8BitDo expands its retro peripherals line with a special edition of the Retro R8 mouse inspired by the Commodore 64. The design captures the essence of the mythical computer with its beige and brown color combination, the red touch on the buttons, and the rainbow stripe. This mouse is presented as the natural companion to the C64 mechanical keyboard from the same brand, allowing you to set up a desk with a cohesive nostalgic aesthetic.
Modern hardware under a classic shell 🖱️
Beyond its appearance, the mouse incorporates contemporary components. It uses the PAW 3395 optical sensor and offers six adjustable DPI levels. It features triple connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz USB receiver, and wired connection. The buttons are programmable and, in this edition, are equipped with Huano microswitches. The included dock serves a dual function: it is a charging base and acts as an extension for the receiver to improve wireless signal stability.
Finally, you can LOAD the pointer with style 🎮
This mouse solves the dilemma of how to navigate Windows or play a modern title while maintaining the aesthetic fidelity of 1982. Now you can move the cursor with the same solemnity with which you loaded a tape, though without the ten minutes of waiting and loading errors. The dock is a modern touch: before, you left the joystick on the table, now you leave the mouse charging. That said, nostalgia has its limits: no matter how much you look, it doesn't include a button to simulate the screen edge flickering.