A new study has found that two-thirds of Brits are stocking up on retro tech - and it's not just millennials clinging to the good old days, as a quarter of Gen-Z have also got in on the actionTech16:57, 11 Feb 2025Pringles have found Brits are stocking up on retro tech(Image: Pringles / Cover Images)Brits are rekindling their love for vintage games, dusting off old favourites and retrieving them from the attic. This trend has led to the opening of a pop-up repair shop dedicated to reviving these nostalgic items.As Brits swap their smartphones for flip phones, two-thirds (66%) are stocking up on retro tech, with digital cameras and DVD players among the top throwback purchases. But it's not just millennials yearning for 'the good old days'.A quarter of Gen-Z (24%) have also jumped on the bandwagon, snapping up retro gaming consoles. Many believe that older games surpass today's high-tech offerings, according to a poll by Pringles, which is launching a Retro Console Clinic offering free repairs on the nation's beloved old-school gaming consoles.The study reveals that people are seeking ways to disconnect from the online world, with a whopping 78% of Brits appreciating how vintage gadgets allow them to escape the incessant buzz of their phones. Furthermore, 89% of gamers find that retro gaming provides a break from the internet, and almost three-quarters (74%) find it much more relaxing.Pringles have launched a Retro Console Clinic to bring life back to classic tech(Image: Pringles / Cover Images)But the nostalgia doesn't stop at gaming. We're a nation smitten with all things retro, as evidenced by over 11million posts under the #nostalgia hashtag on TikTok.This trend also extends to television and music, with over half of us (59%) favouring the comfort of rewatching classic sitcoms over streaming the latest films, and more than six out of 10 preferring 90s tunes to today's chart-toppers. A spokesperson for Pringles stated: "We at Pringles and the gaming community share a passion for fun and connection."We cant wait to welcome gamers and their classic gaming gear to our Retro Console Clinic." Pringles is set to launch the Retro Console Clinic on the 11th and 12th of February at the Four Quarters Elephant Park in London.Article continues belowThis free repair shop for gaming consoles from the 90s and 00s allows adults to bring in their old consoles for a free MOT. Gaming enthusiasts can either book a ticket for a full consultation or drop in for expert care advice.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.