Game Boy, Tamagotchi, Walkman …: These cult objects from the 90s are making a comeback in modernized versions

Nostalgia and capitalism, these are two concepts that work rather well together. If this observation applies unsurprisingly to sale, sometimes at gold prices, old devices or cult toys, it also works with the release of new products.

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If today a smartphone can fulfill the function of many devices from the past by itself, some regularly try a return, sometimes in a modernized form. Whether it is video game, music or more generally entertainment, here are the last glories of the past that try to return to the present.

Walkman

Is music streaming not for you? The purchase of MP3 either? CDs or vinyls are not suitable for you? So why not go back to the cassette player? In any case, with the recent Muse M-132 WM, difficult to make more “between tradition and modernity”. No batteries here, but a battery that recharges via USB-C. Please note, the helmet is not provided, but the if and Bluetooth socket is there.

Game boy and other consoles (laptops)

Between the perennial success of portable consoles and the always very active practice of retrogaming, many manufacturers offer machines to mix both. Depending on the titles you want to play, not all will suit you. In the most recent machines, let us note in particular, to vary the shapes and games, the Capcom Super Pocket, the Pocket analog or the Retroid Pocket 5.

Tamagotchi

If there is a cult object from the 90s, it is Tamagotchi. Today accessible in his smartphone in many forms, many people still prefer to have a physical object to take care of their creature. Recently was launched (among others) the Uni Tamagotchi, a tamagotchi in the form of a connected watch to enjoy the “tamaverse” and DLC. We do not stop progress.

Nokia 3310

Smartphones are very pretty, but what could be better than a good old physical touches, like the Nokia 3310? The iconic product of the brand in any case tries a return via HMD in a slightly modernized version, since the phone enjoys here an improved screen and compatibility with 2G. Four colors are offered.

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