Just in time for your holiday shopping, 8BitDo has rolled out a full retro celebration for the 40th anniversary of the NES, and it’s not just nostalgia dressed up in faux woodgrain. The new NES40 Collection introduces limited-edition peripherals that blend classic NES design cues with high-end modern tech. From a pro-grade wireless controller to a premium mechanical keyboard and even a retro-themed wireless speaker, this collection is aimed squarely at collectors, gamers, and anyone who still remembers hearing the “beep-boop” of an 8-bit startup screen.
The NES40 Collection from 8BitDo is more than an anniversary gimmick – it’s a thoughtful celebration of an iconic era in gaming, packaged in peripherals that perform as well as they look. Whether you’re a hardcore retro collector or a modern gamer looking for standout accessories, this collection offers both nostalgia and cutting-edge hardware in one clean bundle. Just don’t wait too long – when limited editions like this come around, they go fast.
The 8BitDo NES40 lineup includes three key items:
Ultimate 2 Bluetooth – N40 Edition: Compatible with the Switch 1 & 2, PC, and the original NES console through the NES Retro Receiver, this bespoke version of 8BitDo’s flagship wireless controller is adorned with NES-style grey and red hues. Included in the package are a charging dock styled like the original console, a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle, and the Retro Receiver for connecting to the original NES hardware. Collectors will appreciate the additional accessories, including a travel case, four joystick caps, an authenticity certificate, and an 8BitBot keychain. More than just a cool-looking controller, the N40 Edition retains top-tier features like TMR joysticks and Hall effect triggers for modern gameplay.
Retro 68 Keyboard – N40 Edition: 8BitDo’s first 68-key mechanical keyboard features an aluminium alloy shell, Kailh Ice Cream Pro Max switches, and a massive 6,500 mAh battery promising up to 300 hours of use. The NES aesthetics (think “grey shell, red accents”) may look retro, but enthusiast-level upgrades, including a custom gasket-mount design and a hot-swappable PCB, mean the Retro 68 is all modern on the inside.
Retro Cube 2 Speaker – N Edition: A compact wireless speaker built into a cube with the signature red discs and D-pad style controls, supporting Bluetooth 5.3, 2.4GHz, and USB input. Its 2,000 mAh battery provides up to 30 hours of playtime. The Cube 2 has two 5W speakers and ships with a wireless charging dock.
If you grew up watching that blinking red light on the NES, waiting for the game to load, this collection hits deep. 8BitDo isn’t just slapping “retro colours” onto old hardware. They’ve taken modern gaming peripherals and wrapped them in nostalgic visuals, turning each device into a tribute piece. The Ultimate 2 controller even includes launch dates of classic Nintendo hardware printed on its grips, turning it into a mini time capsule of gaming history.
Pre-orders are now open for each item in the 8BitDo NES40 Collection, with the Ultimate 2 controller arriving in November 2025, the speaker shipping on December 12th, and the keyboard following in early 2026. Quantities are limited, making each piece a potential collectible.
