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Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with… vs 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Switch — Head-to-Head (2026)

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Our verdict

Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with… is our pick.

For anyone actually setting up a Raspberry Pi, HTPC, or Steam Deck dock in 2026, the Rii i8+ wins because it's the only one of the two that can type — 92 keys plus a touchpad versus 14 buttons and no text entry on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired. The 8BitDo only wins if your Pi is a dedicated RetroPie/emulation box where D-pad and analog latency matter more than a shell prompt.

Buy the Rii i8+ Mini Wireless Keyboard if you need to administer a headless-ish SBC, HTPC, or media box from a couch — it's the input device that replaces a full keyboard and mouse on a small budget. Buy the 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller if your Raspberry Pi or Steam Deck is a gaming device first and you need proper analog sticks, rumble, two back paddles, and three on-the-fly profiles.

SpecPicks editorial verdict, written June 9, 2026. Prices move, so check the current price on each listing before you buy.

Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad＆QWERTY Keyboard, Backlit Portable with Remote Control for Laptop/PC/Tablets/Windows/Mac/TV/Xbox/PS3/Raspberry Pi .(Black)

Rii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad＆QWERTY Keyboard, Backlit Portable with Remote Control for Laptop/PC/Tablets/Windows/Mac/TV/Xbox/PS3/Raspberry Pi .(Black)

$25.99
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8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Switch, Windows, Steam Deck & Raspberry Pi (G Glassic Edition)

8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for Switch, Windows, Steam Deck & Raspberry Pi (G Glassic Edition)

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Spec-by-spec

SpecRii 2.4GHz Mini Wireless Keyboard with…8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller for…
BrandRii8Bitdo
ColorBlackG Classic Edition
Model NameFMKRFBLL1-IV46922621501817
Model Numberi8+6922621501817
Power SourceBattery PoweredCorded Electric
CompatibilityPC, PS4, PS3, Xbox, Android, MacPC, Switch
Button Quantity9214
Connection TypeWirelessWired
Compatible DevicesGaming ConsoleSwitch, Windows, Steam Deck, Raspberry Pi, Android, PC
Additional FeaturesBacklit, Ergonomic, RechargeableRumble
Connectivity TechnologyUSBUSB, Wired
StyleI8+ 2.4G—
LanguageEnglish—
Style NameI8+ 2.4G—

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