The NES40 collection includes a limited edition version of the company’s Ultimate 2 controller that comes with an NES Retro Receiver, so it can be used with the classic console.
There’s also the NES-inspired Retro Cube 2 speaker and Retro 68 Keyboard, the latter of which sports a full aluminum alloy build and an eye-watering $500 price tag.
The Retro 68 Keyboard is 8BitDo’s first 68-key keyboard, and it’s made entirely of aluminum alloy.
The keyboard features the NES colorway (like its similar, much less expensive Retro Mechanical Keyboard) and comes with programmable wireless dual Super Buttons.
The Retro Cube 2 speaker isn’t just a cosmetic update to the original Cube Speaker, but brings some improvements in battery life and functionality too.
In celebration of the Nintendo Entertainment System’s 40th anniversary in the United States, gaming accessory manufacturer 8BitDo has launched a range of NES-themed merchandise. In order to be compatible with the vintage console, the NES40 collection features a limited edition of the company’s Ultimate 2 controller that includes an NES Retro Receiver. Additionally, there are the Retro 68 Keyboard and speaker, which are modeled after the NES and cost an eye-watering $500. The latter features a full aluminum alloy construction. You can pre-order all of them right now.
The NES40 version of the Ultimate 2 controller, which is one of our favorite controllers for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, has tons of customization options, TMR joysticks, and Hall Effect triggers with mode switching. A robot keychain that honors Nintendo’s R.O, four personalized joystick caps, and the NES Retro Receiver—a transparent black version that is only available with this drop—are also included. B. . robot toy. The controller set is scheduled for delivery on November 18 and costs $80. In addition to the original NES with the receiver accessory, it works with Switch 1, 2, and Windows.
Made completely of aluminum alloy, the Retro 68 Keyboard is 8BitDo’s first 68-key keyboard. The company claims that this covers the shell, keycaps, and buttons. Switches called Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro Max are utilized. The keyboard has programmable wireless dual Super Buttons and is colored like the NES, just like its comparable but far less costly Retro Mechanical Keyboard. 8BitDo claims that its 6500mAh battery allows it to run for up to 300 hours between charges. It will likely be available for purchase in January 2026 and is compatible with both Windows and Android.
The Retro Cube 2 speaker offers some enhancements in terms of functionality and battery life in addition to being a purely aesthetic update to the original Cube Speaker. The dual-speaker system has three connection modes — Bluetooth, 2.4G wireless and wired USB — and comes with a charging dock. Its 2000mAh battery lasts for up to 30 hours between charges. It features D-pad controls for volume, playback, and pairing, just like the previous model. On December 12, the $50 speaker will be shipped.
