It’s time to feel old again. Today is the Nintendo Entertainment System’s 40th birthday in North America, and 8BitDo is celebrating with a special collection of accessories. Dubbed the NES40 Collection, it includes the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth – N40 Edition, the Retro 68 Keyboard – N40 Edition, and the Retro Cube 2 Speaker – N Edition. All three items are available for preorder, with the Ultimate 2 Bluetooth controller shipping on November 18 and priced at $79.99; the Retro 68 Keyboard shipping in January 2026 with a $499.99 price tag; and the Retro Cube 2 Speaker shipping on December 12 at $49.99.
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth NES 40th Limited Edition controller is compatible with Switch, Switch 2, PC, and even the original NES console with the NES Retro Receiver. The $79.99 controller features TMR joysticks with RGB lighting, extra bumpers (R4 and L4), two back paddle buttons, a trigger mode switch, Hall effect triggers, tactile bumpers and D-pad, motion control for Switch, a turbo function, and vibration. Those who preorder within the first week can get $5 off directly from 8BitDo’s website.
As for the Retro 68 Keyboard – NES 40th Limited Edition, the first batch of preorders includes a free Retro R8 Mouse – N Edition to match the keyboard’s design. At $499.99, this package doesn’t come cheap, offering wireless, Bluetooth, or wired USB connectivity. It’s a 68-key design with Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro Max switches, a gasket mount, a hot-swappable PCB, a full aluminum build, RGB backlighting, function key shortcuts, and wireless programmable buttons that can be fast-mapped without software. Internally, there’s a 6,500 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery, and 8BitDo says you can get 300 hours of use with a nine-hour charge time. Again, the keyboard ships in January 2026.
Lastly is the Retro Cube 2 Speaker – N Edition, shipping December 12. The $49.99 speaker features an iconic NES-inspired design and can be connected to a source via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, or wired USB. There’s a 2,000 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery that delivers 30 hours of use with three to five hours of charging time. For convenience, it includes a slim charging dock that’s hard to pick out unless you know what to look for.
