--- product_id: 81550540 title: "The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles and Games" price: "S/.232" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/81550540-the-nostalgia-nerds-retro-tech-computer-consoles-and-games store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles and Games **Price:** S/.232 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles and Games - **How much does it cost?** S/.232 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/81550540-the-nostalgia-nerds-retro-tech-computer-consoles-and-games) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description YouTube's most successful purveyor of computer nostalgia brings those stories to print. This book celebrates the most exciting period in the history of technology - the arrival of the home computer and home gaming console. For a time, an exciting and ever-changing array of different companies fought for supremacy, leaving a lasting legacy of great gameplay and surreal design we'll never experience again. Features screenshots of nostalgic games that will bring joy to the heart of anyone who grew up in the 80s or early 90s, alongside stunning studio photography of the computers that imprinted themselves on a generation's minds Review: Excellent and funny guide to retro gaming consoles and computers - Peter Leigh has done a great job at describing all of the major gaming consoles and computers from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. For each system he gives a detailed description, basic stats, pictures, and three representative games - the "must see", "must play", and "must avoid". Peter's descriptions are funny and spot on. He also brings a unique UK perspective, and describes gaming systems that were widespread not just in North America but also in Europe and Asia. As other have noted, the book did suffer from a few spelling mistakes, missing words, a duplicated paragraph (p.70), and a misplaced photo (p. 130). It feels like a second pass by an editor could have caught all of these. Perhaps a second printing could be done that corrects these boo boos. But aside from these, the book is an excellent reference that I'm sure I'll be using over and over again. Review: One of the better retro gaming and hardware books - I felt compelled to write a quick review of this book, which I proudly added to my collection of books about retro gaming. I am shocked to see some very negative reviews; this book is actually one of my favorite in this genre because it is comprehensive, concise, and has some nice photography. The book is physically a little smaller than a "full sized" coffee table book, but the binding, printing, and paper stock quality is top notch. If you want a detailed history of each of these systems, sure, there are better guides (and honestly you can find more details of these systems online more than in physical print), but if you want a nice bookshelf piece for yourself or a great gift for anyone who appreciates retro gaming and computing technology, then I highly recommend this book. ## Features - Orders are despatched from our UK warehouse next working day. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,380,221 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #237 in Computing Industry History #589 in History of Engineering & Technology #1,153 in History of Technology | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 996 Reviews | ## Images ![The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles and Games - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wiMYMK7zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and funny guide to retro gaming consoles and computers *by C***E on November 22, 2018* Peter Leigh has done a great job at describing all of the major gaming consoles and computers from the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. For each system he gives a detailed description, basic stats, pictures, and three representative games - the "must see", "must play", and "must avoid". Peter's descriptions are funny and spot on. He also brings a unique UK perspective, and describes gaming systems that were widespread not just in North America but also in Europe and Asia. As other have noted, the book did suffer from a few spelling mistakes, missing words, a duplicated paragraph (p.70), and a misplaced photo (p. 130). It feels like a second pass by an editor could have caught all of these. Perhaps a second printing could be done that corrects these boo boos. But aside from these, the book is an excellent reference that I'm sure I'll be using over and over again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the better retro gaming and hardware books *by O***L on July 10, 2019* I felt compelled to write a quick review of this book, which I proudly added to my collection of books about retro gaming. I am shocked to see some very negative reviews; this book is actually one of my favorite in this genre because it is comprehensive, concise, and has some nice photography. The book is physically a little smaller than a "full sized" coffee table book, but the binding, printing, and paper stock quality is top notch. If you want a detailed history of each of these systems, sure, there are better guides (and honestly you can find more details of these systems online more than in physical print), but if you want a nice bookshelf piece for yourself or a great gift for anyone who appreciates retro gaming and computing technology, then I highly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice book for computer and game lovers. *by T***X on November 25, 2018* Good: 1. Saw some computers and consoles that never seen in Asia region. 2. Detail specs and information of different computers and consoles. Cons: 1. Lack of some Japanese computers like PC98 series, FM Towns and X68000. 2. Disagree with some must see, play and avoid selections in the point of view of Oriental readers. Overall: A good book and happy to see a book from the Nostalgia Nerd. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Nostalgia Nerd's Retro Tech: Computer, Consoles and Games - Nostalgia Nerd's Gadgets, Gizmos & Gimmicks: A Potted History of Personal Tech - Home Computers: 100 Icons that Defined a Digital Generation (Mit Press) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/81550540-the-nostalgia-nerds-retro-tech-computer-consoles-and-games](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/81550540-the-nostalgia-nerds-retro-tech-computer-consoles-and-games) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*