Looks can be deceiving in hardware. The notion that mediocre gear is sometimes propelled forward by pretty RGB or flashy marketing isn't exactly revelatory so, when I first got a look at the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, I felt equal measures of curiosity and scepticism. Though it has some quirks, I can happily say that the looks of the 8BitDo Retro don't feel like a distraction and just feel like a cherry on top of a decently priced, well-performing mechanical keyboard.
The version I have for review is modelled after a Commodore 64, and it absolutely nails the aesthetic. Unboxing this at the office resulted in a small choir of 'oooh' and 'ahhh'. Admittedly, this room is filled with more hardware geeks and nostalgia heads than most but it's still a testament to its prettiness in person.
