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pac-man shot glasses: inky, blinky, winky and drinky

filed under: just plain fun | retro | video games

Pac-Man Shot Glasses

Nothing goes better with a game of 80’s classic arcade game Pac-Man than getting completely looped doing shots of your favorite booze. At least that’s what I think Namco was trying to say with this set of commemorative Pac-Man shot glasses…

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August 11th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

nintendo game on iphone, without a hack

filed under: mobile tech | retro | video games

nintendo duck hunt on iphone

Sure, it’s old news by now that you can install a Nintendo NES emulator on a hacked iPhone and play classic games. But now, thanks to the hard work of a very industrious web developer, we can play at least one Nintendo classic WITHOUT any special software or hacks…

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August 9th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

tetris on your tv

filed under: retro | video games

Tetris on TV

The gaming classic Tetris has been packaged into a standalone gaming device that connects to any television.

Japan’s Epoch company had taken the retro puzzler and put a shiny new coating of gloss on the game interface. I especially like how the controllers actually look like Tetris blocks…

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August 7th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

rolleiflex minidigi camera: the roaring 20s go digital

filed under: digital imaging | retro

Rollei MiniDigi

Rollei has been making cameras for almost 90 years. Now you can own one of their classic models from the 1920’s, updated with some 21st century technology under the hood.

The Rolleiflex MiniDigi looks virtually identical to Rollei’s original Twin Lens Reflex cameras, with a decidedly modern spin…

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August 6th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

onestation pocket emulators: classic games, with a catch

filed under: mobile tech | retro | video games

OneStation Emulator and Games

These little mini console systems from China can emulate a variety of classic 8-bit and 16-bit console games. But I’m not really sure you’ll want one after you read this.

On the plus side, these OneStation pocket game emulators are super cheap, with prices around $30 to $40. The mini-consoles have 320 x 240 resolution color LCD screens and fit in the palm of your hand…

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August 4th, 2007 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

classic cars get usb treatment

filed under: computing | hacks-mods

USB Memory Cars

Etsy shop Dummberry is cranking out these fun USB flash memory sticks using little toy cars to hold in the drives.

San Diego artist Becky G. and her husband are currently offering a handful of retro car designs, including the 256MB Classic Low Rider, 1GB Muscle HOTTRod and the 1GB Blazin’ Green Machine. The 1GB models run $30, while the 256MB one costs $17…

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August 3rd, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

super mario brothers number one fan

filed under: retro | strange and wonderful | video games

Super Mario Ceiling Fan Blades

You better act quick if you want this great piece of Nintendo nostalgia for your house. It’s a Super Mario Brothers ceiling fan, circa 1988, that I found over on eBay.

I know Nintendo merchandised the hell out of this franchise, but a Super Mario ceiling fan? I think I’ve seen everything now…

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July 25th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

parappa soundtrack for free: gotta believe!

filed under: retro | video games

Parappa Image

If you’re a fan of the classic rhythm game Parappa the Rapper, you’re in for a treat. Sony today released free digital MP3 downloads of the game’s catchy soundtrack.

Some of my favorites include “Cheap Cheap the Cooking Chicken’s Rap” and “Instructor Mooselini’s Rap”
So what are you waiting for?..

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July 25th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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