7 best gifts for retro tech fans
Our selection of unique gifts for retro tech fans: retro tech gifts such as an instant camera, a cassette player and a Tamagotchi. See our range of gifts perfect for the person in your life who loves retro gadgets.
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The Polaroid Now prints classic square instant photos straight from the camera, with autofocus to make it easy. They'll need Polaroid i-Type film too.
A modern Walkman-style cassette player that can also send sound to Bluetooth headphones. It's a stylish way back into tapes.
The original 90s virtual pet, re-released with the classic game inside. It's a cheap, fun dose of nostalgia.
The classic Casio digital watch, unchanged since 1989, with a light, alarm and stopwatch. It's cheap, light and the battery lasts for years.
Roberts' Revival styling looks like a 1950s radio but has DAB+ and Bluetooth inside. It's a smart, retro-looking radio for the kitchen.
A simple instant camera that prints credit-card-sized photos. It has automatic exposure and a selfie mirror.
A handheld electronic memory game with Hogwarts theming. Players copy growing light and sound sequences.
Retro tech fans love the look and feel of 80s and 90s gadgets, often with a modern upgrade. The best gifts for retro tech fans are new versions of classics, from Polaroid cameras to cassette players with Bluetooth. Check whether they want the original or a modern take.
We picked each product for what retro tech fans enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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Gifts for retro gamers, from an Evercade handheld and an Atari 2600+ to an 8BitDo controller and NES coasters.
Gifts for vinyl lovers, from a Bluetooth turntable and a record care kit to a storage crate and a display frame.
Gifts for photographers, from Peak Design straps and a camera clip to a mini tripod and an SD card wallet.
Gifts for pianists, from a digital piano and a portable keyboard to a page turner pedal and a metronome.
Gifts for Pokémon fans, from LEGO Pikachu and Eevee to the card game and a Pikachu plush.
Gifts for programmers, from a compact mechanical keyboard and a vertical mouse to a monitor light bar and an Arduino kit.