# 8BitDo Celebrates N64 In Style With New Controller And Keyboard

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 15:07 UTC · Category: Technology

## Executive Summary
8BitDo launches a new keyboard and wireless gamepad featuring the iconic 'clear blue' aesthetic to mark the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64.

## Intelligence Brief
8BitDo has announced the release of a new wireless gamepad and keyboard. Both products feature a transparent blue design inspired by the classic Nintendo 64 console color scheme.


Coverage from ixbt.games, Couch Soup, Retro Dodo, Inven Global, and Nintendo Life emphasizes the nostalgic visual style of the new hardware. Outlets have provided early hands-on perspectives regarding the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth controller.


Reports indicate the release is timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Nintendo 64. Coverage does not yet specify pricing or global availability details.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Forbes | 8BitDo Goes Full Funtastic With Clear Blue N64-Inspired Accessories | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNNzRzalIzOEJ4VDFBd01DcFhTNnpNUjZxUm1fdGdQakFFSlNWLXZvOS02N1kwREFLR0Q1a3hKb0hUSTZrdEtjQ2lWSGV1aWNGOU1YakRlRkV3ajdTSVU1U1YwdFdjaG5OS0swWVVBUTJJU09PTlQ4NG40WnprUFFWZ1ctWHlwUjlkekZpV1BJOHNMSC11RkpoQWlUWU41eldjSmRGblRrZTdwS3NBTkFoQnNBRU55ZFZZU3VPQkZR?oc=5) |
| TechPowerUp | 8BitDo New Retro 87 Keyboard and Controller Celebrate 30 Years of Nintendo 64 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQVV9hSV91X1NxNVl3R3dxajdYNEJaNVU3NHJxME5HRU1HaHg0dG9KRGkyM3MySm9hdWlTZFdUcDUzdl9qemptb1o3Q283cGxLeXBuaDFoM0VKSWo5VkpOYkFLOFF0WUg3TjRvNmFLLTA5eXFhU0hfX2hBVFdPSTFnZ1diWmdDUlpYR0hKMVpJVEY5TkxRXzBiUDFnVkl0M0hYZlVqaDBBRHRyZTVDSFdCd2h30gG3AUFVX3lxTE9fa3o4bjlzOHRvdm5FcWJUZU9CWW9WdjFVS192X3VDQzFNQW9ORE5HLUF4LUZFdWRnaUhxd1FmR3h0bVRIRUQ2T2NmOHBNWG5ndnV3dndhajNVM01fcnVaaXNPdjgwNUVoWWRsNUVQU2NOZ3pNX3g4Z19Ma0dGQzVuVWtWNmF2b2pnNG9uZEVHY1lXaHR0bUVpaUEwYUJVdWZ) |
| Notebookcheck | 8BitDo's Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller get N64-themed colors | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxQN1dfczY1VlVVSmJrbzZTNEotaFB1b0JfcVdZMFJBZGRjU0gyUjR4MTdJSDFLd3Q0c1VyekVTNlBiakVMZXYtQ3lTU2JzVG4zUFlMOWhLM1V5RTMxT3RWblRHT19XNkk4X3pwN1RvaDJpMEJpNkJzVy1CWEdKa1JqOXdtZ3Y1WTBlcFJqODBfSHh4YmdZdXhtNllaVXNmMWdIeTFCamdyM25GTDFKdWNEUm4zR1JKTXFWYlJSamVjVlRXQ0VRRHhnUmJWLTlNQmVfT2kyS19R?oc=5) |
| The Verge | 8BitDo’s new clear blue controller and keyboard celebrate the N64’s birthday. | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOdFd6TTltQzV3cW9kNGlDSUMzZkR0RXhRN0gza2g4aktmV2pzb0Yya1hILUs0YVVXMzJpRE5FUjB6UUxFbkE0OE4xdFQ3djFaaVNNdzRvSENrRm94c1pvMjIwMmp3SVBXVVRSSnJhcW9sMGpNbldSS01FUEZCWVFJZXFfRGtKcWk3ME1NcnBQdDhIYm5Ya2lj?oc=5) |
| ixbt.games | 8BitDo announced a keyboard and a wireless gamepad in the transparent blue Nintendo 64 style | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxOVHNfN1hXTkJQMVhBcW5BalpGbTdCT0djcURLMFBrRHVkWUZTUklMeDRkb2tBNnlhQ3NLeHNvaTFQc2tVVmJGYklOVDlsa0JTc0N2YTNMS0ZPRjhnNmtZWVFGX2Z6OFFDQjhaUUJDSzBVdVE1X0V2b0E5Smk0TW5IR1dxSW5MdjBxQ2RxWE9WLWM2ZjI0ajZPQmU5aWxGU3ZvRElJWVlZMVIzQlk1WDhQY1BlRlkyQ2dhcXZ2aXBZMXlHeHVOUnJaV09idmvSAdIBQVVfeXFMTmgxbTlqcmpTbEU5S1lUdURiOVdLd2hlUWxuNXNqMndHUTRJOWoycUtsOG0zbDg5VVhqbXpLWEtWSEZITkNiTm52ZUd0aUVUNnViWjRNNF9JaDRNUC1LTGpMSTJWOHFVcG9KbURDeGNSZW9XQWx1VTdyZmNVZ1RVODlPS2tyOGF) |
| Couch Soup | Hands-On With The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOR1NpUlg5a1ZOQy1qMEFVbzhISE1IbnBURmx5N244NXNfZWl3U0RQUEpXUDUteG1WSzJwdjlnd3hNVDUtQUZLRGd6NGpHU3FqTEdPb1pEQTcxdW9RV2Vna0hBTkRhbGlZUko1bElUajJOS2IzRHZZOU1lcWhCbmd0ZkpB?oc=5) |
| Retro Dodo | 8BitDo Announce New Keyboard & Controller For N64's 30th Anniversary | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxQZlN3UWlsNG05TjhnUktMRFVZck9kZHpxYWd1RmRYWnFwY2lZU2dQSFpiWERYZk1KVFE0UUU3ZVB4eXlyXzZrRHYxaTFvekU4c0daLVBmTFdha1VVMWlTSjdIR2tYOS1wbFdOVHg0WGV1R0pSTGpoSTVyVTlQY2Z0S3g2UGljbVN4Wm5wLTRKOWUyQQ?oc=5) |
| Inven Global | New Gamepad and Keyboard Released Featuring Nintendo 64's Iconic 'Clear Blue' | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOSmlXMDBqQnEweTMycFMxTG9zOVNRcnVqbEJKU05NWlpBWnFuakt0SVpMWEphMDh2T05melNNM1l0UEdTRk1zRlJzRTFCT0dWZENoam1NcS1nNGM3T3dKUzZnX09NNGRIM1QtSHVOYXRzbGhfQUk1WnBnNExsQTFYZnEyNlRzN01GME9IY2ZYUUtYTUJoeVVQVUROUmMzekdmRnhodHBzY1pwY0xqNDBNeUdVYVR3c1Bj?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Life | 8BitDo Celebrates N64 In Style With New Controller And Keyboard | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNNEVIUVUtdVRrTVo3X2p4b0pUOUFVRFNQQUJsQ25WeFRKNFE5TDc2aEllazlzWldIWUotVTlwVnI0WXhzenh0cWU0bVVIX0FEMVd5MTY5bEpkX3h3M3RHVjdrS1UxLVNGT0J0ZUVMUTJFbXZ3cElJbS0wX28zVkJiNkFQcXhfMy1xNERZNWVjU2lMNjYyeXZUdVhBTnI4MVZuWHY5TTI0Wmk?oc=5) |

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