That sense of time and place that some retro products can bring about can feel very personal for many people, and the pull of the past can be powerful. It’s what makes so many of these products so desirable. So if you’re looking for a retro (or retro-style) gift to make a loved one feel all gooey inside this Christmas, we’re here to help.

Here are the best retro gifts for Christmas.

Many people seem to think that modern games just aren’t quite the same as retro games and probably never will be. Why is retro gaming so popular? Because it offers a unique, nostalgic, comforting, simple, and, most importantly, joyous experience that’s tough to replicate.

Featuring an additional ten classic arcade titles, including Galaxian and Dig Dug, this arcade machine is the perfect gift for 80s gaming fans. This looks and feels like the real deal. It has a light-up marquee and deck protector and comes with its own riser in case you need a bit of extra height. And authentic arcade controls make this an absolute pleasure to play.

With a fantastic Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga split design on the outside of the cabinet (and on the matching riser), this arcade classic makes the ideal retro gift for any man cave or gaming den. It’s easy to assemble, and there’s even a WiFi-enabled leaderboard for them to check their high score ranking; it’s retro-gaming heaven!

The bookshelf speakers can be stood upright or on their side and are easily placed anywhere around the room. That means they needn’t be an intrusive part of your furniture if you don’t want them to be. The turntable’s belt drive itself produces minimal sound, so your listening experience won’t be impaired by loud motor noise. And an auto-stop function means the needle is protected from excessive wear once the music stops.

Made from audio-graded wood, you’ll also enjoy a reduction in unwanted vibration while your records play, ensuring that the only sounds you’ll hear come from the music itself. Whether you’re spinning your favorite vinyl or streaming, this LP&No.1 Bluetooth record player is the perfect gift for music fans. And if you’re feeling generous, maybe you could treat yourself to one too?

Producing 3-inch-by-3-inch photographs, you have complete control over what gets printed and what doesn’t. Bordered photos can be written on and make a great retro-style way to pin your memories up at home, on the fridge, on notice boards, and so on. And borderless photographs offer a decent alternative if you’re looking for a slightly larger image.

The Kodak Mini Shot 3 Retro comes with 60 sheets to get you started, and the Kodak AR app gives you various customization options to add before printing. Choose from multiple augmented reality features and more cosmetic options such as filters and frames. This portable wireless camera makes a perfect gift for anybody who loves to add a personal touch to their prints.

It looks great, straight out of the 1980s. And importantly, that cassette player isn’t just cosmetic; it’s fully functional. So get ready to dust off all your old favorites out of the garage and give them a new lease of life. There’s AM/FM/SW1/SW2 radio, plus a recorder for radio to digital files. Any cassette tapes you have can easily be converted to MP3 files and stored on USB or SD, and easy wireless pairing means you can stream music from your smartphone.

Built-in stereo speakers provide a high-quality, bass-heavy sound. For an extra splash of authenticity, you can even raise the collapsible radio antenna to the sky and run this boombox on old-school-style batteries! The perfect gift idea for retro 1980s enthusiasts—they’ll love carrying this bad boy around their shoulders while their crew dances around them.

This 731-piece kit commemorates this most distinguished ADIDAS footwear for the pleasure of collectors and retro streetwear fans everywhere. Featuring their famous trefoil logo and three-stripe design, this kit includes 17 extra elements so that builders can choose whether to make this a left shoe or a right shoe. It comes with a presentation plaque, a stand, and authentic ADIDAS laces.

This is an original and super cool idea for anyone who loves the sports streetwear of the 70s and 80s. This is bound to take pride of place in their home and win you an almost unlimited number of cool points as a top gift giver this Christmas!

Fashioned with a vintage solid wood design, this handsome showpiece really does look like it belongs to a bygone era. Packed with charm and analog dials, you can enjoy modern-day functionality with vintage trappings. It has a Bluetooth range of around 33 feet and carries the high-quality sound we’ve expected from Bluetooth speakers.

On its exterior, there’s an AM/FM tuner to dial to your favorite radio station, plus bass and treble settings to tweak to your preference. The simplicity of this design is what makes the aesthetic so appealing. This speaker is in the fifties on the outside and nifty on the inside; this is one retro Christmas gift that’s bound to delight anybody who happens to be a fan of that elegant vintage style.

It supports high-definition output at 720p via HDMI and has a built-in save function, which is de rigueur for modern-day builds of old-school game consoles and computers. You’ll find titles like Spindizzy, Speedball, Impossible Mission, and Boulder Dash among the veritable treasure trove of gaming greats.

Offering hundreds of hours of glorious gaming nostalgia, with modern-day load times and save functions, the C64 mini is a beautiful walk down memory lane for 1980s gamers and retro game enthusiasts. The perfect retro gaming gift for nice (not naughty) gamers this Christmas.

Providing up to 12 hours of playback time on a full charge, these Bluetooth-enabled wireless headphones are perfect for capturing that cool retro vibe without compromising on sound quality. The EQ3 sound feature allows you to change sound settings to suit the music you’re listening to, with JLab signature, balanced, and bass boost settings. And a function button on the headset allows you to stop, start, and skip tracks easily.

An onboard microphone means wearers can communicate clearly during phone calls or by activating voice control with Siri or Google Assistant. Comfortable and lightweight, these cool headphones provide all the feels of an old-school headset but with superior quality and without those pesky wires to tie you down—an ideal retro gift idea for audiophiles everywhere.

Whether we’re driven by nostalgia for the “good old days”, a desire to stand out and rebel against fashion trends or we’re just drawn to the retro aesthetic, many of us can’t resist a throwback. The retro style is an undeniable favorite—from how we listen to music to what we wear and decorate our homes.

Q: What Makes Retro Unique?

At its core, retro design is a new design that utilizes trends and characteristics of the past. Features of an older design style could inspire it, or it could be an updated version of it. Images from previous generations are brought back in a new creation that adopts old styles and presents them in a modern way.