Groovy, baby: Insta360 launches latest Go 3S bundle, blending 4K tech with retro film soul

(Image credit: Insta360) Insta360 has just introduced a special edition of its thumb-sized Go 3S camera, and its blend of modern 4K tech with nostalgic style is intriguing.Dubbed the Insta360 Go 3S Retro Bundle, the new edition brings the nostalgic film aesthetic into 4K video. This new bundle arrives two years after the original Go 3S launched in June 2024. In our review, we gave the Go 3S a tidy 4.5 stars, and found it packed outstanding features — namely 4K video recording, superb battery life, and cool new functions accessible via its smartphone app.Revival of retro-inspired cameras (Image credit: Insta360)The new vintage-inspired Insta360 Go 3S joins a long line of other cameras revisiting the retro aesthetic. From the Polaroid Go range to the screen-free Camp Snap and every cute camera in between, the retro aesthetic shots are back, and I'm all for it.After picking up the Kodak Charmera earlier this year and documenting so much of my everyday life on it, I'm super keen to get my hands on the Insta360 Go 3S Retro. Sure, the specs aren't that different from the original model, but it's a fun new take on the already impressively teeny camera.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Are you hopping on the retro-cam bandwagon? Let me know in the comments below. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Lucy Scotting is a staff writer for Tom’s Guide Australia, primarily covering lifestyle, streaming and internet-related news. Lucy started her career writing for HR and staffing industry publications, with articles covering emerging tech, business and finance. In her spare time, Lucy can be found watching sci-fi movies, working on her dystopian fiction novel or hanging out with her dog, Fletcher.