Forty years after the Nintendo Entertainment System first arrived in North America, 8BitDo’s new collection celebrates the NES’s 40th anniversary in true retro style. Dubbed the NES40 Collection, this special release refreshes three fan-favorite 8BitDo products — the Ultimate 2 wireless controller, the Retro 68 Keyboard, and the Retro Cube Speaker — with authentic NES-inspired designs and upgraded features.
A Modern Controller With Classic NES Charm
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller – N40 takes center stage in this anniversary lineup. Its iconic black-and-gray body with bright red buttons instantly channels NES nostalgia, while the matching charging dock looks straight out of the 1980s console era.
The N40 edition doesn’t just look good — it feels premium, too. Each grip is etched with launch dates of key Nintendo and 8BitDo milestones, celebrating decades of gaming history. While the core functionality remains the same as the original Ultimate 2, it still packs impressive specs: TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers, LED joystick rings, reprogrammable buttons, and full compatibility with the Switch, Switch 2, and Windows PCs.
Preorders for the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Controller – N40 start at $79.99, with only 1,985 units available, paying homage to the NES’s 1985 release year. Each order includes 8BitDo’s Retro Receiver for connecting wirelessly to the original NES and a 2.4GHz adapter for faster modern gaming.
The Retro 68 Keyboard N40 Gets A Premium Upgrade
While the controller gets a new look, the Retro 68 Keyboard N40 brings serious hardware improvements. It sports a sleek aluminum alloy body, giving it a durable yet refined feel. The keyboard adopts a 68-key layout, making it more compact than its predecessor while keeping that vintage aesthetic intact.
Inside, 8BitDo swapped out the clicky Kailh Box White V2 switches for smoother Box Ice Cream Pro Max linear switches — ideal for both typing and gaming. The battery is a massive 6,500mAh, offering up to 300 hours of use on a single charge.
It even includes 8BitDo’s oversized Super Buttons, now fully wireless, so you can program and customize them without messy cables.
A Complete Tribute To The NES Era
From the matte finishes to the red-button details, every piece of 8BitDo’s new collection celebrates the NES’s 40th anniversary with style and substance. The Retro Cube Speaker rounds out the set with matching NES aesthetics, creating the perfect display for any retro gaming setup.
Each product in the NES40 Collection feels like a love letter to gamers who grew up with Nintendo’s original console — a blend of nostalgia, design precision, and cutting-edge functionality.
Retro Meets Modern
8BitDo’s NES40 Collection perfectly captures the balance between honoring gaming history and pushing modern design forward. Whether you’re collecting for nostalgia or looking for high-quality peripherals that perform as good as they look, this anniversary lineup is a must-have for any Nintendo fan.
If you’ve ever wished your modern gaming setup could feel as magical as those first NES days, this collection delivers that feeling — right down to the red buttons.
Comment