Sony Launches Retro MDR-3R Walkman Headphones With USB-C Connector
The company introduced the $60 wired MDR-3R headphones, featuring a USB-C connector and retro design inspired by its 1979 Walkman.
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The story so far
6 publishers have covered this in 7 articles since 5 Nov 2026. CNET published first, on 5 November at 16:00 UTC. The most recent article, from Billboard, appeared on 7 November at 00:30 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Bloomberg Technology (major outlet), Ars Technica (major outlet), CNET, Engadget, Quartz, Billboard.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- CNETVintage Sony Walkman Headphones Return as the MDR-3R USB-C and I’m Stoked About Them
- EngadgetSony's MDR-3R wired headphones are steeped in retro aesthetics
- Bloomberg TechnologySony Debuts Retro $60 Wired Headphones in Tribute to 1979 Walkman
- QuartzSony is launching $60 retro Walkman headphones — with a twist
- QuartzSony bringt Retro-Walkman-Kopfhörer für 60 Dollar auf den Markt – mit einem Twist
- Ars TechnicaSony adds USB-C to its 70s-era MDR-3 Walkman headphones
- BillboardSony’s New Hello Kitty Headphones Come With an Ultra-Chic Carrying Case That Deserves Its Own Spotlight
Sources
Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.
- Sony adds USB-C to its 70s-era MDR-3 Walkman headphones Ars Technica ·
- Sony Debuts Retro $60 Wired Headphones in Tribute to 1979 Walkman Bloomberg Technology ·
- Sony’s New Hello Kitty Headphones Come With an Ultra-Chic Carrying Case That Deserves Its Own Spotlight Billboard
- Sony bringt Retro-Walkman-Kopfhörer für 60 Dollar auf den Markt – mit einem Twist Quartz
- Sony is launching $60 retro Walkman headphones — with a twist Quartz
- Vintage Sony Walkman Headphones Return as the MDR-3R USB-C and I’m Stoked About Them CNET
- Sony's MDR-3R wired headphones are steeped in retro aesthetics Engadget
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