These fun gadgets will help you through the post-holiday blues

Remember that Atari you used to have when you were little? Now you can play your favorite classic games on the go with the Atari Retro Handheld Console. This device features the traditional Atari wood effect with a re-imagined design. It comes with 50 iconic games ready to go, such as Centipede, Missile Command, Asteroids, and Breakout. The console has a 2.4-inch screen along with an A/V output so you can play on the big screen if you want rather than playing on the go.

eX-Mars Intelligent Robot Cube

If you’re into solving cubes, the eX-Mars Intelligent Robot Cube will take your hobby to the next level. This robotic cube basically acts as your assistant by scrambling itself and keeping a timer for you. So you can stop asking your roommate to twist your Rubik’s Cube before you get started unscrambling. Additionally, this means you’ll get an accurate time because you won’t have to start and stop the clock yourself. It also teaches you how to unscramble it in Learning Mode. If you’re a beginner, you can follow eX-Mars as it moves on its own, showing you how to unscramble the cube.

Scribit Write & Erase Robot

Reinvent your space every day with the Scribit Write & Erase Robot. This little device draws designs on any vertical surface—and it can erase them too. You can use it on your shop’s glass window, your classroom whiteboard, or your office wall. That way, you can decide on a new type of atmosphere whenever you want. In fact, this wall-drawing robot can make designs from any image sourced from the internet. Just use the connected app to decide on an image and tell your handy robot what to draw. And, surprisingly, this wall-writing robot needs minimal setup with just two nails and a plug.

Oculus Go Wireless VR Headset

If you really want to escape from it all for a bit, you need the Oculus Go Wireless VR Headset. Totally comfortable and wire-free, this system lets you move and interact with scenes like never before. The Oculus Go is an all-in-one system. Once in place, you have access to over 1000 games, apps, 360° experiences and more, all in stunning virtual reality. Whether you’re a gamer or a sports fan, it will truly blow you away.

Beatbox by rhythmo DIY Music Production Tool

The Beatbox by rhythmo DIY Music Production Tool is a great entry point into the world of creating your own music. And if you’re in a slump, creativity is a great way to break through it. Rather than dropping hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars on expensive devices, this DIY device gives you similar abilities. And, this music creation tool even lets you customize its look. Because it’s a cardboard music producer, you can paint it, color on it, and truly do anything to the exterior look.

Square Off’s NEO & SWAP Automated AI Board Games

It stinks when you want to play a game, and there’s no one around to play with you. Now, you can play whenever you want with Square Off’s NEO & SWAP Automated AI Board Games. NEO is the ultimate chess partner and includes personalized chess coaching. SWAP combines multiple board games in one for never-ending fun, including chess, Halma, checkers, and Connect 4. Both of these board games use adaptive AI to help you play that automatically adjusts its gameplay based on your skill level, with 30 levels to choose from. Even cooler? The game pieces are automated and move on their own.

Hopefully, these fun gadgets will help you get through your slump. I know I’m in a bit of one now, and I’ll be busting out some video games to get me through and distract me. Is there something you like to do?