Packaging and Accessories

The James Donkey RS2 comes available as either a kit only or a fully assembled keyboard, and I have the latter version here. I imagine the packaging for both will be similar enough, except of course without switches or keycaps on the kit. I wasn't sure what to expect going in here given this is my first time with the brand and it's got a certain colorful/fun reputation too, but ended up surprised with the clean aesthetics ongoing. The product box came in a plastic seal and is monochrome throughout, with the company logo and product name on the front along with a larger render of the keyboard too. The salient marketing features are also listed here, and apparently the keyboard is tenacious too.. Okay then! There is another render on the back with more specific features called out to your attention, and now we also see James Donkey is using a two-piece packaging with a thick cardboard lid going over an equally thick box. Inside is paperwork in the form of a handy multi-language instruction guide, as well as a quick start guide underneath. I recommend going through the instructions to make the most of the keyboard and all the pre-programmed functions aboard.


The keyboard comes placed in a wax paper wrap and placed in a plastic clamshell for added protection during transit. There is a cutout below to allow the detachable keyboard cable and other accessories to be placed here. James Donkey is providing a color-coordinated USB Type-A to right-angled Type-C cable here, and a plastic zip lock bag contains also a plastic ring-style keycap puller and a metal ring-style switch remover tool. These are both the cheaper versions of said tools in both senses of the word, and I'd have much rather seen the metal wire equivalents to prevent scratches to the sides of the keycaps/switches in use.