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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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[-] DarthBueller@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Just got mine and holy shit - it is an absolute unit. I am not a keyboard builder or whatever, but this thing is seriously reminiscent of a TKL IBM keyboard of yesteryear except without authentic buckling spring keys. That said, the key mechanisms feel great - clicky but a slightly lighter touch than the oldschool buckling springs - I don't miss the high-frequency "ping" of the buckling spring, though.

It could almost be used like the keyboard murder weapon in the movie Gattica, except with a plastic frame. The thing is nice and heavy and brings back good memories.

[-] TheBest@midwest.social 2 points 10 months ago

Great comparison. Thats been my favorite part of the keyboard thus far. I can go HARD on it without feeling like its going to break.

[-] DarthBueller@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

When does the red power LED light up? It doesn't light up in 2.4 ghz or bluetooth mode. Does it light up in USB mode? Or is it just decorative?

[-] TheBest@midwest.social 1 points 10 months ago

Make sure the battery is topped off but yes mine does light up, at leas in the 2'4ghz mode

[-] DarthBueller@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Oh that sucks, mine doesn’t. I have no interest in peeling off the feet to get at the screws to open this bad boy and see if the polarity of the LED is flipped or if there’s a bad solder joint. Usually I like to watch a tear down video first so I’m not trailblazing/making disassembly missteps.

[-] TheBest@midwest.social 1 points 10 months ago

Awh man thats terrible. Sorry about that :( hopefully the rest of the board works fine otherwise Id be sending a strongly worded email.

[-] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Maybe reach out to the manufacturer. They may help you…

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