If you're a sucker for peripherals and hardware that's designed to look like other game consoles (we're looking at you, SNES 3DS XL), then Megalodon's Console 64 Keyboard might just be jumping to the top of your list (thanks, PC Gamer!).
This beautiful-looking mechanical keyboard looks just like a Nintendo Switch, and the company aren't shy about marketing it so. With its flagship model uses the "iconic Nintendo red and blue" on the right and left-hand margins which have "knobs, buttons, and even a joystick to… switch things up". We see what you did there, Megalodon. The buttons on the left look just like a d-pad!
It's not meant to be used like a Switch, nor are the joysticks necessarily meant to be used for gaming. But our favourite part has to be the tiny little screen on the top right, which lets you see some macros while you're typing. You'll also need to buy the keys separately, too.
Take a little look at this lovely little device below, which comes in five colours — Red/Blue, White (for an OLED look), Soy, Yellow, and Pink. And now we want pastel pink Joy-Con...
The Megalodon Console 64 Keyboard doesn't come cheap, however. This unit will cost $198 (without keys, remember), and pre-orders are only open for another week on Drop.com. There's also another catch, though — if not enough pre-orders come in, the keyboard won't be released, but you do get your money back.
And hey, if you have a USB keyboard connected to your Switch dock at all times, getting a matching keyboard might be a fun idea!
Do you like the Megalodon Console 64 Keyboard? Let us know in the comments!
[source drop.com, via pcgamer.com]
Comments 9
This is weird, but I guess not in the worst way? Maybe?
It looks a bit unwieldy for extended typing sessions
Something like this for RPG Maker MV and Monster Hunter would be nifty!
Why doesn’t it have keys? Surely it can’t be called a keyboard then? Just a board.
@Ladasta A lot of enthusiasts like to pick their own mechanical switches and keycaps. This board seems to be hot-swappable, so it's easy to set up.
Where keys? Bit weird to have these pics without actual keys, so you can get a much better idea of how it actually looks
Reminds me of the Logitech PS2 Keyboard/Controller that was amazing for FF11. I still have it somewhere in the bowels of my basement...
It doesn't have any Switch-es
It looks good. The purple one looks best. I will choose that. So you can connect it to your Switch dock.
Looks cheap IMO, and that price with you having to get separate keys is even more of a let down for me. I don't see the appeal at all.
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