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The master of console mods, Benjamin Heckendorn (aka “Ben Heck”) is at it again. This time he’s created a portable that combines an NES system and a Atari 2600 console, and crammed them together into one compact package.
Like a Frankenstein’s monster, the NESTari portable can play cartridges from either…
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August 22nd, 2007 by: Technabob
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Wakka, wakka, wakka. Carry the sounds of your video gaming youth wherever you go with these retro sound keychains.
Namco Classics Sound Drops play actual sound samples from 80′s classics like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaxian, and Xevious …among others.
They’re available for a limited time from Play-Asia
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July 8th, 2007 by: Technabob
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I’ve been wondering why the old Rubik’s Cube has been making appearances all over the place lately, with a significant amount of screen time dedicated to it in Will Smith’s craptacular The Pursuit of Happyness…. Now we know it was all product placement geared towards the upcoming release of
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February 9th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Remember K.I.T.T., the talking computerized car from the old 80′s TV hit Knight Rider? Now K.I.T.T. (actually just a full-scale replica) can be yours if you’re the winning bidder in this eBay auction.
Built by a dedicated fan in Toronto (I guess Canadian’s love David Hasselhoff too,) the car took…
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January 28th, 2007 by: Technabob
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From the random video vault, I’ve compiled a bunch of great ancient video game and computer commercials from YouTube. It’s really amazing how far we’ve come. Enjoy the retro goodness…
Apple II Computer: …
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July 30th, 2006 by: Technabob