Kmart has just dropped a bombshell that’s making all the 90s and early 2000s kids go wild – a retro-inspired digital video recorder that’s a total throwback to the good old days!
Priced at just $39, this baby has already sparked a frenzy online, with customers calling it an ‘iconic’ blast from the past.
What’s the Big Deal About This Camera?
So, what makes this camera so special? For starters, it’s got a 2-inch LCD screen, up to 16x digital zoom, and records in 720p HD.
It’s like stepping back in time to the days of grainy home footage and VHS tapes. But, despite its low-resolution recording, fans are loving it for its nostalgic aesthetic.
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As one person commented, ‘The quality is so Y2K!’
Another fan said, ‘I feel like this would be cool if you want to film your life like it’s the 80s/90s. Nostalgic aesthetic. Pretty cool for the price.’
The Nostalgia is Real
Social media is flooded with people reminiscing about their childhood memories captured on old home footage.
One person wrote, ‘It’s giving my mum recording our Christmas in 2001.’ Another added, ‘Reminding me of recordings from the 90s! Weddings, birthdays, etc! Crazy nostalgia.’
Content creator Coco Devile was quick to snap one up, saying, ‘I wanted to find one before anyone else gets their hands on it because I know it’s going to be popular.’
Creative Uses and Retro Tech Comebacks
Fans are already planning creative uses for the camera, with one person suggesting, ‘I want these on the tables at my wedding!’
Others are hoping this release signals more retro tech comebacks, like flip phones with Spotify.
As one person joked, ‘Yes! Now, can they hurry up and bring back flip phones but with Spotify?’ The hype has already led to a rush on the product, with many shoppers admitting they’ve already bought one or plan to buy it for the nostalgia.
Recreating Childhood Memories
For those who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s, this throwback camera is more than just a fun gadget – it’s a way to recreate treasured childhood moments.
As one person shared, ‘As a 41-year-old mother of a three-year-old, I feel like this could bring back core memories of my childhood and let him experience it in home movies.’
With nostalgia booming, it seems millennials are making their mark once again. As one fan joked, ‘See, us millennials are cool! Everything of ours is coming back.’