Remembrance of things past4/6/2023 ![]() ![]() I wouldn’t be able to leave here empty handed, but wallet confirm empty. With classics like Street Fighter, Pokemon, Super Mario, Legends of Zelda, and many other hit titles, Nintendo had us hooked to the point that we snuck these to school and played every chance we got. What’s more, the Game Boy Colour did not have a backlit screen, which was why we always kena scolded by our parents for ruining our eyesight. This was our first real introduction to handheld gaming, followed by many sleepless nights under the blankets playing way past our bedtime. We’ve grown up and so have our games, but the OGs still hit different. But you could try your luck at places like Sungei Road Flea Market in Woodlands – or revive the old trade and become the next karang guni on the hunt for old radios. If you want to relive your student days or buy one for your collection of 90s tech gadgets, getting this model in particular can be very difficult as there are barely any available online. These bad boys were loud enough for an entire examination hall to hear heck you could even hear it from the canteen. That’s right, the Philips CD Soundmachine was the boombox used during listening comprehension exams. Image credits: was used during the one examination where teachers had to remind students to open their ears big big. Philips CD Soundmachine – Appeared during Listening Comprehension Here’s a tip to check for authenticity: the word CA510 shows up on screen when you press and hold the right button.ĥ. Image adapted from: watch is still widely used today, especially by NSMen – and remains an affordable yet stylish option. Simple with a fuss-free design and also very affordable, the Casio F-91W was definitely a fan-favourite for parents as well. Image credits: this was for the more mature kids who felt that maybe the Baby G was too baby for them. Otherwise, there are newer models ranging around $129-$369 on the Baby G website. If you’re interested in the old-school model that was all the craze back then, you can find it on Amazon. Image credits: of these are still working till this day after replacing the batteries – a testament to how well made these are. The green backlight and glow-in-the-dark features also made them very sought after. The clear resin body meant that it was super durable, and the watches had fun features like a small pixelated dolphin that swam at the top of the LCD screen. Baby G watch – Yours may still be workingīaby Gs were the Rolex for 90s kids – and wearing one to school was definitely a major flex. We’ve seen pre-owned handsets going for around $30-$80. ![]() If you want to get a Motorola RAZR v3 and hang up on people in style, your best bet is sites like eBay, Lazada, or AliExpress. ![]() However, the durability of the Motorola RAZR v3 is hard to replicate. The flip feature is still popular to this date, as seen on Samsung’s Galaxy Flip Z. Apart from the sheer coolness of the flip design, they were also very thin and compact – which added to their appeal. We were really using these as fidget toys in the 90s, opening and closing these bad boys under the guise of checking for SMSes. Motorola RAZR v3 – The most iconic flip phone There’s even a sealed Gen 1 iPod Classic going for $28,000.00 (~S$37,034.20) on eBay, for those who want the real unboxing experience. Image credits: who want the real deal may be able to find one on sites like Carousell or eBay – but be warned that authenticity is not guaranteed. POV: When you could express your personality via the colour of your iPod. If you’ve never had the experience and are feeling FOMO, or you feel like indulging in a major throwback, try the retroPod app, an iPod emulator. Hearing the scrolling sound while going through a list of bangers was such a different experience compared to using Spotify today. The iPod was THE music player to have back in the day. e-Dictionaries – The sole reason we passed Mother Tongue Nokia 3310 – Broke the floor when dropped Tamagotchi – Virtual pets you could keep in your pocket Baby G watch – Yours may still be working ![]()
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