging dock that matches the aesthetics of the NES console. The controller may also embody 4 swappable joystick caps whereas its grips are printed with dates that correlate to launches of notable Nintendo and 8BitDo merchandise.
Performance is similar as the unique model of the Final 2, together with the TMR joysticks, Corridor impact triggers, a hoop of color-changing LEDs across the base of every joystick, reprogrammable bumper buttons, an additional pair of buttons on the again, and compatibility with the Change, Change 2, and Home windows units. The 8BitDo Final 2 Bluetooth Controller – N40 is obtainable for preorder beginning right this moment for $79.99 and comes with 8BitDo’s Retro Receiver for wirelessly connecting it to an unique NES, and a 2.4GHz adapter offering a sooner wi-fi connection for gaming. It will likely be launched on November fifteenth, 2025, however might be restricted to just one,985 models.
For the brand new 8BitDo Retro 68 Keyboard N40, the updates are the alternative. Regardless of being a bit of extra compact than 8BitDo’s first mechanical keyboard as a result of it encompasses a 68-key structure as an alternative of 87, the brand new N40 model seems to be similar to the unique however consists of some vital {hardware} upgrades. The complete keyboard, together with the shell, keycaps, and buttons, is comprised of aluminum alloy, and 8BitDo has switched from Kailh’s clicky Field White V2 switches to its linear Field Ice Cream Professional Max switches. The Retro 68 additionally features a a lot bigger 6,500mAh battery boosting utilization to as much as 300 hours between costs, and it comes with the unique’s outsized programmable Tremendous Buttons equipment that now wirelessly hook up with the keyboard as an alternative of being tethered by a 3.5mm cable.
The Retro 68 N40 keyboard is greater than twice as heavy as the unique, weighing in at a beefy 2,200 grams, and significantly dearer. The Retro 87 debuted at $99.99 in 2023, however the brand new Retro 68 might be out there for preorder beginning right this moment for $499.99 and is anticipated to ship someday in January 2026.
The 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 Speaker N Edition additionally seems to be practically an identical to 8BitDo’s Retro Dice Speaker that has been NES-themed because it first launched in 2016. However the brand new model introduces twin stereo audio system with music and gaming modes, a built-in microphone, a bigger 2,000mAh battery providing as much as 30 hours of playtime on a full cost, and the choice to change to a 2.4GHz connection as an alternative of Bluetooth utilizing a bundled dongle. Its USB port has been upgraded from Micro USB to USB-C, however the speaker may be charged by merely inserting it on a brand new wi-fi dock that’s included.
The unique model launched practically a decade in the past for $35, whereas the brand new Retro Dice 2 speaker is obtainable for preorder beginning right this moment for $49.99 and is anticipated to be launched on December eighth, 2025.