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Lifehacker just launched a collection of tips and info about embracing retro technology, so I combed through Amazon’s Big Spring Sale for the next best thing: retro-inspired technology. These prices are so low, you’ll think it’s 1998.
These digital cameras look like they’re from the distant past
If you want a digital camera that makes a statement, check out the CHUZHAO Digital TLR Camera. It looks like a twin-lens reflex camera from the 1940s, when you shot from the waist. It doesn’t use film, though: It’s a 12MP digital camera in disguise. It’s currently $33.99, down from 39.99.
Styled after classic Kodak point-and-shoot cameras of the 1970s and 80s, the KODAK Mini Shot 3 Retro takes digital photos but will actually print out a 3X3 copy using 4PASS dye sublimation printing (the kind the brand was known for), complete with that shiny laminated layer.
These headphones have a retro look and feel but modern sound quality
These Koss Porta Pro Limited Edition open-back headphones look like they time-traveled from 1984, because they basically did. The tech is way better than it was back then, but the design is exactly the same. So cool-looking. At $49.99, they’re $10 off.
These Skullcandy Aviator 900 over-ear Bluetooth headphones have the noise cancelling, spatial audio and 60 hour battery life you expect in 2026, but the triangular design and leopard print looks like something from the late 1970s. They’re $199.99, down from $299.99
These players and speakers will fit any retro aesthetic
This Marshall Acton III Bluetooth Speaker is a modern, high-quality speaker housed in a cabinet patterned after the famous Marshall Stack amplifier. Bonus: It’s made of 70% recycled plastic and only vegan materials.
This ODEJOI MP3 Player doesn’t stream anything. You hook it up to your computer and put MP3 files on it, as God intended. It’s perfect if you want to unplug from your phone but keep listening to music, and at $28.04, it’s 15% off.
If you want to go back further than MP3 players, check out this Syitren R300 Portable CD Player. Unlike old CD players, this one is Bluetooth compatible. It’s currently $89.98, down from $119.99
Or maybe you’re looking for a cassette-playing boombox. In that case, check out BackTrack Retro Cassette Boombox: It has a CD player, so you can make a mix tape for your crush; it also has an FM/AM radio, and Bluetooth and SD card slots. At $199.99, it’s 29% off.
If you’re into vinyl, check out these turntables
This Victrola Century 6-in-1 Music Center looks like it’s straight from the Mad Men era, but it features VinylStream tech so you can beam your records to Bluetooth devices. It also has built-in speakers if you don’t want Bluetooth anything.
What do you think so far?
The Syitren Bluetooth Turntable combines a turntable, preamp, and speakers with Bluetooth. On sale for $199.49, down from $229.99.
This Qlearsoul SoulBox S1 walnut turntable has detached stereo speakers, an S-shaped tonearm, and Bluetooth. It’s 15% off at $212.48.
These retro-style gaming controllers will take you back
There are thousands of all-in-one emulators for sale on Amazon, but none of them are included in the Big Spring Sale. You can, however, still upgrade how you play those classic games with retro-style controllers.
If you’re emulating on your PC or phone, the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is a great retro-feeling controller with modern “Hall Effect” tech so the sticks never drift.
The 8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows is designed with the big buttons and sticks of the old arcade games. It’s an sale for $76.45, down from $89.99.
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