Inspiration

The GAME 1989 65 (GB65) continues the design inspiration of the GAME 1989 TKL. It's a creative piece inspired by the GAME BOY released in 1989, inheriting the original design language. This includes the inner and outer frames, the small red light on the front, the side edge lines, the modular distribution on the side and back, and even the foot pad design on the bottom.

For the circular 'A' and 'B' keycaps, we've provided arcade-style joysticks and coin slots as alternatives, allowing for greater customization possibilities and adding to the fun of the keyboard.

Backplate

Regarding the backplate, we haven't added a lot of elements. Instead, we paid homage to the concept of a game cartridge. We've used a magnetic system to recreate the battery cover design, and inside that battery cover, we've hidden a 'game cartridge.' We also provide a replacement 'battery cover' that allows you to display your 'cartridge.'

We believe that the GAME 1989 65 (GB65), with its compact layout, more accurately captures the design of the GAME BOY than the TKL version.

Mount Style

The GAME 1989 65 (GB65) has retained only the gasket structure, this product features a reduced sink space and utilizes a silicone gasket, resulting in a firmer feel that enhances the overall hardness, Therefore, the feel of some hard TOPs can be taken into account.

These structural design changes aim to optimize the GB65 for better performance with "OG." Unlike the TKL version, the GB65 offers several PCB options: a 1.2mm flex- cut PCB, a 1.6mm non-flex cut PCB, The plate options include flex-cut FR4, non-flex-cut aluminum. This update was specifically designed to optimize for no foam combination.

Specs:

Mounting style: Gasket
Case material：Aluminum 6063 CNC
Finish：Powder spraying
Layout：65% ANSI Layout
Connection：USB Type-C
PCB: 1.2mm/1.6mm fla-cut/non-flex-cut hotswap PCB, support QMK/ VIA
Plate: Black FR4，Horizontal flex cut/Aluminium，no flex cut/PC, no flex cut
Typing angle: 5 degree
Dimension: approximately 332*125*32mm Front Height: 22mm Rear Height: 32mm
Keyboard Weight: Approximately 1.4KG before built / Approximately 1.8KG after built
Plate foam: INOAC Poron3.5mm
Switch Pad: IXPE 0.5mm
Bottom Foam: INOAC Poron 2mm

Videos：

Appearance & typing test (From 布莱恩z)
Typing test (From 80Retros)
Typing test (From 80Retros)

Include:

Aluminum Case x1 set
FR4/ Aluminum plate x1
PCB x1
Daughter board and JST cable x1
Foam Kit x1
Plate mount stabilizers x1 set
USB-C cable x1
Arcade-style joysticks x1
Coin slots x1
Battery cover x1
Screws x1 set
Switches puller x1
Keycaps puller x1
Silicone gasket x1 set
suction cup x1

Firmware:

Game 1989 1.6mm PCB firmware
Game 1989 1.2mm PCB firmware
1.2mm PCB json
1.6mm PCB json

Explosion diagram

Dimension

Pictures

80Retros GAME1989 65

80Retros GAME1989 65 PC DIY Kit