Return to 1980s · Retro BIOS Theme
A VS Code theme that restores the texture of old CRT monitors, DOS terminals, and BIOS interfaces from the 1980s and 1990s. Focusing on low-saturation dark color matching, it eliminates harsh light, balances retro atmosphere with long-term programming comfort, and takes you back to the programming era of old computers.
🖥️ Theme Features
- 「Retro Restoration」: Recreate the classic color scheme of old BIOS/terminals, abandon modern high-saturation colors, focus on retro tones such as dark green, teal, and dark brown, restore the visual texture of old devices, and full of details.
- 「Soft & Eye-Caring」: Replace pure white with #f8f8f8 soft white for text, and use #0A0A0A dark black for the background. High contrast without glare, making long-term programming less tiring.
- 「Clear & Readable」: Precisely match colors according to code functions, clearly distinguish keywords, strings, and comments. It not only retains the retro feel but also does not affect programming efficiency, suitable for all programming languages (C, Python, Java, etc.).
- 「Minimalist & Clean」: No redundant fancy designs, consistent with the simple style of old terminals, focusing on programming experience while creating a strong retro atmosphere.
🚀 How to Use
- After installing the extension, press
Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac).
- Type 「Preferences: Color Theme」 and press Enter.
- Select 「Return to 1980s」 from the list to apply the theme.
📸 Recommended Font & Screenshot
Recommended Font: PxPlus IBM VGA8
🎨 Color Matching Instructions
| Code Element |
Color Code |
Visual Effect |
| Punctuation/Operators |
#f8f8f8 |
white |
| Strings/FunctionCall |
#B8860B |
brown |
| FunctionName/Variable/Constant/keyword |
#007700 |
dark green |
| Comments |
#696969 |
Gray |
| Invalid |
#CD5C5C |
Dark Red |
| Warning Messages |
#FF8C00 |
Dark Orange |
📝 Changelog
v1.2.0
- Add more color in warning, error, functionCall and functionName.
- Change the color of string to #007700 that insure dark green is the main color
- Change keyword and other elements color
- Change bottom status bar color to black with white border
v1.1.0
- Add custom plugin icon (128×128px, retro BIOS style)
- use other color, like #f8f8f8, #B8860B and so on.
v1.0.0
- Initial release, core retro BIOS color scheme online，use almost #00CC00 to display the code.
⚠️ Notes
- This theme is designed for dark mode only, not compatible with light mode.
- If you encounter color display abnormalities, reload the VS Code window (Ctrl+Shift+P → Developer: Reload Window).
- For better retro experience, it is recommended to match a monospaced font (such as Consolas, Courier New).
📞 Feedback
If you have any suggestions for color adjustment or function optimization, please leave a comment in the extension market or submit an issue on the GitCode repository.
Enjoy your retro programming journey! 🕹️
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