Are you retro-fiend? If you want to go back further than just what Nintendo has to offer with its new Classics line, then why not go back to the early 80s of PC culture with the C64 Mini, the tiny version of the computer that ruled home computing in 1982.
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The internet has a short attention span but its memory is very, very long. Things that would have been lost to the passage of time are scanned and saved on servers so that future generations can enjoy and learn from them. The Great 78 Project is fighting to preserve the music by taking it digital.
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We want modern technology but we miss the simple days of yore. I assume that’s why we have so much retro stuff around. Turn your iPhone into a vintage Mac with the M4 Vintage Stand, the phone stand that will take you back 25 years.
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Nixie tubes went out of fashion for a variety of very good reasons. Two are probably at the top of that list. One, they break easily and two, they’re prone to general failures. Still they look awesome which is why we are in love with the Nixie Chessboard.
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Technology is a really funny thing because for every awesome product that makes our lives better, there are slew of versions that didn’t quite hit the mark. Sometimes these are just off the wall ideas but other times, it was just too soon and the tech wasn’t quite right. Now you can see a bunch of them in the Museum of Failure, the museum that won’t let anyone forget their mistakes.
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We love modern technology but there’s just something about retro keyboards that just make our hearts sing. We’ve seen a few (expensive) options for turning our tablets and computers into clacking word processors. The Penna is a more affordable Bluetooth keyboard for all your retro wordsmith needs.
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So, in 2016, the art on our game boxes is generally just grabbed from the game. There’s no real difference between what we see on the package and what we interact with on the disc (and if there is, that’s generally a problem). That wasn’t always the case, back in the day you had to imagine what the characters looked like, based on the box. Art of ATARI is the book that collects all that iconic art into one place.
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We don’t think about video games and their place in history as much more than nostalgia machines. But they’re more than that, they playable creative expressions and we’re losing them to the sands of time. The Video Game History Foundation is the organization that wants to save them.
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Pinball machines are a mainstay in arcades. The classic game consoles can provide hours of entertainment and also frustration. If you love this retro gaming style, now you can bring it home with the Virtual 60-Game Pinball Arcade, the system that has all the pinball you could ever want.
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When I first saw the price tag on this purse, I thought it was one of those happy accidents where a designer makes a product that resembles a common pop culture icon unknowingly. That’s not what this is. The Space Invaders Ephson Shoulder is a retro game inspired purse that will set you back over two grand.
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As we’ve mentioned before, vinyl records are making a comeback on the music scene so if you like your tunes, it makes sense to pick up a turntable. You don’t have to be constrained to those modern retro designs however. The Illuminate Turntable is a futuristic take on the classic music player.
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Are you a 90s kid for life? Still love Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy, Doug, and AHHH! Real Monsters? Well, then this is the subscription box for you. Forgot makeup, projects, and snacks, the Nick Box will serve you up retro goodness from Nickelodeon every three months.
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Are you playing Pokemon Go? I hope you’re having lots of fun trying to catch ‘em all! If you don’t want to just wander aimlessly around your neighborhood though, check out PokeVision, the map that lets you know where the Pokemon are spawning.
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If you of a certain age, your first game system was probably a Nintendo Entertainment System. That gray box was full of wonder. Though you’ve grown older and the graphics have gotten better, chances are that pixilated goodness still holds a special spot in your heart of hearts. If you want to relive your glory days of gaming check out the NES Classic Edition.
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Keeping your phone charged is important especially when you’re out and about. Lots of people use theirs as a camera so why not use a camera to keep your phone charged? The REMAX Lycra Dual USB Power Bank is a camera shaped power bank for all of your charging needs.
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