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I can try to answer any questions, but it doesn't seem like the 8bitdo Ultimate software is availible for download yet. Im not big into mechanical keyboards, this is actually my first, so I don't have much direct comparison experience to other keyboards.

but the buttons are big and f u n.

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[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I find the lack of a 10-key pad disturbing.

[–] Dax87@forum.stellarcastle.net 32 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

thats why these are called tenkeyless :)

[–] shitescalates@midwest.social 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I almost ordered, but this was a deal breaker.

[–] Jabbawacky 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same, plus no UK ISO layout options.

[–] MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

That's the real kicker. Ain't gonna see me using the shitty ANSI enter, and the lack of a backwards slash between the shift and Z key

[–] Jabbawacky 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yep, it's just a bit frustrating really. All they need to do is throw in some extra keycaps into the box.

I just cannot do ANSI. there is no reversing 30 years of muscle memory.

Edit: I mean, I can do ANSI. and other layouts - I have an original Famicom keyboard I love. But for daily use, especially work...no.

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[–] Selmafudd@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

TKL - I actually used one of these for years, well a bit smaller than the one pictured, felt really comfortable gaming because your mouse is closer to the centre. But yeah as so as I had to WFH it got replaced for an almost full size

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

You accidentally made me realize something. The keypad would probably be better on the left than right. There's nothing to the left of most people's keyboards, and presumably you have your keyboard positioned in the best place for your hands regardless of keyboard layout. Shift the keypad, and other buttons, to the left instead of right would make more room for the mouse.

Edit: This is apparently already a thing, labeled as "left handed" for some reason. I'm not sure what being left/right handed has to do with it though because we all type with both hands already.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

The point is that about 90+% of people can't use the numpad with their left hand.

And if you really, really want this feature, look for keyboards with detachable or separate numpads. Ages ago, I've seen such a thing where you had four modules that you could arrange in any order: Keypad, cursorpad, numpad, trackball. Today, you can easily get separate USB numpads.

[–] Zeus@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

i'm firmly of the belief that it's designed to be on the left

if you use a calculator with your left hand, A) your thumb (strongest digit) rests on = (most used button), and B) you can write with your right hand

then some wacko put it on the right of the keyboard, so enter is on your little finger and the mouse is miles away[^1] and now we have to live with the consequences

[^1]: yes i realise mouses weren't around when this layout was designed

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Nintendo has transcended the ten numbers.

[–] NegativeLookBehind@kbin.social 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If they made a 100% version I’d buy it

[–] MeatsOfRage@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Yup, I love this so much but I'll be cold and dead in the ground before I give up my numpad

[–] SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Deep. Way down

Rotting

[–] Noite_Etion@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Ahh... my people.

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[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If they were going to put an A and B button on the keyboard then they should've put A on Ctrl and B on Alt. That way it would have the correct layout for Commander Keen, Duke Nukum and a million other DOS platformers.

[–] Nemo@midwest.social 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

What's that other peripheral? Foot pedals?

[–] MeatsOfRage@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Nah, they're just giant buttons you smash with your dukes

[–] TheBest@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

And to add on, you can connect 4 of these big button controllers - it has four ports on the front of the keyboard for them. Why you would need this - no idea - but you CAN and I love it.

[–] Num10ck@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

hmm like the arcade version of Street Fighter I that had sand bag piles of frustration for hit and kick buttons

[–] averagedrunk@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

Giant NES themed A and B buttons that come with the keyboard. I want some because they look cool but I'm not in need of a keyboard.

[–] bear@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really wanted this, but they have no software support for Linux, so instead I went with the Lemokey L3. Should be shipping next month.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

They never have software for Linux :(

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Now the question is how big are your hands?

andre holding a 12oz pop can

[–] friend_of_satan@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Looks awesome! Here's a link to the product page https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-mechanical-keyboard/

[–] bulletshurtmenot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Got mine today and I'm loving the feel and sound. I'm trying to map the the giant A/B to play media like my 915 play key does so I can use it to play/pause Spotify. No luck yet.

[–] TheBest@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Nice! I immediately set it to a scene switcher in OBS. Have fun fiddling about!

[–] DarthBueller@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Translation for us mortals? I’m looking for inspiration for when mine arrives.

[–] TheBest@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Oh sure. Using the buttons to switch between different camera angles when im recording a video or steaming on Twitch. A is set up to be a close up camera shot while B shows a zoomed out view of my whole craft station.

[–] six_arm_spider_man@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Mine came today too. Loving it so far. Will have to figure out what I want to do with the bottoms over the weekend .

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[–] CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I nearly ordered this but got a keychron last minute. Hows the resistance on the keys?

[–] TheBest@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

I don't have the best way to compare it to another true mechanical keyboard, but, to me, it feels a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitle harder that I would want, but thats probably because Im used to low profile switches. Need to work on my finger strength!

[–] astrsk@artemis.camp 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Got mine today too, really loving it so far. Space key has that nice thock to it. Styling is nice, macro programming was easy. The big buttons feel good too, they’re a single switch key but stabilized well enough to hit anywhere and as hard as you want.

My only issue is that the caps lock and scroll lock lights don’t work. Not a dealbreaker for me and I’ll probably pull it apart to see if I can fix it myself but it seems about on par with 8bitdo’s other products in terms of quality. Not A+ but still a wonderful product.

[–] TheBest@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Aww what a bummer dude, sorry that happened. I can chime in and say that my lights did work out of the box.

[–] DarthBueller@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I’d appreciate an update on your repair attempts/observations. You could even post in my community, consolerepair. Shameless plug aside, I’m super curious to see actual pics and your thoughts.

[–] RedKrieg@lemmy.redkrieg.com 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I just got mine too. Nice and klacky. Mine arrived on in 2.4GHz mode, so I had trouble with pairing until I charged it. Works great now though.

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"I had to plug it in to get it to turn on, but now the TV works great though"

[–] RedKrieg@lemmy.redkrieg.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Factory battery was probably charged to a normal level and would've paired fine when opened if it'd been powered off. It was left powered on from the factory, which is not how it should've arrived. My experience is a valid criticism of a just-released rechargeable device and a QA issue. Where do you get off acting like I don't know how consumer electronics work because I'm criticizing bad QA?

[–] DarthBueller@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I missed the word “on” when I first read your comment. I assume the commenter did as well. Until I reread, I thought you just said that it arrived in 2.4ghz mode. But you’re right. It should not have been switched on when you got it.

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[–] lowkey@feddit.de 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It has no backlighting, sadly... right?

[–] TheBest@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

Correct, just some small LEDs along the op.

[–] AnonymousLlama@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm liking the giant A and B button.

[–] TheBest@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

Big programmable macro buttons. Practical? Maybe. Cool as fuck? Absolutely.

Mine has been posted. Looking forward to it! Been using a Durgod with my MiSTer but the lack of dedicated F keys made me want the 8bitdo.

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