8BitDo's Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad - Xbox Edition completes the trilogy of Xbox-themed PC accessories

8BitDo has announced yet another product, its second this week, following the launch of the Charging Dock for Xbox Wireless Controllers - Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition. Although, this new device is also tied to Xbox, it's not a gaming accessory.

The new product is the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad - Xbox Edition, and it completes the trilogy of Xbox-themed desktop accessories that includes the Retro 87 Mechanical keyboard - Xbox Edition and the Retro R8 Mouse - Xbox Edition.

The Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad itself isn't new as 8BitDo already offers it in N (NES), Fami(com), C64 (Commodore 64), and M editions (available on Amazon).

The 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad - Xbox Edition has the same transparent green design of the original Xbox console, just like the other accessories in the series. Compatible with devices running Windows 10 or Android 9 or newer, the Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad - Xbox Edition has 18 keys with Kailh Jellyfish X switches, an aluminum plate, a hot-swappable PCB, and N-key rollover. The double-layered ABS keycaps also have a matte UV coating. 

Like the other Retro 18 Mechanical Numpads, this also doubles as a standard calculator as it has a screen, specifically a retro LED type. 8BitDo has also added a dedicated shortcut that launches the Windows calculator app.

The numpad connects via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless (USB-A dongle included) or USB-C wired, and has a 1,000mAh battery that should provide up to 160 hours of use on a single charge. It also has support for the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 which owners can use to update the firmware.

The 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad is available to pre-order now on Amazon for $44.96 ahead of its release on May 6. It is also available to buy now on 8BitDo's eshop for the same price.