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Original Xbox console with a copy of Halo Combat Evolved though the console would probably pop if I plugged it in

[–] PedroMaldonado@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Type Mike IBM keyboard......goddMm indestructible.

[–] bermuda@beehaw.org 6 points 2 years ago

Playstation 2 slim and an original PS2 controller. Still runs really smoothly, at least for tech at the time. Disc drive is really cool.

[–] ace_garp@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Octopus Game&Watch from 1981.

The gameplay is still fire.

Try it out here at archive.org

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[–] CodingAndCoffee@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

It's been over a year since I unboxed it, but my Nintendo 64. Last game I played was Majora's Mask and it suffered a hard reset in the stone temple that made me box it back up.

[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

My Yamaha speakers that I got in 1996. Beautiful sound from them. The receiver and other things have long since been replaced.

[–] Hubi@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

My oldest piece of tech would probably be my C64 or maybe an old camera I have. But the one that I'm actually proud of is my car, a Mercedes W124 from 1988. It'll be hard to find a bolt on that car that I haven't touched and I'm finally getting it where my even my perfectionist self is happy with the way it looks and drives.

[–] ethd@beehaw.org 6 points 2 years ago

Still have running? Probably my Sega Genesis model 1, bought a month before I was even born in 1991, though I rarely use it as emulation is easier.

Still use daily? Probably my gen 3 iPod touch, circa 2009.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Technics SL-1900 turntable from 1977, it was a pretty midrange model for its time but it sure as hell is better than any deck you can get new today. The only thing that doesn't work is the dampening on the tonearm lift/lowering.

[–] Figureinplastic@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (6 children)

That's a nice turn table and you should be happy to have it. But, it is definitely not better than any deck you can get today.

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[–] Lorgres@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

My Harman Kardon pc speakers. They are as old as I am. Here's a pic of the same model I found online.

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 6 points 2 years ago

I have Lenco turntable from 1969, making it roughly 54 years old.

[–] unfnknblvbl@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I would say my Sega GameGear, but I just went to turn it on, aaaaaaand it's probably well past time to replace the caps. And screen. And motherboard...

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I have a Milling Machine with a 1902 patent date on it. It was converted to an electric motor, but the line shaft pulley is still on it.

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 years ago

My Nintendo DS.
Somehow the battery is still charged and went multiple times from red state to a green state.

[–] MyDogLovesMe@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

My hammer.

Also, an axe. Arguably, …fire?

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[–] Linnce@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago

My ps1 probably. I just played with it yesterday and I loved it.

[–] wolfshadowheart@slrpnk.net 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

A few, a silver Pikachu Gameboy color, some synthesizers from the 1980's, a unique guitar that I've only been able to find documentation of 1 other one online (Ibanez Nitro full wood body finish - it's certainly a custom). And I think the last pride and joy is my Sony MDR-V600's.

Anybody remember Cube World? Those little electronic cubes that you could magnetically attach to others and they could interact? Got a set of those too.

The music stuff is the oldest but it's mostly second hand so it's harder to claim. The headphones were a gift and new back then though, so they're for sure, same with the Gameboy color and Cube World. Heh :)

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[–] qjkxbmwvz@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 years ago

Dynaco ST-70 stereo tube amp, probably from the 60s (no date on them that I can tell).

Very proud of it, got it for free at a garage sale. Replaced selenium rectifier with silicon diodes, a few new caps, and new tubes. Sounds great.

[–] na_th_an@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If a pocket watch counts, then my Hamilton watch from 1908. Oldest electronic would probably be my NES.

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[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

Probably an nes or vcr. I have an Atari too but it's not hooked up so idk if it still works. I have some old film projectors too

[–] cyberpunk007@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

NAS, 2015. Not too old.

[–] me_jumper 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

My dad bought an amplifier in the 70s, I still use it for my TV audio system today. Super solid stuff.

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[–] janabuggs@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I know this isn't what you meant but, this week I restored a large format photo enlarger from the 1950s. A Beseler 45 MCXR. I am extremely proud that I was not electrocuted, and I printed a 4x5 negative as a Christmas gift for my mother in law.

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