--- product_id: 339451376 title: "WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player" brand: "sony" price: "348612CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Mega Bass sound system 40 station presets 35 hours battery life WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player **Brand:** sony **Price:** 348612CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📻 Tune into nostalgia, powered for today. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player by sony - **How much does it cost?** 348612CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player) ## Best For - sony enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sony brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Retro Meets Modern:** Enjoy your classic cassette tapes with crisp stereo sound and Mega Bass boost. - • **Stay Informed Anywhere:** Weather band radio keeps you updated on local conditions on the go. - • **Battery Life That Lasts:** Up to 35 hours of uninterrupted playback on a single AA battery. - • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Slim, lightweight design fits effortlessly in your daily carry. - • **Endless Audio Adventures:** Access 40 presets across FM, AM, and Weather bands with one-button tuning. ## Overview The Sony WM-FX290W Walkman is a sleek, portable cassette player and radio combo featuring 40 station presets across FM, AM, and weather bands, a powerful Mega Bass sound system, and up to 35 hours of battery life on a single AA battery. Its slim metal design and easy one-button tuning make it the perfect companion for professionals craving retro vibes with modern convenience. ## Description desertcart.com Product Description Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, Sony's slim and lightweight WM-FX290 portable cassette player packs a convenient FM/AM/TV/weather band tuner and runs for up to 35 hours on a single AA battery. It offers 40 station presets (30 FM, 10 AM) and digital auto preset scanning. Tailor the sound to suit your preferences with its onboard Mega Bass sound system. The unit's buttons are aligned in a single column for easy use. Its digital-synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides accurate, drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations. With 1-button digital auto preset scanning, the tuner will play a few seconds of each memorized radio station, in sequence, to help you select stations for loading into memory. A battery-level indicator on the LCD provides visible indication of when you may need to carry replacements, and the unit's Automatic ## Features - Slim Design: Take the Walkman anywhere you go thanks to its svelte styling and easy to use controls - Tape Cassette Playback: Get lost all over again in your tape collection or shake things up with memory-inducing mixes - Weather Band: Go beyond the FM and AM dials with up to the minute weather from local weather band broadcasts - Enjoy one-button tuning of your favorite 4 WB, 24 FM, and 5 AM stations - The indicator keeps you apprised of battery levels ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Additional Features | Weather Band radio | | Antenna Location | Music, News | | Asin | B001D45DH2 | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Brand | Sony | | Built In Media | 2 AA batteries, Earphone | | Color | Silver | | Compatible Devices | Speaker, Headphone, MP3 Player | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (128) 4.3 out of 5 stars | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | digital | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Frequency | 5 Hz | | Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio | | Item Weight | 0.65 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Sony | | Mfr Part Number | WMFX290W | | Model Number | WM-FX290W | | Number Of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM | | Style Name | Retro | | Tuner Type | AM, FM | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Upc | 777785643547 | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sony - **Colour:** Silver - **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary - **Special features:** Weather Band radio - **Tuner technology:** AM, FM ## Images ![WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zaHSA2sSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: is this unit ac adaptable?** A: No, this unit is not AC adaptable. Have a nice day. **Q: I haven't seen much said about the cd's and this is mostly what i want this for so i can listen with the ear phones???** A: This one only plays cassette tapes. You want to go with something different for CDs and I think there are a lot of those available. **Q: does it play normal and metal tapes?** A: I know it plays normal tapes but I don't know what metal tapes are. Sorry. **Q: does this walkman come with headphones?** A: Yes. It comes with the headphones that are pictured in the ad for it. I really love mine. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good buy *by on Reviewed in the United States 26 January 2011* I have alot of language tapes I like to listen to and I also enjoy talk radio on am and NPR on fm. This walkman fits the bill. The sound quality is good and the tapes play easily. Also the rewind option is really handy for the tapes. I found the sound quality improved when I used higher price earphones I had; however the earphones provided were acceptable. It is a little bulkier than I would like but it fits into a pants pocket and most shirt pockets. It comes with a protective case which provides good protection (I have dropped mine a few times while walking and it had no damage due to the protective case.) It takes a little time to pre-set stations. However if you're into computers and such you probably will do ok (i'm old school baby boomer so it could be me). If you don't want to preset stations the manuel control works fine. This model also has a separate button for the government weather channel; which is helpful for incoming storm warnings etc. Overall a good buy for the money if you play casettes and listen to the radio. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sony Walkman *by on Reviewed in the United States 12 March 2026* It works like brand new! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kudos to Sony for staying in the game *by on Reviewed in the United States 1 October 2011* I listen to a wide range of classical music and opera, often very long works, and prefer a cassette tape player over portable CD player because of its versatility and frankly, often superior sound quality (I use my own tapes). I-pods are inconvenient garbage with poor sound quality for my type of listening. Anyway, I am now on my second to last Panasonic player, which by the way, came with just about the best headphones ever produced at any price. Anyway, I purchased the Sony as back-up because all such products only seem to last me 1-2 years at most. Of course, the Sony headphones that come with the product are best used as a cat toy or thrown away; but with alternatve headphones, the sound quality seems almost as good as my Panasonic. The battery cover is annoying and obviously fragile. I swear, Sony portable players have always contained at least one fatal flaw which make them fail early. For years, it was extremely weak and vulnerable headphone receptacles, now it is the battery cover - planned obsolescence I suspect.All that said, as far as I know Sony is the only company still making portable cassette tape players and I certainly hope they keep it up. I have a huge and valuable collection of tapes I hope to keep listening to for at least 20-30 years or so. Kudos to Sony. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sony WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player - Guardians Of The Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 --- ## 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.sn/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*