8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad, Supports Calculator Mode
8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad, Supports Calculator Mode, Bluetooth/2.4G/Wired Numpad for Windows and Android – C64 Editio
8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad, Supports Calculator Mode, Bluetooth/2.4G/Wired Numpad for Windows and Android – C64 Editio
I have always had issues with the trend for smaller keyboards with fewer keys. The main issue being, the numpad is usually the first thing to fall bu the wayside.
To try and fix that issue, I have bought various external; numpads but they are always more bother than use. Until now!
I bought this numpad with the matching keyboard (awesome retro look BTW) and they just work perfectly together. And the fact that the numpad also doubles as a calculator is just brilliant.
I never thought I would switch from keyboards with lights in them until I got the 8bitdo Commodore 64 themed keyboard. I still like using a number pad though and that one didn’t come with one. I picked this Numpad up and was pleasantly surprised that it doubles as a calculator too. the battery lasts forever and it’s wonderful to type on. It’s not as creamy sounding as those keyboards you see on ASMR videos but it’s still really, really nice. I just love the ancient commodore brown coloring and keycap shapes.
Kwaliteit is geweldig alsmede de “retro” beleving. Het enig minpuntje vind ik dat “-” toets en de backspace toets verkeerd om zitten (in vergelijking met een standaard keybord) Door jaren lange automatisme druk ik steeds op backspace als ik “-” bedoel. Dat is erg lastig als b.v. een negatief getal wilt invoeren. Buiten dit puntje had ik zonder meer 5 sterren gegeven.
I got this with the keyboard, at first I was a bit annoyed they had to be purchased separately, but I can also see why it was made this way.
I do enjoy having just the keyboard by itself.
This keypad can also work as a calculator independently of anything.
It doesn’t connect to the keyboard at all, it’s completely independent.
Bellissima, i tasti sono meccanici (senti il click quando li premi) e.. ok una calcolatrice e/o tastierino numerico ma lo ripeto ha lo stile retro del C64 e ne sono innamorato.
Found out I needed the keypad more than I thought..
Bit pricey.. but I needed it.
Bit annoying that you have two usb leads going to your PC. If you bought a regular keyboard with a keypad then you`d only have one.
Oh well.. but the separate calc function is great!
Got the numpad to go with my excellent C64 themed keyboard. Numpad enjoys the same high quality materials and craftsmanship. Love the ability to put it into calculator mode independent of the PC. Also has hidden magnets on the side which keep it in place when positited next to the 8BitDo matching keyboard. Nice touch.
One small con: you cannot connect the keyboard and numpad to the same dongle. It sucks needing another USB port for the numpad, I had to buy another USB hub.
Pro tip: hold down any of the numbers 1 through 4, and the calc button at the same time to play games.
Update: The calculator functionality is lacking, there is no way to change the display value to a negative. Most calculators have some method of changing the displayed value with a +/- key or the ability to hit the negative button before typing to make a negative number. In calculator mode they could make the ‘Windows Calculator Shortcut’ button function as a +/- button, or maybe by double tapping the ‘.’ key. This could be fixed with a firmware update.