Tape Express – Cassette to Mp3 Converter

In the past everyone from a certain generation thought fondly of cassette tapes but that has long changed. These days most of our collections are ignored and spend their life in dust filled cupboards taking up space. and wasting away. Thanks to the Ion Tape Express Cassette to Mp3 Converter you can bring these ‘relics’ back to life again.

Sega Megadrive Handheld Console

SEGA! With this portable version of the classic console, you can revisit the 90’s and try and conquer all those games that you couldn’t beat as a kid!

Autobot Flashing T-Shirt

The Transformers movie was a hit a few months ago, and for the fans that still want more goodies from the giant robots, here comes the Autobot Flashing T-Shirt.

Nintendo Power Mints

From all the Nintendo related gadgets that we’ve seen at GadgetSpy, this is probably the one less involved with technology. Can you guess what it is?

Whack it: USB Game

Whack it! is a simple plug-and-play USB game that makes you remember the old days of arcade sessions. Are you ready to get the same warm feelings as before?

AtGames Mega Drive Portable

Did you grow up during the ’90’s playing Sega? If you’re in for a bit of a throwback, then AtGames’ Mega Drive Portable might please you.

Sexy PC

The Enlighten is designer technology for the very well off.

Retro Multigame Tabletop Arcade

Classic arcade games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Space Invaders will always appeal and will always have a following.
With this beautifully retro tabletop arcade you can bring the best of the past to the kids of the present.

85 in 1 Super Swiss Army Knife

This monster of a knife would almost certainly be on MacGyver’s Christmas list. With 85 separate fully functional implements and over 100 functions.

Gigabytes In Disguise

The new Transformers movie may have critics split down the middle but no one should have a problem with the smooth, futuristic lines of this flash drive.

You Are Michael Knight!

The series may have finished 21 years ago but Michael Knight and his ever so slightly camp car still hold sway with many a retro TV fan.
Now you can recreate the action without having to reverse out of a Lorry while doing 60MPH.

One For The Ladies?

Something a little different, albeit odd, dropped in my email inbox yesterday and after hovering my finger over the delete button I decided to take a closer look.

Retro-Phone

Remember these little or rather big beauties. I do and I remember them being a right pain to dial. Still as retro-kitsch makes a comeback so do all our childhood favourites.

Outdoor Bean bags

Relax in style in the garden this summer with AHSdirect’s range of outdoor bean bags.

Something A Little Different For Mothers Day

So as you may or may not know its mother’s day on the 18th March. I know, we’ve only just made it through Valentines and Christmas and we get hit with another money grabbing hallmark holiday.
So to lessen the damage to your bank balances we’ve thrown together a couple of classy gifts for under a tenner that any modern mother would appreciate.

Cold As Ice

Mathmos-bringers of light, have developed a range of candle lights which promise to be a little bit different.

UK Wii on the Cheap

Looking to get the Nintendo Wii before Christmas? Below is a list of recommended sites taking pre-orders:

Electricity My Dear Wattson

If, like me, your use an electric key or are having problems with costly bills then this contemporary looking innovation could be the answer.

TokyoFlash Retsu

You may have heard of Tokyo Flash , but if you haven’t you should have. If futuristic/retro chic is your thing – the new “Retsu” will tickle your fancy.

Retro Bluetooth

So you may remember we ran a piece on a wired version of this product back in December 2005 and now its back with a vengance.

I’ve Got Wood

How much would you pay for a block of Swedish wood? This beautifuly crafted piece of smooth felled timber would look great on the mantle or computer desk.

Essential Retro: The Vintage Technology Guide

Join retrothing.com author James Grahame as he introduces you to hundreds of dazzling devices from years past.

2006 Arcade Stand-Up Unit at Costco

Costco are now selling a full stand-up arcade unit, the Ultra Arcade. It has 81 classic games in total from the likes of Atari, Capcom and Midway.

Gameboy in real gold

For those who want an original gameboy and for the man who according to the site ‘has everything‘, how about a retro gameboy covered in real solid 18k gold.

Super Moto TV Game

The super moto TV game tries to spruce up some old skool looking games by changing the conventional controller to a bike replica super hang on style, which transmits wirelessly up to 5 metres.

The Atari 800 XE Laptop

Benjamin J Heckendorn has previously hacked various videogame consoles, the latest is his proudest achievement so far, the Atari 800 XE Laptop.

Gamespot’s best launch titles of all time

In honor of the impending console generation Gamespot have revisited some of the best games to launch on their consoles’ respective launch days.

NES on a diet

Lik-Sang have a version of the NES available for pre-order with some great features, namely a height of less than 4cm and built in 2.4ghz wireless support.

Doom on the iPod

Fancy another use for your iPod? What about a retro game of Doom…

Sensible Soccer – The beautiful game is back

The green of the grass, the roar of the crowd and, of course, twenty-two blokey little players running around the pitch like pixelated maniacs.
The Sensible Soccer Plug ‘n’ Play plugs straight into your TV, allowing you to bend and spray the ball within minutes. No consoles or cartridges required!