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journey mp3 player: don’t stop believin’

filed under: media players | retro

Journey MP3 Player

1980s power-ballad mavens Journey and technology have a long-standing relationship. Back in 1983, they entered the geek psyche with the classic Journey arcade machine. Now they’re back in the electronics biz with their own MP3 player…

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July 24th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mac vs. pc? mst3k classic clip adds fuel to the fire

filed under: just plain fun | retro

Mac Vs PC MST3k

John over at Boing Boing Gadgets dug up this awesome video from the classic Sci-Fi comedy show Mystery Science Theater 3000. Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot debate the pros and cons of PCs and Macs in a debate that still seems relevant nearly 17 years after this hilarious clip made its debut…

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June 4th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

grocery store lets you play atari while you shop

filed under: just plain fun | retro | video games

What better way to break up the monotony of trolling the aisles of the grocery store than with a little video game action? The guys at this funky Milwaukee, Wisconsin grocery store are happy to oblige with an in-store Atari 2600 lounge…

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May 19th, 2008 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

space invaders get even on nintendo wii

filed under: video games

Space Invaders Get Even on Wii

Taito Japan is revamping the Space Invaders franchise with a totally new twist on the classic gameplay. This time, you’re not on defense, instead you get to control the invaders yourself.

Space Invaders Get Even puts you in command up to 300 individual pixelated aliens using your Wii-mote and Nunchuk controllers…

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April 11th, 2008 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

classic arcade games excel in spreadsheets

filed under: computing | retro | video games

Pac Man in Excel

Sure, you could use your copy of Microsoft Excel to create the business model for your next big multi-million dollar venture, or to calculate last month’s sales for your used car dealership, but why not put it to some really good use and play some arcade games with it instead?..

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April 5th, 2008 9 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

xbox 360 arcade controller blows my mind

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

xbox 360 arcade controller by shaolindrunkard

Can’t get enough of the classic arcade games up on Xbox Live? Then you probably know how miserable it can be to play most of the old school arcade games with the 360’s modern controller. I guess that’s why this one-of-a-kind custom 360 arcade controller has me green with envy…

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March 21st, 2008 14 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

edible apple logo reminds me of the (fruit) salad days

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Apple logo made out of fruit

Check out this tasty realization of the classic Apple rainbow logo, made entirely out of fresh fruit.

Richard Thomas’ clever creation is made from sliced kiwis, bananas, oranges, strawberries, green and red grapes and blueberries.
Ironically, not a single apple found its way into the picture.
[Flickr via Inspire me, now!]

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March 7th, 2008 20 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

rare rdi halcyon laserdisc console up for auction

filed under: retro | video games

RDI Halcyon LaserDisc Console

Back in the early 1980s, long before the Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 dominated the “next-gen” video game market, a little known console lived on the cutting-edge of gaming technology. The RDI Halcyon was a LaserDisc-based gaming system which was designed to bring the first full-motion video gaming experience to your living room…

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January 26th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

sega genesis portable: get your retro jollies on the run

filed under: mobile tech | retro | video games

SEGA Portable Mega Drive

Here’s a fun way to play some of your favorite 16-bit console oldies whenever the whim strikes. This new portable plays a selection of games from the classic SEGA Genesis (aka Mega Drive) console.

AtGames Mega Drive Portable is loaded up with a twenty licensed classic (and some not-so-classic) titles from the late 80s console…

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December 31st, 2007 10 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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