# Retro Mechanical Keyboard Peripherals The Nanoxia Ncore Retro Keyboard Performs Modern Keystrokes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-keyboard References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/nanoxia-ncore-retro-keyboard-unveiled-07-12-2016/) Those who long for the days of typing their documents on a typewriter will find the design of the Nanoxia Ncore retro keyboard to be a great alternative without having to shift backwards technologically. Featuring a [mechanical design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/das-keyboard-5qs-mark-ii) like other [professional keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-kludge-s98-mechanical-keyboard) on the market, the Nanoxia Ncore keyboard recreates the feeling of typing on a typewriter and has the design aesthetic behind it to back it up. Despite the Nanoxia Ncore keyboard looking and operating like an antiquated piece of equipment, it's capable of being used in a multitude of different computing endeavors. Aside from the usual keys, the retro keyboard is outfitted with 12 multimedia keys that make it suitable for users to maintain traditional computer peripheral uses in a stylish manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Keyboard Peripherals:** New opportunities for creating peripherals with retro design aesthetics and modern technology - **Mechanical Keyboards:** Advancements in mechanical keyboard technology for an enhanced typing experience - **Multimedia Keyboards:** Inclusion of multimedia keys as a standard in keyboard design ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Hardware:** Increased demand for retro and mechanical keyboard peripherals for the computer industry - **Design:** Collaboration between industrial and graphic designers to create unique retro-style peripherals - **Gaming:** Mechanical and multimedia keyboards designed specifically for the gaming industry for increased functionality and style ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/class-1800-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Nostalgic Gamer Keyboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-wireless-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-108.md) - [Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azio.md) - [Retro-Themed Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Typewriter-Style PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-aluminum-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-retro-87-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [80s Computer-Inspired Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-c64-edition-retro-keyboard.md) - [Style-Conscious PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-miao-cyberboard-r3.md)