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filed under: just plain fun | retro | video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech | retro | video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: retro | video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: digital imaging | retro
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech | retro | video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: computing | hacks-mods
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: retro | strange and wonderful | video games
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: retro | video games
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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
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob
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